Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison blows into the vessel of Sacred Chrism during the Chrism Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison on March 30. He is assisted by seminarian Mark Wagner. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash) |
MADISON — While Holy Week of 2020 left feelings of isolation and emptiness, 2021’s Holy Week was a reunion of sorts.
Catholics in the Diocese of Madison were reunited with Christ in the Holy Mass and with each other, in-person, at the holiest of celebrations during the Church year.
With restrictions on the public celebrations of Masses long-lifted, a sense of normalcy reigned as the diocese prepared to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday.
Chrism Mass
While the general public could still not attend the annual Chrism Mass, many priests of the diocese, along with parish representatives were present at the Mass on March 30 at St. Maria Goretti Church in Madison.
A small group of members from the Madison Diocesan Choir was also present to lead music ministry, along with Marco Melendez, music director at St. Maria Goretti, who served as the cantor.