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Noreen Signorelli, a parishioner at Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park, prays during a special blessing to all mothers by Cardinal George on Mothers’ Day at St. Thomas More Parish, Chicago. A silk rose and medal of St. Gerard, the patron saint of expectant mothers, were given to all those awaiting the birth of a child.

Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World