Remembering those who served on Memorial Day

Auxiliary Bishop Robert Casey celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside on May 30, 2022. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries resumed in-person field Masses at 20 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties with additional Memorial Day Masses held at 16 parish cemeteries throughout the archdiocese. Guests prayed for peace and honored those who have served this country and remembered the fallen. Active members of the military and veterans received a special blessing during the liturgies followed by the playing of “Taps.” (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Robert Casey celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside on May 30, 2022. Deacon James Sponder and Deacon Leroy Gill assist. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Gill proclaims the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Casey gives the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
While many people braved the sun and sat in folding chairs for Mass, many others sought shade under trees. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
While many people braved the sun and sat in folding chairs for Mass, many others sought shade under trees. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Casey elevates the Blood of Christ during the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Veterans and active military receive a blessing from Bishop Casey following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A service dog attends the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon James Sponder and Deacon Leroy Gill walk in the final procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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