Pictures from the Mass of Chrism

The Mass of Chrism was celebrated in Clifton Cathedral yesterday.

Our pictures set the scene at the Mass celebrated at the Mother Church of the Clifton Diocese.

The Church is full of people from around the Diocese which indicates the popularity of this annual event.

Many people have travelled from around Wiltshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire as well as Bristol to take part.

Bishop Declan joins the procession and the Holy Oils emerge at the conclusion of Mass, carefully carried by Deacons who earlier had reaffirmed their vocation to serve the local Church.

Pictures by Rev Mark Moran.