Friday, April 4, 2014

Poland’s Black Madonna, Our Lady of Czestochowa, to visit Rockford - News - Rockford Register Star - Rockford, IL

By Jennifer Wheeler
Rockford Register Star

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— An international icon known for being the protector of the most vulnerable will be be brought to Rockford next week as part of a movement to reinforce the importance of life.
A replica of Our Lady of Czestochowa will be part of Masses and prayers from 8:30 a.m. Monday to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Road.
The 5-foot-tall, 3-foot-wide painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is honored by Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, uniting the Christian faith.

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