By Tom Tracy - Florida Catholic
Nearly 300 priests and three bishops gathered at St. Mary Cathedral for the annual chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski on the Tuesday of Holy Week, April 15, 2025. Eighteen priests were honored for marking 65, 60, 50 and 25 years of ordination.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski shakes hands with Father Juan Antonio Tupiza, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doral, and Father Angel Calderon, chaplain of St. Anne's Nursing Center, smiles, as priests enter St. Mary's Cathedral for Chrism Mass April 15, 2025.
Nearly 300 priests attended the chrism Mass, at St. Mary Cathedral April 15, 2025.
Anselmo Javier, parishioner of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the first reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Suzi Pierre of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the second reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Deacon Pietro Pironato proclaims the Gospel at the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski preaches his homily from the "cathedra" or bishop's chair from which the word "cathedral" is derived. The chrism Mass was celebrated April 15, 2025 at St. Mary Cathedral. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Parishioners take part in the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Tomasz Koziel and Jeffrey Phillipe, vice principal of St. Mary Cathedral School, take up the oil of the sick during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Michele Sega and Sister Maritza with the Marianitas Sisters, take up the oil of catechumens during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Adam Cahill and seminarian David Papa take up the oil of chrism during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Kensly Lorthe from Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches and Oprah Martinez from Monsignor Edward Pace in Miami Gardens, take up the offertory during the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
The holy oils which will be used at baptisms, confirmations and the anointing of the sick in archdiocesan parishes throughout the coming year sit on a table at St. Mary Cathedral awaiting the archbishop's blessing at the conclusion of the chrism Mass April 15, 2025.
A view from the choir loft at St. Mary Cathedral shows archdiocesan priests in prayer during the Chrism Mass celebrated on April 15, 2024.
View of some of the nearly 300 archdiocesan priests who took part in the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski mixes balsam into the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass celebrated on April 15, 2025 at St. Mary Cathedral. Chrism oil is used at baptisms, ordinations of priests and bishops, the consecration of churches and blessings of altars.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski blows upon the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass, symbolic of the Holy Spirit coming down on the chrism oil. The Mass was celebrated on April 15, 2024 at St. Mary Cathedral.
Father Frederick Andrew Chan-A-Sue, pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish in Miramar, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Juan Carlos Paguaga, pastor of St. Agnes in Key Biscayne, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Hector Perez, parochial vicar of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in North Lauderdale, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Ireneusz Dariusz Ekiert, parochial vicar of Epiphany Parish in Miami, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jesuit Father Guillermo García-Tuñon receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Chidi Evaristus Ogbuagu, vice president of Mission Integration at Mercy Hospital, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Michael Greer, pastor of Assumption Parish in Lauderdale by the Sea, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Martin Adu receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Carlos Jesús Cespedes-Serrano, parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Miami Beach, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jesuit Father Javier López receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Monsignor William Dever, pastor of St. Paul The Apostle Parish in Lighthouse Point, receives a plaque commemorating his 60 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Monsignor Jude O'Doherty receives a plaque commemorating his 60 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jubilarians and concelebrating bishops pose for a photo with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the chrism Mass April 15, 2025. From left, Father Ireneusz Dariusz Ekiert, Father Frederick Andrew Chan-A-Sue, father Javier López, Bishop Enrique Delgado, Monsignor Jude O'Doherty, Archbishop Wenski, Monsignor William Dever, Father Hector Perez, Father Chidi Evaristus Ogbuagu, Bishop Fernando Isern, Jesuit Father Guillermo García-Tuñon, Father Michael Greer, Father Martin Adu and Father Juan Carlos Paguaga.
Nearly 300 priests attended the chrism Mass, at St. Mary Cathedral April 15, 2025.
Anselmo Javier, parishioner of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the first reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Suzi Pierre of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the second reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Deacon Pietro Pironato proclaims the Gospel at the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski preaches his homily from the "cathedra" or bishop's chair from which the word "cathedral" is derived. The chrism Mass was celebrated April 15, 2025 at St. Mary Cathedral. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Parishioners take part in the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Tomasz Koziel and Jeffrey Phillipe, vice principal of St. Mary Cathedral School, take up the oil of the sick during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Michele Sega and Sister Maritza with the Marianitas Sisters, take up the oil of catechumens during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Deacon Adam Cahill and seminarian David Papa take up the oil of chrism during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025. (ROCIO GRANADOS | FC)
Kensly Lorthe from Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches and Oprah Martinez from Monsignor Edward Pace in Miami Gardens, take up the offertory during the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
The holy oils which will be used at baptisms, confirmations and the anointing of the sick in archdiocesan parishes throughout the coming year sit on a table at St. Mary Cathedral awaiting the archbishop's blessing at the conclusion of the chrism Mass April 15, 2025.
A view from the choir loft at St. Mary Cathedral shows archdiocesan priests in prayer during the Chrism Mass celebrated on April 15, 2024.
View of some of the nearly 300 archdiocesan priests who took part in the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski mixes balsam into the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass celebrated on April 15, 2025 at St. Mary Cathedral. Chrism oil is used at baptisms, ordinations of priests and bishops, the consecration of churches and blessings of altars.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski blows upon the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass, symbolic of the Holy Spirit coming down on the chrism oil. The Mass was celebrated on April 15, 2024 at St. Mary Cathedral.
Father Frederick Andrew Chan-A-Sue, pastor of St. Bartholomew Parish in Miramar, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Juan Carlos Paguaga, pastor of St. Agnes in Key Biscayne, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Hector Perez, parochial vicar of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in North Lauderdale, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Ireneusz Dariusz Ekiert, parochial vicar of Epiphany Parish in Miami, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jesuit Father Guillermo García-Tuñon receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Chidi Evaristus Ogbuagu, vice president of Mission Integration at Mercy Hospital, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Michael Greer, pastor of Assumption Parish in Lauderdale by the Sea, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Martin Adu receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Father Carlos Jesús Cespedes-Serrano, parochial vicar of St. Patrick Parish in Miami Beach, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jesuit Father Javier López receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Monsignor William Dever, pastor of St. Paul The Apostle Parish in Lighthouse Point, receives a plaque commemorating his 60 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Monsignor Jude O'Doherty receives a plaque commemorating his 60 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, April 15, 2025.
Jubilarians and concelebrating bishops pose for a photo with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the chrism Mass April 15, 2025. From left, Father Ireneusz Dariusz Ekiert, Father Frederick Andrew Chan-A-Sue, father Javier López, Bishop Enrique Delgado, Monsignor Jude O'Doherty, Archbishop Wenski, Monsignor William Dever, Father Hector Perez, Father Chidi Evaristus Ogbuagu, Bishop Fernando Isern, Jesuit Father Guillermo García-Tuñon, Father Michael Greer, Father Martin Adu and Father Juan Carlos Paguaga.
Photography: TOM TRACY | FC
