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Replica of beloved Michoacán image of Jesus installed in Mundelein parish

Auxiliary Bishop Tim O’Malley gathered for Mass with parishioners and visiting priests for a celebration of the third anniversary of the arrival of a 1.45-meter replica of “Senor del Amparo” (Lord of Protection) statue at Santa Maria de Popolo Parish in Mundelein on March 30, 2025. They also dedicated a new chapel that will house the statue permanently following Mass. The original statue is in Michoacan, Mexico. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Juan Pablo Macias and Luis Delgado Robles lead the procession into church. Auxiliary Bishop Tim O’Malley gathered for Mass with parishioners and visiting priests for a celebration of the third anniversary of the arrival of a 1.45-meter replica of “Senor del Amparo” (Lord of Protection) statue at Santa Maria de Popolo Parish in Mundelein on March 30, 2025. They also dedicated a new chapel that will house the statue permanently following Mass. The original statue is in Michoacan, Mexico. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Rafael Perez, Carlos Campos and Alejandro Cisneros carry the statue during the opening procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Doroteo Cisneros, Martin Carrillo and Carlos Campos secure the statue for Mass after the opening procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Tim O'Malley gathered for Mass with parishioners and visiting priests for a celebration. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Maria Luz Herrera cantors during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The statue next to the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Javier Abrego, Doroteo Cisneros, Martin Carillo, Martin Abrejo and Mauro Cisneros, members of the Senor Del Amparo ministry, pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Tim O'Malley celebrates the Eucharist during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mauro Cisneros, Doroteo Cisneros, Martin Carillo and Martin Abrejo secure the statue inside the glass case in the new chapel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the Senor del Amparo ministry secure the statue in a glass case as Bishop Tim O’Malley prepares to dedicate the new chapel following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The chapel with the statue. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners visit the statue in the new chapel following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ma Amparo Sanchez hands out cotton balls that have touched the statue for parishioners to take home. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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