Chrism Mass & Clergy Renewal of Ordination Vows

Bishop White invites the clergy of the Diocese of Southern Ohio to gather together on the Tuesday of Holy Week for our annual service, renewing ordination vows together and blessing the chrism oil used throughout the diocese in the next year.

The Chrism Mass highlights the ministry we share together; a bishop’s ministry is extended symbolically by the chrism oil that will be used in baptism and other rites in each faith community of our diocese over the next year. In praying together the renewal of our vows, we’re reminded of the commitments made to God and God’s Beloved Community at the time of ordination.

We will gather for optional fellowship at 10 am, with the service beginning at 11 am and lunch at 12:30 pm

All clergy are invited to attend these services. Active and canonically resident clergy are expected to attend unless excused by the bishop. The deadline to RSVP is April 1. RSVP here.

Clergy are invited to participate wearing clericals; a group photo will be taken after the service.

Questions about this event?

Contact the Rev. Canon Jodi Baron at jbaron@diosohio.org.