Auxiliary Bishop John Siemianowski celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums in Justice on May 25, 2026. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries hosted its annual field Masses at 21 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties. Guests prayed for peace and honored those who have served this country and remembered the fallen. Active members of the military and veterans received a special blessing during the liturgies followed by the playing of “Taps.” (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Servers, priests, readers, flag carriers and Bishop John Siemianowski walk in the opening procession. Auxiliary Bishop John Siemianowski celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleums in Justice on May 25, 2026. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries hosted its annual field Masses at 21 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties. Guests prayed for peace and honored those who have served this country and remembered the fallen. Active members of the military and veterans received a special blessing during the liturgies followed by the playing of “Taps.” (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Siemianowski welcomes participants at the beginning of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Siemianowski listens to a reading. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the congregation pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Siemianowski accepts the gifts from Gary and Mary Ann Pater from St. Odilo Parish in Berwyn. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A member of the Polish Highlanders holds a flag during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests and deacons join Bishop Siemianowski for the Eucharistic prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the congregation share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A boy dressed in a military uniform receives Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Siemianowski blesses veterans and active military at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
