Patroness of Puerto Rico honored

St. Aloysius Parish in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago hosted a Mass in honor of the feast day of Our Lady of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico on Nov.14, 2021. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Claudio Diaz, pastor and a native of Puerto Rico, leads the congregation in prayer at the beginning of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The statue of Our Lady of Providence can be seen in the sanctuary. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Diaz accepts the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The choir leads the congregation in song. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A woman raises her hands in worship. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A deacon incenses the congregation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The congregation shares gestures of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Knights of Columbus carry the statue through the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacons process out of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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