Before you goSign up for our free newsletter!Keep up to date with what's going on in the Catholic world HomeLocalIn Pictures In Pictures In Pictures – April 25, 2014 The Catholic Spirit April 24, 2014 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp BLESSING THE OILS Priests from around the archdiocese gathered with the faithful April 10 at the Cathedral of St. Paul for the annual Chrism Mass. During the Mass, Archbishop John Nienstedt consecrated the holy chrism and blessed the oil for catechumens and the oil of the sick. The priests present also renewed their commitment to priestly service. Above, Deacons Paul Tschann, left, and Tom Michaud Jr. carry a vessel of oil to be placed on a pedestal after presenting it to Archbishop Nienstedt. Dianne Towalski /The Catholic Spirit VIGIL FOR LIFE Desiree Schlangen, center, of St. Patrick in Oak Grove carries a sign during the annual Good Friday prayer service for life in front of Planned Parenthood in St. Paul April 18. Next to her at right is Amy Rhein, also of St. Patrick. At far left and behind Schlangen is her husband Mark. Hundreds of people throughout the day came to pray and march in front of the abortion facility. Archbishop John Nienstedt came in the morning to lead and join others in prayer. Dave Hrbacek/The Catholic Spirit FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Previous articleJourney to EasterNext articleNews Notes – April 24, 2014 Related Articles Blessing the oils Blessing the holy oils Oils blessed at Chrism Mass touch lives all year Only Jesus Family meals and the rosary SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER Sign Me Up - Advertisement - - Advertisement - Trending - Advertisement - - Advertisement - 12,743FansLike1,478FollowersFollow6,479FollowersFollow35,922FollowersFollow583SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement -