Hundreds join Cardinal Cupich for Midnight Mass

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for Midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St, in Chicago on Christmas Eve 2023. WGN-TV/Channel 9 has broadcasted this Christmas Midnight Mass live since 1949. Father Greg Sakowicz, rector of Holy Name Cathedral, provided commentary throughout the broadcast as he has done for 39 years. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Nick Young, sacristan, lights candles before the start of Mass. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich carries the statue of the baby Jesus to the creche. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the creche. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Dan Welter proclaims the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich kneels with the congregation during Mass. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich gives the homily at Midnight Mass. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich accepts the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Robert Casey, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Chicago, prays during the intentions. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Stephanie McIntyre assists Cardinal Cupich with the incense. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Members of the congregation pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich smiles while preparing for the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich elevates the cup. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest pray during the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners from the cathedral pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich leads the Our Father during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Dan Welter distributes Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Advertising