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Behold, the Ark

On May 31, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish unveiled its nine foot, hand-carved and painted iconic monstrance of Our Lady of the Sign, Ark of Mercy during a Mass on the feast of the Visitation. Cardinal George con-celebrated the Mass and blessed the new monstrance, which is believed to be the largest in the world. The monstrance will be the focal point of the future Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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Deacon Michael McCloskey of Holy Name Cathedral, places the 12-inch host in the monstrance for adoration following the liturgy. Because of it's unique size, the host had to be specially made for the icon.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World