30/03/2026
The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro joyfully invites all clergy, religious, and lay faithful to the Chrism Mass and Renewal of Priestly Vows on March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral. To be Presided over by Archbishop Jose A. Cabantan, this solemn liturgy manifests the communion of priests with their bishop in Christ’s priesthood, as highlighted in Paschale Solemnitatis (no. 35).
During the Mass, the sacred oils will be blessed and consecrated for use throughout the year in the sacraments. The Oil of the Sick, blessed first, is used in the Sacrament of Anointing, bringing comfort and healing to those who suffer in body and spirit (CCC 1499; OBO no. 20). The Oil of Catechumens is given to candidates preparing for Baptism, strengthening them to renounce sin and embrace the Gospel with courage, so that they may rejoice in being reborn into the Church (CCC 1213; OBO no. 22). The high point of the rite is the consecration of the Sacred Chrism, prepared with balsam and consecrated through the bishop’s prayer and breathing over the vessel, invoking the Holy Spirit. This Chrism is used in Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the dedication of churches and altars, signifying the richness of God’s grace and the seal of the Spirit (CCC 1293–1295; OBO no. 25).
At the Chrism Mass, priests also renew their vows of service, promising once again to live faithfully their ministry as shepherds of God’s people. This renewal is a powerful reminder that the priesthood is rooted in Christ’s sacrifice and shared with His Church, preparing the local Church for the Paschal Triduum.
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