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Couples celebrate golden wedding anniversaries

The Archdiocese of Chicago held its Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past year, on Sept. 15, 2024 at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Cupich was the principal celebrant and homilist for this year’s liturgy. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
A jubilarian couple share a moment during the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past year, on Sept. 15, 2024 at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Isabella Arredondo, 9, stares in awe at the ornate celling of Holy Name Cathedral during the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers the homily during the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
A jubilarian captures a moment during the homily. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers the homily during the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Mary and Mike McGillicuddy of St. Paul VI Parish in Riverside profess a “Renewal of Commitment” to each other. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Colleen and Kent Mast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Lemont profess a “Renewal of Commitment” to each other. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Janie and Charles Burrel of St. Sabina Parish kiss after making a “Renewal of Commitment” to each other. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Jubilarian couples including Diane and Marshall Philyaw (right) of St. Bede the Venerable and St. Denis Parish respond to the General Intercessions and Universal Prayer. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Bill and Martha Gallassi of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights bring forth the gifts during the Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Couples and their families attend Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich elevates the host while Father Greg Rom stands behind him. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich greets couples following Mass. (Deacon Randy Belice/Chicago Catholic)

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