Giving thanks to God in Milwaukee

September 9, 1945
Archbishop Moses E. Kiley of Milwaukee and other clergy at the altar on Breese Stevens field celebrating Holy Hour. Intentions of the Holy Hour for this year were: gratitude for the end of hostilities, national security, harmony among nations, and a firm, just, and lasting peace.
Wisconsin Historical Society

This was a few days after the official end of World War II.

1 comment:

Christopher McDaniel said...

This is truly a beautiful picture! Archbishop Kiley would be my first cousin thrice removed and I still live in the community where he was born.