March 28 (UPI) --Pope Francis praised priests as "heroic" witnesses but called on them to move closer to Christ through adversity such as shortcomings and "hardened hearts" during the Chrism Mass ...

The Chrism Mass during Holy Week is where the bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Chrism Oil for use throughout the diocese over the year.

Staff photo / R. Michael Semple Dorothy Revella of Liberty, left, receives her ashes from Youngstown Bishop David J. Bonnar ...

During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying. At this Mass, the bishop washes the feet of twelve priests to ...