At Chrism Mass, Cardinal Dolan Leads Over 300 Archdiocesan Priests in Renewal of Priestly Promises
| 03/27/2024
By: Mary Shovlain
The Chrism Mass took place on Tuesday in St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
The annual Mass gathered over 300 priests together from the Archdiocese of New York to renew the promises they made on the day of their ordination. The Mass was celebrated by Cardinal Dolan who blessed the holy oils that will be used throughout the coming year.
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OSV News
| 12/26/2025
"Protomartyr" is a Greek term typically translated as "the first martyr."
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OSV News
| 12/26/2025
It's not a coincidence that the day after Christmas is the celebration of St. Stephen, the first martyr.