By Florida Catholic staff - Florida Catholic
Members of the Knights of Columbus from various archdiocesan parishes pose for a photo moments before the chrism Mass begins at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
A reporter from Radio Paz 830 AM interviews Father Víctor Cordova, parochial vicar at St. Vincent Parish in Margate, just before the chrism Mass begins March 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Miami. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado smiles at the front door of St. Mary Cathedral moments before the chrism Mass begins March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami process into St. Mary Cathedral for the Chrism Mass March 31, 2026.
Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado shakes hands with archdiocesan priests while they enter St. Mary Cathedral for chrism Mass March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Father Edivaldo da Silva Oliveira, chaplain at Archbishop Edward McCarthy High in Southwest Ranches, greets Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado during the procession of priests for the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Father Edgardo 'Gary' De Los Santos, parochial vicar at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, smiles at the camera while processing into St. Mary Cathedral for the chrism Mass, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Father Raul Soutuyo and Father Elvis Gonzalez, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Miami, wait with other priests of the Archdiocese of Miami before the start of the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski shakes hands with Father Yosbany Alfonso, administrator of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Church in Palmetto Bay, as priests enter St. Mary Cathedral for chrism Mass March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Sister Carmen Álvarez, director of religious education at Corpus Christi Church in Miami, proclaims the first reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Suzi Pierre of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the second reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Pietro Pironato proclaims the Gospel at the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Nearly 200 priests attended the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami stand during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami listen to the reading during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski shares his homily during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Father Jorge Rodríguez de la Viuda, pastor of Bernard Church in Sunrise, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Reginald Jean-Mary, pastor of Notre Dame DÕHaiti Mission in Miami, poses with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the Chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. During the Mass, Father Jean-Mary received a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood.
Father Attila Frohlich, parochial vicar of Blessed Trinity Church in Miami, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Eddy Horace receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Franciscan Father Nicholas Mormando, guardian of the St. Pio Capuchin Friary in Fort Lauderdale, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, marking 50 years of priesthood, is congratulated by Msgr. Pablo Navarro, rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, at the chrism Mass celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami.
Piarist Father Félix Ganuza, parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Benedictine Father Norberto A. López receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Joaquín Alfredo Pérez-Pupo receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Dominick Joseph O’Dwyer receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Concelebrating bishops listen to the readings during the chrism Mass. From left: Chorbishop Michael Thomas of Heart of Jesus Maronite Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale; Bishop Joseph Lafontant, emeritus of Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Bishop Fernando Isern, emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado; Bishop Silvio Báez, auxiliary of Managua, Nicaragua; and Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne, Haiti.
Deacon Saint-Clos Papouloute, left, accompanied by Deacon Sergio Rodicio, brings up the balsam, an aromatic resin used to perfume the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass celebrated March, 31, 2026. Chrism is used at baptisms, confirmations and the consecration of priests, bishops and churches. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Cristhian Mendieta places the oil of chrism after presenting it to the archbishop. This oil is used in the anointing of the sick. Deacon Sergio Rodicio of the Office of Worship looks at him. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Carlos Luzardo, accompanied by Ifensae Doudou of St. Mary Cathedral, presents the oil of the sick to the archbishop during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Deacon Tomasz Koziel and Brother Emilio Perez from the Servants of Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, take up the oil of the catechumens during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
The holy oils - of anointing of the sick, chrism, and catechumens - rest atop a table on the cathedral sanctuary. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
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 March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski says a prayer over the oil of chrism while consecrating it during the chrism Mass celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski pours balsam into the oil of chrism while celebrating the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski pours balsam oil into the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Chrism oil is used at baptisms, ordinations of priests and bishops, the consecration of churches and blessings of altars.
Nearly 200 priests attended the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Maximilian Tenney, Director of Sacred Music for the Archdiocese of Miami, leads the choir and orchestra during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale, pray during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Students from Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Hollywood, receive Communion from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
A student from Monsignor Edward Pace High, Miami Gardens, receives a blessing from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
A student from Cardinal Gibbons High, Fort Lauderdale, receives Communion from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami lift their hands to bless the chrism oils with Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and archdiocesan priests celebrate the chrism Mass, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacons and seminarians of the Archdiocese of Miami stand outside of St. Mary Cathedral, Miami, at the conclusion of the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026.
Parishioners and friends of Father Reginald Jean-Mary, pastor of Notre Dame d'Haiti in Miami, pose with him after
the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Father Jean-Mary celebrated 25 years of priesthood.
Friends of Benedictine Father Norberto Lopez pose with him following the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Father Norberto celebrated 50 years of priesthood.
Jubilarians and concelebrating bishops pose for a photo with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the chrism Mass March 31, 2026. From left: Franciscan Father Nicholas Mormando, Father Jorge Rodríguez de la Viuda, Father Norberto López, Father Joaquín Pérez-Pupo, Piarist Father Félix Ganuza, Father Attila Frohlich, Bishop Silvio Báez, Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado, Father Reginald Jean-Mary, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, Father Eddy Horace, Chorbishop Michael Thomas and Bishop Fernando Isern.
A reporter from Radio Paz 830 AM interviews Father Víctor Cordova, parochial vicar at St. Vincent Parish in Margate, just before the chrism Mass begins March 31, 2026, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Miami. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado smiles at the front door of St. Mary Cathedral moments before the chrism Mass begins March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami process into St. Mary Cathedral for the Chrism Mass March 31, 2026.
Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado shakes hands with archdiocesan priests while they enter St. Mary Cathedral for chrism Mass March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Father Edivaldo da Silva Oliveira, chaplain at Archbishop Edward McCarthy High in Southwest Ranches, greets Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado during the procession of priests for the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Father Edgardo 'Gary' De Los Santos, parochial vicar at St. Ambrose Church in Deerfield Beach, smiles at the camera while processing into St. Mary Cathedral for the chrism Mass, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Father Raul Soutuyo and Father Elvis Gonzalez, pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Miami, wait with other priests of the Archdiocese of Miami before the start of the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski shakes hands with Father Yosbany Alfonso, administrator of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Church in Palmetto Bay, as priests enter St. Mary Cathedral for chrism Mass March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Sister Carmen Álvarez, director of religious education at Corpus Christi Church in Miami, proclaims the first reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Suzi Pierre of St. Mary Cathedral proclaims the second reading during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Pietro Pironato proclaims the Gospel at the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Nearly 200 priests attended the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami stand during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami listen to the reading during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski shares his homily during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Father Jorge Rodríguez de la Viuda, pastor of Bernard Church in Sunrise, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Reginald Jean-Mary, pastor of Notre Dame DÕHaiti Mission in Miami, poses with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the Chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. During the Mass, Father Jean-Mary received a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood.
Father Attila Frohlich, parochial vicar of Blessed Trinity Church in Miami, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Eddy Horace receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Franciscan Father Nicholas Mormando, guardian of the St. Pio Capuchin Friary in Fort Lauderdale, receives a plaque commemorating his 25 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, marking 50 years of priesthood, is congratulated by Msgr. Pablo Navarro, rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, at the chrism Mass celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami.
Piarist Father Félix Ganuza, parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Parish in Hialeah, receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Benedictine Father Norberto A. López receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Joaquín Alfredo Pérez-Pupo receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Father Dominick Joseph O’Dwyer receives a plaque commemorating his 50 years of priesthood from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Concelebrating bishops listen to the readings during the chrism Mass. From left: Chorbishop Michael Thomas of Heart of Jesus Maronite Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale; Bishop Joseph Lafontant, emeritus of Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Bishop Fernando Isern, emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado; Bishop Silvio Báez, auxiliary of Managua, Nicaragua; and Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne, Haiti.
Deacon Saint-Clos Papouloute, left, accompanied by Deacon Sergio Rodicio, brings up the balsam, an aromatic resin used to perfume the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass celebrated March, 31, 2026. Chrism is used at baptisms, confirmations and the consecration of priests, bishops and churches. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Cristhian Mendieta places the oil of chrism after presenting it to the archbishop. This oil is used in the anointing of the sick. Deacon Sergio Rodicio of the Office of Worship looks at him. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacon Carlos Luzardo, accompanied by Ifensae Doudou of St. Mary Cathedral, presents the oil of the sick to the archbishop during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
Deacon Tomasz Koziel and Brother Emilio Perez from the Servants of Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, take up the oil of the catechumens during the offertory of the chrism Mass celebrated at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026.
The holy oils - of anointing of the sick, chrism, and catechumens - rest atop a table on the cathedral sanctuary. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
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 March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski says a prayer over the oil of chrism while consecrating it during the chrism Mass celebrated March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski pours balsam into the oil of chrism while celebrating the chrism Mass at St. Mary Cathedral, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Archbishop Thomas Wenski pours balsam oil into the oil of chrism during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Chrism oil is used at baptisms, ordinations of priests and bishops, the consecration of churches and blessings of altars.
Nearly 200 priests attended the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Maximilian Tenney, Director of Sacred Music for the Archdiocese of Miami, leads the choir and orchestra during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale, pray during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Students from Chaminade-Madonna College Prep, Hollywood, receive Communion from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
A student from Monsignor Edward Pace High, Miami Gardens, receives a blessing from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
A student from Cardinal Gibbons High, Fort Lauderdale, receives Communion from Father Milton Martinez Blass during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Priests of the Archdiocese of Miami lift their hands to bless the chrism oils with Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and archdiocesan priests celebrate the chrism Mass, March 31, 2026. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC)
Deacons and seminarians of the Archdiocese of Miami stand outside of St. Mary Cathedral, Miami, at the conclusion of the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026.
Parishioners and friends of Father Reginald Jean-Mary, pastor of Notre Dame d'Haiti in Miami, pose with him after
the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Father Jean-Mary celebrated 25 years of priesthood.
Friends of Benedictine Father Norberto Lopez pose with him following the Chrism Mass on March 31, 2026 at St. Mary Cathedral, Miami. Father Norberto celebrated 50 years of priesthood.
Jubilarians and concelebrating bishops pose for a photo with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the chrism Mass March 31, 2026. From left: Franciscan Father Nicholas Mormando, Father Jorge Rodríguez de la Viuda, Father Norberto López, Father Joaquín Pérez-Pupo, Piarist Father Félix Ganuza, Father Attila Frohlich, Bishop Silvio Báez, Miami Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado, Father Reginald Jean-Mary, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas, Father Eddy Horace, Chorbishop Michael Thomas and Bishop Fernando Isern.
Photography: CRISTINA CABRERA | FC
MIAMI | Nearly 200 priests and five bishops gathered at St. Mary Cathedral for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Wenski on the Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31, 2026. During the celebration, Archbishop Wenski blessed the holy oils that will be used in parishes throughout the year for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and the anointing of the sick.
In addition, the archbishop asked the priests of the Archdiocese of Miami to renew their commitment to priestly service and honored the jubilarians who are celebrating 25 or more years of priestly service.
Thirteen priests were honored for marking 60, 50, and 25 years of ordination, as well as two archbishops: John C. Favalora, archbishop emeritus of Miami, who marked 65 years, and Thomas Wenski, archbishop of Miami, who marked 50 years.
