Dear Monsignor/Father,
On Tuesday of Holy Week, March 30, we will celebrate the Mass of Holy Chrism at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Cathedral. All clergy are invited to participate in this diocesan liturgy at which the Holy Oils will be blessed and during which all priests will renew their priestly commitment.
Because of the pandemic, we must plan for seating in the Cathedral. I ask you to register online with the RED button below as soon as possible. (Priests who cannot get onto the online system can call Lucina at 508-929-4348 and she will reserve a place for you.) The link for the lay faithful to attend is available using the blue button at the bottom of this email and will be posted on the diocesan website under Office for Divine Worship. Please bring your diocesan vesture to the liturgy and vest in the Cenacle. You will then proceed directly to your seat in the Cathedral.
Due to pandemic restrictions we will NOT distribute the Holy Oils following the liturgy. They will be delivered to your parish soon after the Chrism Mass. However, the Office for Divine Worship will still need a form from you in order to accommodate requests for large containers of oils. CLICK HERE to order online or print the attached order form below to fax back to the Office for Divine Worship.
Be assured of my gratitude for your prompt response. I look forward to celebrating the Mass of Holy Chrism with you and honoring the jubilarians of our diocese. May the Lord continue to bless you in all that you do for your people and for our diocese.
With every prayerful best wish, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
1971 – FIFTY YEARS
Rev. James J. Caldarella - Retired
Rev. William N. Cormier - Retired
Rev. Msgr. Francis Scollen – Pastor
1976 – FORTY-FIVE YEARS
Rev. William N. Cormier - Retired
Rev. Msgr. Francis Scollen – Pastor
1976 – FORTY-FIVE YEARS
Rev. Ernest P. Allega – Retired
Rev. Lawrence J. Esposito – Retired
Rev. Thomas B. Fleming - Retired
Rev. Thomas H. Hultquist – Pastor
Rev. Michael A. DiGeronimo – Pastor
Rev. Terence T. Kilcoyne – Pastor
Rev. Lawrence J. Esposito – Retired
Rev. Thomas B. Fleming - Retired
Rev. Thomas H. Hultquist – Pastor
Rev. Michael A. DiGeronimo – Pastor
Rev. Terence T. Kilcoyne – Pastor
1981 – FORTY YEARS
Rev. Ronald G. Falco – Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Rose - Pastor
1996 – TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
Rev. David B. Galonek – Retired
Rev. Emerito Ortiz – Retired, Living in Puerto Rico
Rev. Daniel J. Becker - Chaplain