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Archdiocese launches local process for worldwide synod
Cardinal Cupich was joined by auxiliary bishops, priests and deacons from the Archdiocese of Chicago for a Mass to open the local effort for the Synod of Bishops on Oct. 24, 2021 at Holy Name Cathedral. Pope Francis called for dioceses around the world to contribute to a larger effort that will convene in Rome in 2023. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon processes in with the book of the Gospels. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Msgr. Patrick Pollard and Father Louis Cameli process into Mass. Cardinal Cupich asked the two priests to lead the local synod effort. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Sergio Riva, chair of Consejo Hispano, and Father Jason Malave, the cardinal's liaison for Renew My Church, process into Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry processes into Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of archdiocesan councils participate in Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon proclaims the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich receives the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich receives the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich receives the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Religious women participate in Mass. The cardinal has asked the religious communities in the archdiocese to respond to the synod's questions. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich and the auxiliary bishops celebrate Mass. A couple prays the synod prayer at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A couple prays the synod prayer at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Marek Smolka, associate pastor of Holy Name Cathedral, hands Cardinal Cupich his crosier before the recession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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