Anointing oil, deeply rooted in biblical history, is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s presence and a medium through which believers seek divine intervention and blessings. Crafted from pure olive ...

More than 180 priests from around the Diocese of Phoenix — the largest turnout in more than a decade — gathered with Bishop John Dolan, Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares and Bishop Emeritus Thomas ...

Bishop Joseph Williams prepares the sacred oils to be consecrated and blessed at the Chrism Mass on April 15 in ...

99 1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil ( chrism ) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing highlights the name "Christian ...

What do the outward signs of anointing with oil, laying on of hands and the bishop or priest saying “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit” signify? What are some of the other interior ...

Jubilation filled the air as priests throughout the diocese congregated at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington for ...

Learn about the annual Chrism Mass and its role in Holy Week as Bishop Brennan consecrates chrism oil for diocesan churches.