Catholic Charities dedicates 19th senior residence

On Feb. 10 Archbishop Cupich blesses holy water with Msgr. Michael Boland, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, and Father Mark Kalema, pastor of Our Lady Gate of Heaven Parish, prior to dedicating The Porta Coeli residence in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood. Porta Coeli is the newest Catholic Charities residence for low-income seniors and has 86 one-bedroom apartments. With the addition of Porta Coeli, more than 1,500 seniors live at Catholic Charities 19 affordable senior housing apartment buildings. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Archbishop Cupich blesses the gathering with holy water. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

A Porta Coeli resident stands up to be acknowledged during the dedication on Feb. 10. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)

Archbishop Cupich talks with members of the Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School A Cappella Choir on Feb. 10 prior to the dedication. (Karen Callaway / Catholic New World)