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100th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception Parish

Bishop Rojas celebrated Mass marking the 100th anniversary of Immaculate Conception Parish, 2745 W. 44th St., on September 21, 2014. The parish was founded by Lithuanian immigrants and now has a mostly Hispanic congregation. The Mass was celebrated in English, Spanish and Lithuanian.

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From left, Father Armando Ramirez-Ruiz, Deacon Joseph Panek, Bishop Alberto Rojas, Deacon Vitas Paskauskas and Father Robert Coleman pray during the Mass.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World