Chrism Mass 2024 in Photos Author: John Kearns In the News Photo Gallery 28 Mar 2024 Share Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., and priests ministering in the Diocese of Fall River-diocesan and religious, celebrated the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 28. The Chrism Mass is the traditional Holy Week liturgy that includes the blessing of holy oils and the renewal of priestly promises. The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop with the priests of his diocese, and the Church community as members of the Body of Christ. A selection of photos from the Mass is featured below. Read more about the Chrism Mass John Kearns Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Related Posts In the News 12 Jun 2023 In Photos, on Video: the Ordination of Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., ordained Deacon Thiago Menezes Santos a priest for the Diocese of Fall River on Friday, June 9, 2023 in the deacon’s home parish church, … Read More In the News 13 Mar 2020 Diocese Responds to the Coronavirus Outbreak Updated February 14, 2022 The Diocese of Fall River has issued several statements in response to the coronavirus and shared resources as well. Please find below, in one place, a … Read More Press Releases and Statements 15 Mar 2024 Diocese to Gather for Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year in cathedrals in dioceses all over the world during Holy Week. It is a special liturgy that manifests the unity of the bishop with the priests of his diocese, and the Church community as members of the Body of Christ. Read More