Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey Grob was the main celebrant for Confirmation at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lake Zurich on April 17, 2021. The parish had five Confirmation liturgies shared between Bishop Grob and Bishop George Rassas. This year the parish also had a family-based confirmation program. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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