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Article: APPARITIONS THROUGH THE YEARS
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- July 20, 2002
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Several apparitions have been reported in the Chicago area in the
last 20 years, each drawing dozens or hundreds of believers. Among
them are statues, paintings and icons that appear to weep, and
images, shapes or shadows that appear on walls, windows or trees.
Some of the best-known include:
*June 1984: A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary at St. John of God
Catholic Church on the Southwest Side appeared to weep. The Chicago
Archdiocese said it could not rule out natural causes.
*1986: A painting of Mary appeared to weep, beginning on her ...