Parishes celebrate Lunar New Year
January 31, 2025Parishes with Asian members across the Archdiocese of Chicago are holding events this week in honor of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival that is celebrated…
Parishes with Asian members across the Archdiocese of Chicago are holding events this week in honor of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival that is celebrated…
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