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Relic of Blessed Oscar Romero

A first-class relic of Blessed Oscar Romero was installed on May 28 in a new shrine at Immaculate Conception Parish.

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Father Ron Hicks, Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Father Manuel Dorantes, pastor, and Father Carlos Arancibia in blessing the new shrine containing a first class relic of Blessed Oscar Romero during a Mass at Immaculate Conception Parish, 2745 W 44th St, on May 28. The shrine is the first displaying a first class relic of Blessed Oscar Romero in the U.S.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Chicago Catholic