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Little Village’s Padres Angeles changing hearts, promoting peace

Little Village’s Padres Angeles, or Parent Angels, is dedicated to saving lives and promoting peace through various outreach efforts. Doris Hernandez founded the group seven years ago after her son was killed by gun violence. The group is based out of St. Agnes of Bohemia Church, 2651 S. Central Park Ave. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of Padres Angeles process in an anti-violence march for Day of the Dead through Little Village on Nov. 1, 2014. The group regularly holds and participates in peace marches to end violence. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Photos of young people killed by gun violence are on display at Padres Angeles Mother’s Day gathering May 14, 2019 at St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Doris Hernández and Dolores Castañeda light candles before leading mothers in prayer near an altar the group made with pictures of deceased family members on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2019. The gathering to pray for children lost to violence took place at St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mothers who are members of Padres Angeles participate in the Mother’s Day service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mothers who are members of Padres Angeles hug and smile during in the Mother’s Day service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Dolores Castañeda shares hugs with other moms. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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