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Cardinal Cupich celebrates Midnight Mass with the faithful

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., on Christmas Eve. WGN-TV/Channel 9 has broadcasted this Christmas Midnight Mass live for over 30 years. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The choir sings Christmas songs before the start of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Greg Sakowicz, rector of the cathedral, greets the congregation before Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A minister lights the candles for Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Stephen Noon chants the announcement of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord before the start of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest sing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Stephanie McIntyre holds up the thurible for Cardinal Cupich while Deacon Dan Welter looks on. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Stephanie McIntyre carries the thurible as Cardinal Cupich makes his way toward the creche for a blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ministers sing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Stan Strom incenses the Book of the Gospels. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich receives the gifts from parishioners. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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Deacon Dan Welter distributes the Blood of Christ during Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Dan Welter, left, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago, makes the sign of the cross as Cardinal Cupich gives the final blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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