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Arab Catholic community finds home at Our Lady of the Ridge

Arab American Catholic Community of Chicago welcomed Father Wissam Mansour of Jordan during a Mass at Our Lady of the Ridge Church in Chicago Ridge on Dec. 3, 2023. Mansour will serve the community, which is a ministry of Our Lady of the Ridge and St. Linus Parish, for five years. Cardinal Cupich greeted the community at the end of Mass and said he welcomed their presence in the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Wissam Mansour walks in the opening procession at the beginning of Mass at Our Lady of the Ridge Church in Chicago Ridge on Dec. 3, 2023. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A young boy asks a member of his family questions before Mass begins. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mansour incenses the altar at the beginning of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mansour kisses the book after reading the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir sing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mansour kisses a rosary presented to him during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mansour blesses the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers filled the church for Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray the Our Father during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Mansour distributes Communion to those attending Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Arab Catholics listen to Father Mansour give the homily during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich greets the congregation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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