A special Mother's Day Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Parish, 4821 S. Hermitage Ave., on May 11. At the Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Alberto Rojas gave a special blessing to all mothers. 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.
Father Hugo León Londoño receives a hug from a parishioner following the Mother's Day Mass on May 11.
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