Mothers and those expecting honored at Mass

Bishop Robert Lombardo was the main celebrant during a special Mass on Mother’s Day for Expectant Mothers at St. Joseph Parish, 1723 W. 48th St., on May 8, 2022. At the Mass, Bishop Lombardo gave a special blessing to all mothers. White roses were given to all those awaiting the birth of a child. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Moms at the parish stand while parishioners clap for them. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Siblings check each other out during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Expectant mothers gather in the sanctuary for a blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Robert Lombardo blesses Yolanda Barbosa and her daughter Ariana Rivera during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Expectant mothers received white roses. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Robert Lombardo hands a rose to Yolanda Barbosa while her daughter Ariana Rivera looks on during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Robert Lombardo and Father Jose Del Carmen Mendez, pastor, share a program for the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharistic. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A mom prays. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
With a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the background, parishioners pray the "Our Father" during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A mother hugs her son during the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Javier Pineda joins Bishop Lombardo is distributing Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Moms at the parish stand while receiving a blessing a from Bishop Lombardo. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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