St Sabina community calls for summer peace takeovers
Hundreds join Father Michael Pfleger at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, on June 5, 2026, for the kickoff rally for the weekly summer peace walks. Along with Selah, the parish youth choir, Pfleger was joined by public officials, members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago native Chance the Rapper. During the rally, members of Purpose Over Pain, a parish ministry to families who have lost loved ones to violence, stood on the steps of the church and held photos of their deceased loved ones while their loved ones' names were read. The peace walks take place each Friday during the summer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sam Williams and the St. Sabina youth choir, Selah, perform at the beginning of the rally. Hundreds join Father Michael Pfleger at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, on June 5, 2026, for the kickoff rally for the weekly summer peace walks. Along with Selah, the parish youth choir, Pfleger was joined by public officials, members of the Chicago Police Department and Chicago native Chance the Rapper. During the rally, members of Purpose Over Pain, a parish ministry to families who have lost loved ones to violence, stood on the steps of the church and held photos of their deceased loved ones while their loved ones' names were read. The peace walks take place each Friday during the summer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Williams and Selah perform at the beginning of the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A participant at the rally sings with the Selah youth choir. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Two youth bow their heads during the opening prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Michael Pfleger speaks to participants at the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Trevon Bosley, co-founder of local youth gun safety organization B.R.A.V.E. Youth Leaders, addresses teens at the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of Purpose Over Pain, a parish ministry to families who have lost loved ones to violence, stood on the steps of the church and held photos of their deceased loved ones while their loved ones' names were read. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sharon Hatchett, whose son Ryan was killed by gun violence, holds a picture of him during the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of Purpose Over Pain hold photos of their deceased loved ones. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of Purpose Over Pain wipe tears away. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chance the Rapper speaks to participants before the start of the march. Chance has a long-standing relationship with St. Sabina, often showing up at events to advocate for peace, to fight gun violence and support local youth. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Chance the Rapper speaks to participants before the start of the march. Chance has a long-standing relationship with St. Sabina, often showing up at events to advocate for peace, to fight gun violence and support local youth. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants leave St. Sabina Church after the Summer of Peace Takeover rally to begin the march around the neighborhood. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A woman carries a child at the start of the walk. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A man carries a dog while he walks. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
