Minutes before the Mass celebration starts, we find the servers waiting patiently at the west door of Clifton Cathedral.
With the sound of the bell they lead the large procession of Deacons
and Priests who have assembled to affirm their unity and commitment to
the local Church.
Bishop Declan joins the procession to celebrate the Mass.
During the Mass the Holy Oils are blessed and the Chrism is
consecrated, ready to be used throughout the communities within the
Clifton Diocese during the coming year.
The Holy Oils carefully carried by the Deacons at the conclusion of Mass ready to be distributed to the 13 Deans.
Pictures by Rev Mark Moran.