The annual Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross was held again this year on Maundy Thursday at Noon in Saint Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, County Cork. People from all over the diocese gathered to celebrate together, to renew their commitment to their ministry, and for the blessing of the oils used in the pastoral and sacramental aspects of their ministry in the coming year.

Following the celebration of the Eucharist everyone enjoyed a light lunch in the narthex of the Cathedral which was prepared and served by parishioners of Ross Union, before heading back to their own places to begin the most solemn three days – known as the Triduum – in the Church’s calendar.

After the service, Bishop Paul Colton planted an oak tree in the Deanery of Rosscarbery, one of twenty-five oak trees the Bishop is planting this year to mark his 25th anniversary as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.