As we enter the most sacred days of our liturgical year, I extend to each of you my heartfelt greetings and blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Chrism Mass, traditionally celebrated during Holy Week, is a profound moment in the life of the Church. The Holy Oils-used for Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders-will be consecrated in our Cathedral, and every priest will renew his priestly promises. This Mass speaks powerfully of our unity as one priestly people, gathered around Christ, the High Priest.

I invite my brother priests to approach this celebration with renewed gratitude and zeal. Our priesthood is not a personal privilege but a sacred calling to serve, to sanctify, and to shepherd. And to all the faithful: please pray for your priests, support them with your love, and join us in this joyful expression of communion.

Holy Week is a sacred journey-beginning with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, continuing through His Last Supper, Passion, and death, culminating in the light of the Resurrection. Each liturgical moment is an invitation to encounter Christ deeply and personally.

• On Holy Thursday, we remember the gift of the Eucharist and the humble service of Christ in the washing of feet.
• On Good Friday, we venerate the Cross - a sign not of defeat, but of victorious love.
• On Holy Saturday, we wait in silence, learning the virtue oftrust in God’s timing.

Easter is not only a celebration of Christ’s Resurrection - it is the beginning of our new life in Him. The empty tomb is not just a sign of victory; it is a call to mission.

Let us bring this Easter joy into our families, especially to those who are lonely, suffering, or burdened. Let our faith shine through works of mercy, gestures of reconciliation, and words of encouragement. Christ is alive, He walks with us and He makes all things new.

God bless you all.
With mercy and hope,