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St. Joseph Parish celebrates mothers

Bishop Robert Casey was the main celebrant during a special Mass on Mother’s Day for Expectant Mothers at St. Joseph Parish, 1723 W. 48th St. in Chicago, on May 9, 2021. At the Mass, Bishop Casey gave a special blessing to all mothers and they received white roses blessed by him. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A mother stands for a blessing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Caseys blesses roses with holy water at the end of Mass. The roses were given to all the mothers in attendance. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A mom receives a rose. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Adeline Diaz, 7, holds onto her mother Elida's hand during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A family holds hands while praying the Our Father. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Casey celebrates the liturgy of the Eucharist. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners extend their hands in prayer over all the mothers attending the Mass during a blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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