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Posada prays for immigration reform

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted the 19th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform on Dec. 13, 2024 with stops along the one-mile walk at Immigration Services Center, Metropolitan Correctional Center, DePaul University, Federal Plaza, and ending at Old St. Patrick’s Church. The archdiocese's Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity-Immigration Ministry sponsors the posada pilgrimage symbolizing Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their traveling from place to place seeking rest and shelter before the birth of Jesus Christ. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Franciscan Father Ed Shea addresses participants at the posadas first stop at the Immigration Services Center, Metropolitan Correctional Center. The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted the 19th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform on Dec. 13, 2024 with stops along the one-mile walk at Immigration Services Center, Metropolitan Correctional Center, DePaul University, Federal Plaza, and ending at Old St. Patrick’s Church. The archdiocese's Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity-Immigration Ministry sponsors the posada pilgrimage symbolizing Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their traveling from place to place seeking rest and shelter before the birth of Jesus Christ. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People portraying Joseph and Mary lead the posada to the second stop. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants carry signs during the walk. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The posada makes its way to Old St. Patrick’s Church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants read prayers and meditations on the steps of Old St. Patrick Church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants read prayers and meditations on the steps of Old St. Patrick Church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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