Photos taken at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines during events to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tens of thousands braved the frigid temperatures to make the pilgrimage. Included are photos from the Antorcha Guadalupana (Guadalupe Torch Run), a visit by the Club Los Vaqueros Unidos (United Cowboy Club) and the closing Mass at the shrine on Dec. 12.
Father Mercado greet hundreds of Catholics representing Hispanic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago as part of the "antorcha Guadalupana," Guadalupe torch run, on Dec. 11.
Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World