Photos from the Golden Wedding Mass

James and Eileen Gibbons from St. Patrick Parish in Wadsworth renew their wedding vows during the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept 22. More than 410 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage renewed their vows during the liturgy. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Cardinal George accepts the gifts from Teresa and Zdzislaw Sojda from St. Hyacinth Basilica, 3636 W. Wolfram St. The cardinal was the main celebrant during the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass, which is sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Ministries. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Martha and Florencio Ortega from St. John Bosco Parish, 2250 N. McVicker Ave., hold hands during the Our Father at the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Howard and Judy Petersen from Santa Maria del Popolo in Mundelein applaud with the rest of the congregation after renewing their wedding vows. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Fran and Arnold Tetens from Our Lady of Ransom Church in Niles renew their wedding vows during the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sept 22. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Cardinal George delivers the homily during the annual Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)