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Puerto Rican community celebrates Our Lady of Divine Providence

Catholics, including many from Puerto Rico, gathered at Maternity BVM Church to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, on Nov. 17, 2017.
Yamile Santiago-Casiano assists 8-year-old Eliana and Esai Casiano crown Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, for the feast day Mass at Maternity BVM Church on Nov. 17. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Juan Rodriguez prays during Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico at Maternity BVM Church on Nov. 17. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners fill the pews at a Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, at Maternity BVM Church on Nov. 17. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Francisco Borges, Marilyn Vargas and Diana Gonzalez pray during a Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, at Maternity BVM Church in Humboldt Park on Nov. 17. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Father Claudio Diaz speaks about the importance of family and community during a Mass in celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico, at Maternity BVM Church on Nov. 17. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)

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