100 years a parish, 50 years a priest

Cardinal George was the main celebrant at a Mass with parishioners of St. Pascal's, 3935 N. Melvina Ave., on Sept. 14 to kickoff the parish's centennial year. St. Pascal is Cardinal George's home parish and participants also honored him in advance of his upcoming golden jubilee of ordination to the priesthood. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Justyna Rutka, Carol Kolberg and Lorraine Christensen share the sign of peace during Mass. Carol was in eighth grade when Cardinal George was in seventh grade at St. Pascal school and Lorraine is a long-time friend of the cardinal's. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Cardinal George smiles as parishioners bring up the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Cardinal George distributes Communion to people in the front row of the church -- some of whom were his classmates and friends. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)