Cardinal Cupich celebrates Memorial Day Mass at cemetery

Cardinal Cupich celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside on May 27, 2024. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries held annual field Masses at 20 cemeteries throughout Cook and Lake counties with additional Memorial Day Masses held at 16 parish cemeteries throughout the archdiocese. Guests prayed for peace and honored those who have served this country and remembered the fallen. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers the homily as the American flag catches the wind at the outdoor Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside on May 27, 2024. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich celebrates a Memorial Day Mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside on May 27, 2024. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich accepts the gifts from children. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich prays during the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich elevates the Eucharist during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the congregation pray the Our Father during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich gives his final blessing and thanks active military and veterans for their service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the congregation applaud at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich greets participants following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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