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Deacons hold 10th sunrise service praying for an end to violence

The Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago, in partnership with priests, deacons and clergy of the Archdiocese of Chicago, hosted the 10th Annual Sunrise Prayer Service for Nonviolence and Peace on Sept. 12, 2020, in the parking lot of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9015 S. Harper Ave. Due to COVID-19, the service moved from the lakefront to the church parking lot as a drive-in ceremony where worshipers gathered to pray for peace and the healing of families, schools and communities. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacons stand in prayer at the start of the service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cantors lead participants in song. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A man sits and prays during the service. Participants could take part in their cars or in chairs separated six feet apart for social distancing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A liturgical dancer performs during the service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
With a mural behind them, deacons listen to the service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Because of COVID-19, the service moved from the lakefront to the parking lot of St. Katharine Drexel Church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Leroy Gill delivers the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
People participate in the service from their cars. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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