Saint Aloysius Parish, Chicago, was the hosting site for the Chicago Vicariate III Welcoming Mass for Archbishop Blasé J. Cupich on Monday, January 12, 2015. Chicago District President, Mary Therese Tylus along with Fr. Kristian Libant, CM and three members of St. Simon the Apostle Slovak Parish, Maria Lukasova, Carmen Garcia, and Margarita Macias attended the Welcoming Mass and reception that followed.
Fr. Kristian was one of 57 priests from the Chicago Vicariate III who concelebrated the mass with the Archbishop. Those in attendance at the reception had the opportunity to personally welcome the Archbishop and have their photo taken with him. Mary Therese welcomed the Archbishop on behalf of the National, Chicago District and Branch Officers and members of the FCSLA to Chicago.
Pictured below from left to right are: Mary Therese Tylus, Maria Lukasova, Archbishop Blasé Cupich, Fr. Kristian Libant, CM, Carmen Garcia and Margarita Macias.
