Archbishop Casey says farewell to Archdiocese of Chicago

Deacons from the Archdiocese of Chicago process into Mass. Priests and parishioners throughout the archdiocese gathered for a farewell Mass and reception in honor of then Archbishop-designate Robert Casey before he departs for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on March 26, 2025, at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Brookfield. Archbishop-designate was pastor of St. Barbara from 2009 to 2016. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Deacon Tom Carlson and Dave Brencic assist Archbishop-designate Casey during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop-designate Casey gives the homily during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Brian Kean, pastor, Deacon Tom Carlson, Archbishop-designate Casey, Deacon Dave Brencic and newly ordained Bishop Lawrence Sullivan take part in the Eucharistic Prayer during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

A boy cuddles with his mom during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Deacon Dave Brencic distributes Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

The choir sings during the bilingual Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop-designate Casey applauds after the choir sings an Irish song for him. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop-designate Casey addresses the congregation at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop-designate Casey gives the final blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop-designate Casey signs some memorabilia for a couple during the reception following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)