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Prayers to End Violence

On August 1st, Parishioners from several West Side parishes gathered to pray for an end to violence in their neighborhoods. Following the prayer service, community groups shared resources on violence-prevention programs and how to get involved in violence prevention.

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Doris Davenport from Ascension Parish in Oak Park, talks with Deacon William Pouncy after the service at one of the many booths set-up to provide information on how to curb violence.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World