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Fiesta del Sol continues People’s Mass tradition
Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, bishop emeritus of Lubbock, Texas, was the main celebrant for the annual People’s Mass at Fiesta Del Sol on July 30, 2023. Fiesta del Sol is the largest Hispanic festival in the Midwest, attracting more than 1.2 million attendees each year. The Mass is a partnership between the Hispanic deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Martin Enciso from Mary Queen of Heaven Parish in Cicero carries the cross in the opening procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Helpers of the Holy Souls in Purgatory Sister Dominga Zapata joins worshippers in prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Enciso assists Bishop Rodríguez. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Enciso reads the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Rodríguez delivers the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Enciso assists Bishop Rodríguez. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Rodríguez raises the cup. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray during the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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