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Old St. Patrick’s welcomes ‘extended family’ for in-person visit

Old St. Patrick’s Parish in Chicago’s West Loop, hosted a homecoming for its online community at the parish’s new "Extended Family Weekend" from May 19-21, 2023. For eight years, Old St. Pat’s has livestreamed Masses and, during the last three years with the COVID-19 pandemic, its ministry has expanded across the United States. The parish hosted nearly 75 Catholics from suburban Chicago, Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Florida to meet in-person and experience a weekend of events. These photos are from the parish’s May 21 breakfast held in the parish hall. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A sign and name tags await people coming for the family breakfast. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ignatian Volunteer Corps member and parishioner Maureen Kennedy Barney greets Marge Schmitz and Marge Sevening during the May 21 breakfast.
Keara Ette, director of ministries at Old St. Patrick’s Parish, visits with families attending a breakfast. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A volunteer from the parish visits with Nicole, Olivete and Nancy Stephanie at the breakfast. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Doreen Oleszczuk looks over breakfast choices during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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