The Diocese of Kano celebrated the traditional Mass of Chrism with the full blessing of all three oils – Oil of Catechumens, Oil of the Sick and Oil of Chrism. These are the oils which will be used for the celebrations of all the sacraments this year.

During his homily, Bishop John Namaza Niyiring, OSA reflected on the Gospel reading which speaks about the anointing received by Jesus Christ and the significance of the sacred oils and the renewal of priestly commitment of the priests. The whole the celebration had an aura of excitement because of the presence of all the clergy gathered around the bishop and even more because of the presence of the lay faithful, Finally, the Bishop exhorted all the priests to love their parishioners as Jesus loves.