Deacons host annual Mass to pray for peace

The Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago, in partnership with priests, deacons and clergy of the Archdiocese of Chicago, hosted their annual Sunrise Mass for Nonviolence and Peace on Aug. 3, 2024. Worshipers gathered at Oakwood Beach to pray for peace, the healing of families, schools, communities and the safety of children. The Mass featured music from St. Benedict the African Church choir, youth drummers and intentions offered for peace in our communities. Father David Jones, pastor of St. Benedict the African Church, was the homilist. Cardinal Blase Cupich offered closing remarks and final blessing. Since 2010, the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago ministry has hosted the annual sunrise service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests and deacons pray during Mass. The Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago, in partnership with priests, deacons and clergy of the Archdiocese of Chicago, hosted their annual Sunrise Mass for Nonviolence and Peace on Aug. 3, 2024. Worshipers gathered at Oakwood Beach to pray for peace, the healing of families, schools, communities and the safety of children. The Mass featured music from St. Benedict the African Church choir, youth drummers and intentions offered for peace in our communities. Father David Jones, pastor of St. Benedict the African Church, was the homilist. Cardinal Blase Cupich offered closing remarks and final blessing. Since 2010, the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago ministry has hosted the annual sunrise service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the drum core from St. Ethelreda Parish play during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir from St. Benedict the African sing and perform music during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir from St. Benedict the African Parish sing during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Thulani Magwaza, pastor of St. Sabina Parish, and Father David Jones, pastor of St. Benedict the African Parish, distribute Communion during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A woman gestures during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Dominican Father Paul Whittington, pastor at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, leads participants in prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich waves to participants as they welcome him with applause. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich offered closing remarks and gave the final blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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