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The annual chrism Mass, so-called because it’s during this Mass that the bishop or archbishop consecrates the pure olive oil that becomes the holy oils that are used in administering

As the U.S. Catholic Church fosters eucharistic revival, this year’s observance of Holy Thursday presents the ideal opportunity to revisit and reaffirm our beliefs in this most holy sacrament.

To foster a greater sense of community, the pastoral regional model that’s been in place in the archdiocese since the 1970s was changed to a deanery model, effective Jan. 1.

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