Parishioners of St. Christopher Parish in Northeast Philadelphia gathered in large numbers to pray the rosary together Tuesday, Oct. 28 as they do every Tuesday night. The parishioners who organized the rosary devotion to pray to Mary for peace abroad and at home were surprised by the strong turnout. Read more about the parish’s rosary devotion here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

Lou Terrenzio leads the rosary.

Laurene Kuropatwa

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Maryellen Ludascher, left, prays with her parents, Martin and Helen Nelson.

Sara Martin helps her daughters Natalie (left) and Addison pray the rosary.

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Norma Corica leads the rosary.