Mother's Day Mass

Auxiliary Bishop John Manz and Father Hugo Londono distribute roses to expectant mothers at a Mother’s Day Mass at St. Joseph Parish, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., on May 13, 2018. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Franciscan Father Ed Shea gives a carnation to a mother at a Mother's Day Mass at St. Joseph Parish, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., on May 13, 2018. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Mothers who attended a Mother's Day Mass at St. Joseph Parish, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., on May 13, 2018, received a medal and prayer card to St. Gerard Majella, patron of expectant mothers. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)