On Monday evening, March 18, 2024, Archbishop Broglio blessed and consecrated sacred oils for sacramental use over the coming year in Catholic communities on U.S. Military sites worldwide, and in the nation’s VA Medical Centers. The rite of blessing took place at the annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese.
Among priests and chaplains joining Archbishop Broglio at the altar were Auxiliary Bishops F. Richard Spencer, Neal J. Buckon, Joseph L. Coffey, and Richard B. Higgins (Ret.). Also concelebrating were the AMS Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, the Very Monsignor Anthony R. Frontiero, S.T.D.; AMS Judicial Vicar, Very Reverend Father Mark Rutherford, J.C.L.; AMS Chancellor, Father Robert R. Cannon, J.C.L.; and the Rev. Msgr. Walter R. Rossi, Rector of the Basilica. Co-Sponsored Seminarians and deacons assisted at the altar.
