Video: All Saints Day People’s Mass at Broadview Detention Center

On November 1, 2025, more than 2,000 faithful gathered outside the Broadview Detention Center, to pray, sing and for a second time, demand access for clergy to bring Communion to the people being detained inside. Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado and Mercy Sister JoAnn Persch led the delegation. Despite following all procedures as outlined by DHS and ICE, the delegation was once again denied access.

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