Catholics join in Chicago international commemoration of Ireland’s Great Famine

Catholics join in Chicago international commemoration of Ireland’s Great Famine

On the feast of All Souls, Catholics in Chicago joined in commemorating the great famine in Ireland that left more than 1 million people dead and began the mass exodus of Irish refugees and migrants to the United States and other countries 180 years ago.

Cardinal Cupich marks anniversary of Irish famine by discussing immigration in US

Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, marked the 180th anniversary of Ireland’s Great Famine by calling Americans and Catholics to “find a compassionate path forward”… The post Cardinal Cupich marks anniversary of Irish famine by discussing immigration in US appeared first on CatholicVote org.