March 20, 2026

Archdiocesan chrism Mass to be celebrated on March 31 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral

Keri Carroll, executive assistant at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, helps bottle chrism oil on March 16. The oil will be distributed to all archdiocesan parishes during the annual chrism Mass at the cathedral on March 31. (Photo by Emily Mastronicola)

Keri Carroll, executive assistant at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, helps bottle chrism oil on March 16. The oil will be distributed to all archdiocesan parishes during the annual chrism Mass at the cathedral on March 31. (Photo by Emily Mastronicola)

The annual archdiocesan chrism Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on March 31 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. Catholics from across central and southern Indiana are invited to take part in the liturgy.

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Mass that will take place on Tuesday of Holy Week.

The liturgy will feature the blessing of oils used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the anointing of the sick, in priestly ordinations and in the dedication of churches and altars. Representatives from parishes and religious communities across central and southern Indiana will be present to receive the blessed oils.

Priests serving in the archdiocese will also renew their ordination promises during the chrism Mass. †

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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