Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych presided at a Mass at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park on Dec. 23, 2017 to celebrate Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses in preparation for Christmas celebrated by Filipino Catholics. It was the 25th anniversary of the novena at the parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Louis Tylka, pastor, concelebrates with Bishop Andrew Wypych during a Mass at St. Julie Billiart Parish in Tinley Park on Dec. 23 to celebrate Simbang Gabi, a novena of Masses in preparation for Christmas celebrated by Filipino Catholics. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
During a Simbang Gabi tradition, children process with flowers and candles to place near the creche.
Auxiliary Bishop Andrew Wypych was the main celebrant at Mass.
