In conjunction with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-life Secretariat, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo celebrated the opening Mass for 12 Hours for Life at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn on Jan. 12. This national prayer event connected Catholics across the nation in solidarity for the hope of changing hearts and minds to build a culture of life. It was held the night before and morning of the National March for Life. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Robert Lombardo gives the homily during Mass. In conjunction with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-life Secretariat, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Lombardo celebrated the opening Mass for 12 Hours for Life at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn on Jan. 12. This national prayer event connected Catholics across the nation in solidarity for the hope of changing hearts and minds to build a culture of life. It was held the night before and morning of the National March for Life. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Lombardo blesses the Blood of Christ during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Jose Cisneros and Father Fr. Alex Ojacor, associate pastor at Blessed Miguel Pro Parish in Berwyn, celebrate the Eucharistic prayer with Bishop Lombardo. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants share the sign of peace during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A man prays in front of the tabernacle during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Jose Cisneros centers the monstrance in preparation for Eucharistic adoration following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Worshippers kneel during adoration following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
