Chicago, Ill., Nov 17, 2004 / 22:00 pm
The Archdiocese of Chicago will be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Francis Cardinal George will consecrate the archdiocese Dec. 8, which is the 150th anniversary of the solemn proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, during a mass at Holy Name Cathedral.
The consecration places the archdiocese under the protection and direction of Our Lady.