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St. Rita of Cascia shrine hosts 12-hour Festival of Peace

St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave., held its Festival of Peace on March 25, 2022 from noon until midnight. The event featured 12 hours of adoration and confession, recitation of the rosary and private prayer. In the evening, St. Rita Fathers' Club provided free food and participants could also play games in the student center. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Debbie O'Malley lights a candle to place before the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People pray before the Eucharist. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Andy Matijevic prays while Augustinian Brother Spencer Thomas recites the rosary in the early hours of the festival. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A man prays in a pew after receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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