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The new millennium marked by large traveling Mary

Perhaps one of the most loved icons of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s jubilee celebrations was Our Lady of the New Millennium, a 34-foot, 8,400-pound stainless steel statue of the Virgin Mary.
The Our Lady of the New Millennium statue is raised to her upright position in the parking lot of Holy Name Cathedral on May 8, 2009. (Karen Callaway /Chicago Catholic)
Workers secure a crown of flowers to the Our Lady of the New Millennium statue prior to a stay at Holy Name Cathedral on May 8, 2009. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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