Immaculate Conception and St. Michael Parish hosted “World Youth Day South Chicago Style” at the Immaculate Conception worship site, 8756 S. Commercial Ave., on July 19, 2025. Youth from area parishes enjoyed live entertainment, games and opportunities for prayer during the event. The morning session included a video of Pope Leo speaking to youth. Participants broke out into groups to discuss the pope’s message. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Eddie Altamirano plays a memory game as Sister Beatriz Gonzalez Cruz, Yareli Martinez, and Anthony Moreno look on. Immaculate Conception and St. Michael Parish hosted “World Youth Day South Chicago Style” at the Immaculate Conception worship site, 8756 S. Commercial Ave., on July 19, 2025. Youth from area parishes enjoyed live entertainment, games and opportunities for prayer during the event. The morning session included a video of Pope Leo speaking to youth. Participants broke out into groups to discuss the pope’s message. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Angelina Lucas and Rocio Martinez laugh and cover their ears as they try to burst balloons while sitting on them. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Yareli Martinez, Sister Juana Patricia Guerrero, Rocio Martinez, Sister IIse Aguilar and Sister Beatriz Gonzalez Cruz lead participants in a dance routine during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Juana Patricia Guerrero and Yareli Martinez laugh while attempting the steps of the Macarena. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Pius KoKose, pastor of Immaculate Conception and St. Michael Parish, carries the monstrance for adoration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The youth pray during adoration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sister Juana Patricia Guerrero and Sister IIse Aguilar lead participants in song and reflection during adoration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The youth pray during adoration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
