Cardinal Robert W. McElroy blesses sacramental oils during a March 30 Chrism Mass he celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. The consecrated oils will be used throughout the year for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Holy Orders, when new priests are ordained. Behind the cardinal are (from left) Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar; Cardinal Wilton Gregory, an archbishop emeritus of Washington; Cardinal Donald Wuerl, an archbishop emeritus of Washington; Auxiliary Bishop Juan Esposito, who also serves as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Archdiocese of Washington; Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the outgoing apostolic nuncio to the United States; and Auxiliary Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr..(Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Priests renew their commitment to priestly service during the March 30 Chrism Mass celebrated by Cardinal Robert W. McElroy at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Women religious attend the March 30 Chrism Mass Cardinal Robert W. McElroy celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)
Seminarians attend the March 30 Chrism Mass Cardinal Robert W. McElroy celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C. (Catholic Standard photos by Mihoko Owada)
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