It's an Assumption tradition.
At the Saturday Vigil Mass on October 12 prior to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we offer a blessing of runners. The Chicago Marathon is more than a race. It also raises millions of dollars for charity. This year we had a record turnout!
| click on any images here to see a larger version. The image immediately to the right opens a video showing the participants receiving the blessing |
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