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The Chrism Mass celebrates the unity of the diocese where priests, religious and laity renew their commitment to call to serve in Christ’s name as baptised members of his Church. We acknowledge all those who share their gifts and ministries in the service of his Kingdom. The Holy Oils are blessed and consecrated and distributed to all the communities of our diocese for the celebration of the Sacraments.
The Oils – Oil of the Sick, Oil of Catechumens and the Holy Chrism – will reach those in our diocese who become sick and are anointed; every baby in our diocese who is baptised; and every young person and adult in our diocese who are fully initiated into the community of the Church and at ordinations.
The Mass of the Oils will be held on
Monday, March 30, 2026
at St Patrick’s Cathedral Ballarat at 1.00pm.
A light lunch will follow in the Hall.
All welcome to attend.
For those not able to attend, the Mass will be livestreamed.