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Mass wraps up National Migration Week events

The Archdiocese of Chicago concluded its National Migration Week festivities with a closing Mass on Sept. 24, 2023 at Holy Name Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo presided over the Mass, which began with a procession of nations representing 25 countries and featured readings and prayers in 11 languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Hindi, Luganda (a language spoken in central Uganda), Vietnamese, Filipino, Portuguese, Swahili and Bahasa (a language spoken in Indonesia). At the end of Mass, two migrant families shared their testimonies and the welcome they received through parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Tanzanian community carry their banner during the opening procession for the National Migration Week Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept. 24, 2023. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Chinese community carry their banner during the opening procession. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo incenses the altar during Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Worshipers pray during Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Lombardo delivers the homily during Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Lombardo accepts the gifts during Mass. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Priests join Bishop Lombardo for the Eucharistic Prayer. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
A young boy looks on as his parents give their testimony. (Cyndy Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)

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