Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated the Holy Thursday evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. The Mass commemorates the Last Supper, during which Christ instituted the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and gave the commandment to love one another. Following the example of Christ who washed the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper, the archbishop washed the feet of seminarians from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Watch a video of the Mass here. (Photos and video by Sarah Webb)
The archbishop washes the feet of the seminarians.
Archbishop Charles Chaput washes the feet of seminarians during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, in imitation of Christ who washed the feet of his apostles at the Last Supper.
Father Edward Burke preaches the homily during Mass.
Archbishop Chaput holds up the Book of Gospels.
A mother and son sing a hymn together at the Mass.
Deacon David Waters, who hopes to be ordained a priest next month, proclaims the Gospel during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the cathedral.
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