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Shrine enthrones new image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines held a Mass and enthronement ceremony on Aug. 14, 2023 for a new image of Mary. The enthronement formally replaced the previous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a new rendition given to the shrine by Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, archbishop of Mexico City. The new image serves as a sign of the connection between the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe there and the shrine in Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Esequiel Sanchez, rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, speaks about the old images and their history that are displayed in church at the start of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The former two images of Or Lady of Guadalupe are displayed during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A woman and boy pray in front of the site where the new image will be revealed. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Joined by priests and deacons, Sanchez speaks about the new image. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray after the new image is revealed. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The new image lights up the grotto. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray after the new image is revealed. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sanchez joins other priests and deacons in prayer in front of the new image. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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