The Archdiocese of Chicago concluded its National Migration Week festivities with a closing Mass on Sept. 28, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, presided over the Mass, which began with a procession of nations representing 15 countries and featured readings and prayers in nine languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Swahili, Filipino, Bahasa (a language spoken in Indonesia), Luganda (a language spoken in central Uganda) and Vietnamese. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray during Mass. The Archdiocese of Chicago concluded its National Migration Week festivities with a closing Mass on Sept. 28, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, presided over the Mass, which began with a procession of nations representing 15 countries and featured readings and prayers in nine languages including English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Swahili, Filipino, Bahasa (a language spoken in Indonesia), Luganda (a language spoken in central Uganda) and Vietnamese. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, prays the Eucharistic prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Maria Teresa Giraldo, dressed in Columbia attire, receives Communion from Deacon Victor Uruchima during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Elena Segura, director Office of Immigrant Affairs, speaks following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Steve Raseman, Coordinator Migrant and Refugee Ministry at St. Anne Catholic Community in Barrington, speaks about his ministry following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Phi Nguyen and Father Joe Tito walk together in the final procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, blesses worshippers following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
