Name: Chrism Mass
Start: 2026-04-01T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-01T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. for the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.
Bishop Glen John Provost will gather with all of the priests of the diocese to bless the Sacred Oils to be used in the coming year. There is also a renewal of priestly promises during the Chrism Mass.
This annual Mass has been celebrated in the Catholic Church for more than 1,000 years and is marked by the ceremonial blessing of the Oil of Catechumens (used during the Sacrament of Baptism), the Oil of the Sick (used during the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick), and the consecration of the Oil of Chrism (a mixture of oil and balsam), which are all used throughout the year. After Mass, the oils are distributed to representatives of each parish. The oils are taken back to the parishes and used for the Sacraments.
Bishop Provost requests that the laity of the diocese pray for him and the priests of the diocese. All are invited to attend this beautiful liturgy!