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St. Jerome parishioners pray for peace in community

More than 200 people gathered at St. Jerome Church Aug. 6, 2021, for a procession through the Rogers Park neighborhood to pray for peace. “We would like to make our voice heard as a community of faith that the world is hurt by war, is hurt by violence, and we are sometimes a part of it,” said St. Jerome pastor Father Noel Reyes. Parishioners were joined by Chicago Police Department‚ District 24 and Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic.(Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners stand outside the St. Jerome Church, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., with signs before the march for peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners leave the church with signs at the beginning of the march. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners carry signs saying "peace is a family value"" in English and Spanish as they leave the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Children carry signs and balloons. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners pray the rosary as they walk. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Families walk with their children and some even with pets. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners make their way to Farwell Pier. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners pray for peace at Farwell Pier during a prayer rally at the end of the march. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A boy holds a sign during the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Auxiliary Bishop Mark Bartosic speaks to participants at Farwell Pier. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners pray and hold signs during the rally. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners line up along Farwell Pier to pray and listen to speakers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A parishioner wears a T-shirt depicting the Sacred heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Children and teenagers release balloons with prayers attached at Farwell Pier. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
At Farwell Pier, parishioners hold signs promoting peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Jerome parishioners start to make their way back to the church. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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