Feast Day: April 2

Holy Thursday. Chrism Mass at the cathedral (or another suitable day) blesses the holy oils. The Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper begins the Sacred Paschal Triduum, recalling the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood and the washing of feet (USCCB Liturgical Calendar 2026).

Holy Thursday. Chrism Mass at the cathedral (or another suitable day) blesses the holy oils. The Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper begins the Sacred Paschal Triduum, recalling the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood and the washing of feet (USCCB Liturgical Calendar 2026).

From the USCCB 2026 Liturgical Calendar.