Thousands of Catholics of Polish descent living in the Archdiocese of Chicago mourned the loss of Poland’s president, his wife and 94 others who died in a tragic plain crash near Smolensk, Russia, April 10. The loss was keenly felt in Chicago, which is thought to have the highest population of people of Polish descent outside of Poland. Here is a look at the local remembrances held in honor of the victims.
Aux. Bishop Thomas Paprocki, Cardinal George’s designate to Polonia, prays during Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on April 18. Cardinal George attended the Mass that was concelebrated by archdiocesan bishops and priests.
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