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Group ‘reclaims’ neighborhood around St. Rita of Cascia Parish

Cardinal Cupich toured the neighborhood surrounding St Rita of Cascia Parish June 6, 2019 to see the work being done by the Reclaiming Southwest Chicago Campaign. Cardinal Cupich joined religious and community leaders in an interfaith event to celebrate their efforts in reclaiming their community from the devastation of the foreclosure crisis and community violence. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Alia J. Bilal, director of community relations at Inner-City Muslim Action Network, offers comments during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Nick Brunick of United Power for Action and Justice, one of SWOP’s partners in the campaign, speaks to participants of work being done in the neighborhood surrounding St. Rita of Cascia, which is located on the corner of 63rd Street and Fairfield Avenue. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Nick Brunick of United Power for Action and Justice, one of SWOP’s partners in the campaign, speaks to participants of work being done in the neighborhood surrounding St. Rita of Cascia, which is located on the corner of 63rd Street and Fairfield Avenue. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sisters of St. Casimir Regina Marie Dubickas and Immacula Wendt listen to speakers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers his remarks. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich prays along with interfaith leaders during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich tours the neighborhood surrounding St Rita of Cascia Parish to see the work of the groups. With him is Jeff Bartow, executive director of SWOP, and Phil Andrew, director of Violence Prevention Initiatives for the archdiocese (behind). (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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