St. Julie Billiart Parish welcomes Vietnamese Catholics

Parishioners at St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park celebrated Mother’s Day for the Vietnamese community at their parish on May 8, 2022. After Mass, a celebration of Vietnamese food, music and games were enjoyed on the parish grounds. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Phan Nguyan and Nhu Pham serve ethnic Vietnamese dishes to parishioners and guests attending the celebration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Over 500 people attended the outdoor gathering. aren Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Ton Nguyen, associate pastor, smiles after singing a duet. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of a young dance troop perform for all the moms. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People dive into a plate of Viet-Cajun crawfish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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