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Our Lady of Guadalupe Plaza opens at Shrine of Christ’s Passion

The Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Indiana, unveiled and blessed its new Our Lady of Guadalupe plaza, chapel and outdoor statue scene on May 22, 2022. Catholics from the Archdiocese of Chicago were among the about 2,000 people who attended the blessing. Archdiocesan parishes and groups frequently make pilgrimages to the shrine. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Mariachi Sirenas process into the plaza to perform. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Mariachi Sirenas entertain guests before the dedication. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the dance group Hel-EX Esuiela de Danza entertain guests before the dedication. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People raise their hands when asked who loves Mary. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People leave roses at the outdoor shrine. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People leave roses at the outdoor shrine. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The bronze statues of St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe on Tepeyac Hill. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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