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Seven years in Chicago

Pope Benedict named Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller to be the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio on Oct. 14. This slide show is a brief look back at the bishop's seven-year tenure here in Chicago.

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Bishop Garcia-Siller gives the final blessing during the 22nd Archdiocesan Posada at Holy Name Cathedral on Dec. 14, 2008. Traditionally the celebration of “posada” -- which means lodging in Spanish -- commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World