Archdiocesan Distribution of Holy Oils

In the Archdiocese of New York, the distribution of Holy Oils during Holy Week will take place according to the following schedule:

At Saint Patrick’s Cathedral

Six-ounce bottles of Holy Oils will be prepared and distributed by the seminarians to clergy and official parish representatives at the conclusion of the Chrism Mass. Old oils will not be accepted at the Cathedral.

At Saint Joseph’s Seminary

During Holy Week, seminarians will distribute the prepared bottles of Holy Oils at the following times:

Wednesday, March 23 – 10:30am-4:30pm

Thursday, March 24 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, March 26 – 10:30am-2:30pm

Parishes with larger vessels of oil may fill them at the Seminary.  Old oils will be accepted at the Seminary for proper disposal.