Chrism Mass Celebration at the Cathedral Basilica
Date: 4/5/2012 Album ID: 1446096
Photos by Laurie Skrivan
Archbishop Carlson celebrated Chrism Mass at the Cathedral Basilica with hundreds of other area clergy members. During the annual Mass, Carlson blessed the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and consecrated the Holy Chrism which will be used in future sacraments and religious celebrations.
Archbishop Carlson prepares to enter the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Flanked by Raymond Buehler (left) and Rev. Brian Fischer (right), Archbishop Carlson (center) consecrates the Holy Chrism  (center) during the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. The Oil of the Catechumens (left) and the Oil of the Sick (right) were also Blessed during the Mass. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Flanked by Raymond Buehler (left) and Rev. Brian Fischer (right), Archbishop Carlson (center) consecrates the Holy Chrism  (center) during the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. The Oil of the Catechumens (left) and the Oil of the Sick (right) were also Blessed during the Mass. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Flanked by Raymond Buehler (left) and Rev. Brian Fischer (right), Archbishop Carlson (center) consecrates the Holy Chrism  (center) during the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. The Oil of the Catechumens (left) and the Oil of the Sick (right) were also Blessed during the Mass. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Overview of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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The Archdiocesan Choir sings during Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Priests raise their hands during the Our Father during the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Archbishop Carlson says goodbye to parishioners as he exits after  the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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The new St. Louis order of the  Lovers of the Holy Cross of Phat Diem greet Archbishop Carlson after the celebration of Chrism Mass Thursday, April 5, 2012, at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. The Sisters recently relocated to St. Louis from their Mother House in North Vietnam at the invitation of the Archbishop. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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