(Photos by Jacob Wiegand, jacobwiegand@archstl.org) From right, Father Kevin Schroeder, Father Edward Nemeth, Father Matt Stewart, SJ, and Father Jason Schumer raised their hands with other priests during the consecration of the sacred chrism.
At Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, Archbishop Rozanski consecrated the Oil of the Chrism that will be used in parishes this year
Submitted on April 8, 2026
Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski celebrated the annual Chrism Mass April 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Hundreds of priests of the archdiocese attended the Mass, which included a renewal of their priestly promises.
During the Mass, Archbishop Rozanski blessed the three holy oils that will be used in archdiocesan parishes throughout the year: the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the sacred chrism.
After the oils are blessed and the chrism is consecrated, volunteers divide them into small bottles to distribute to priests for their parishes and other ministries, such as hospitals or nursing homes.
