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March 29, 2018

Pope to priests: Be a "street priest", share God's truth face to face

Pope Francis leaves in procession at the conclusion of Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 29.
VATICAN – If Jesus and his truth are to become truly present in today's world, priests must do what Jesus did and be "street preachers," going out to encounter and accompany sinners with tenderness and compassion, Pope Francis told the world's priests.
Published in Reflections
March 28, 2018

Chinese bishop detained briefly during Holy Week

Chinese bishop detained briefly during Holy Week
HONG KONG – A Chinese bishop was taken away by authorities but was back home the next day, according to a news report.
Published in International
April 13, 2017

Pope at Chrism Mass: Never separate truth of Gospel from its joy, mercy

Pope Francis breathes over chrism oil, a gesture symbolizing the infusion of the Holy Spirit, during the Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 13.

VATICAN CITY – Always preach the whole truth of the Gospel with humility and respect and never be afraid to offer that truth just "one sip at a time," Pope Francis told the world's priests.

Published in Vatican
April 13, 2017

Full text from Holy Thursday Chrism Mass

Pope Francis raises the Book of the Gospels as he celebrates Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 13.

Pope Francis on Thursday presided over the Chrism Mass, during which the sacred oils used for the Sacraments and Ordinations were blessed.

Published in Reflections
April 11, 2017

Archdiocese celebrates Chrism Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral

The chrism oil to be used for the next year in baptisms, confirmations and ordinations is brought to the altar during the annual Chrism Mass April 11 at St. Michael’s Cathedral.

With about 300 priests concelebrating, dozens of deacons in attendance and an overflow assembly standing in the aisles of St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Archdiocese of Toronto re-equipped itself for another year of baptisms, confirmations and ordinations by welcoming the new supply of chrism oil.

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA
April 11, 2017

Catholics say Chinese bishop detained so he'll miss first chrism Mass

According to local Catholics, Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong was detained by the government April 7 to prevent him from presiding over his first chrism Mass.

HONG KONG – Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong in China's eastern Fujian province has not returned after being forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau in Fuan April 7, local sources told ucanews.com.

Published in International