Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., in Chicago on Christmas Eve. The Archdiocese of Chicago broadcasted the Mass live on WGN-TV/Channel 9. The Mass was also streamed on our YouTube channel Catholic Chicago. The tradition of broadcasting Midnight Mass from Holy Name Cathedral on WGN began in 1954. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The congregation listens to the choir before Mass begins. Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for midnight Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., in Chicago on Christmas Eve. The Archdiocese of Chicago broadcasted the Mass live on WGN-TV/Channel 9. The Mass was also streamed on our YouTube channel Catholic Chicago. The tradition of broadcasting Midnight Mass from Holy Name Cathedral on WGN began in 1954. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich carries the statue of baby Jesus to the creche during the opening procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Andy Matijevic, associate pastor of Holy Name Cathedral, and altar server Stephanie McIntyre stand nearby as Cardinal Cupich places the statue of baby Jesus in the creche at the beginning of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners involved in the Mass sing during the opening song. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests who reside at the cathedral pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Oblate Sister of Jesus the Priest Guadalupe Lopez prays during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Altar server Stephanie McIntyre holds the incense for Cardinal Cupich before he incenses the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Server Stephanie McIntyre incenses on the way to the Gospel proclamation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Servers hold candles during the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Daniel Welter proclaims the Gospels during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich smiles as he gives the homily during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners pray before offering the general intercessions. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich accepts the gifts during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Jesus Garcia from Our Lady, the Mystical Rose Parish in Cicero, incenses the congregation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich prays at the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich raises the cup. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Joined by priests from the cathedral, Cardinal Cupich prays during the Eucharistic Prayer during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Eucharistic ministers carry ciboriums to distribute Communion during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Daniel Welter distributes Communion to John Silver during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich reflects as the choir and congregation sing Silent Night. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America speaks to the congregation at the end of Mass. He stopped by the end of Mass in recognition of the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich embraces Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich gives the final blessing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
