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St. Florian Parish dedicates adoration chapel

Bishop Joseph Perry dedicated a new adoration chapel in honor of Cardinal Francis George and himself at St. Florian Parish, 13145 S. Houston Ave., on Sept. 10, 2018. The parish, led by pastor Father David Simonetti, also installed new shrines dedicated to first responders and Our Lady of Guadalupe. St. Florian is the patron saint of first responders. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The tabernacle in St. Florian's new adoration chapel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry stands with Father David Simonetti for Mass before the dedication. A large statue of St. Florian stands behind the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A plaque giving details of the chapel's namesakes Cardinal George and Bishop Perry can be viewed on a wall. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Simonetti places the monstrance on the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Perry incenses the altar and tabernacle. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The parish recently installed a new shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The parish recently erected a shrine in honor of first responders. St. Florian is the patron saint of first responders. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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