Holy Week: Chrism Mass scheduled Tuesday at a Catholic cathedral in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, March 30^th, 2026 (CPA).– The Chrism Mass marking the celebration of Holy Week is scheduled for Tuesday at the Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral in Gombe, a northern commune of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from the diocesan Chancellery consulted Monday by CPA. “Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, archbishop and pastor, is pleased to invite you to the Chrism Mass which he will preside over on Tuesday, March 31^st, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral,” the document read, signed by Abbot Clay-Clet Mamvemba, chancellor secretary of the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. During this solemn celebration, which expresses the unity of the diocesan Church, the blessing of the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick, the consecration of the Holy Chrism, and the renewal of priestly promises by priests are scheduled, according to the statement. The source also indicated that the ceremony will include the celebration of the priestly jubilee of several priests and religious serving in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa. The Catholic Church entered Holy Week on Monday, March 30, 2026. According to its calendar, Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, during which major mysteries are celebrated. Holy Thursday commemorates the institution by Jesus Christ of the Holy Sacrament, the Eucharist, representing His body and blood. Good Friday marks the Passion and death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, while Holy Saturday is dedicated to the Easter Vigil, featuring various ceremonies, including baptism and the renewal of Christian commitment.