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Simbang Gabi: Filipino tradition prepares the faithful to celebrate Christmas
Hundreds of Filipinos and non-Filipinos throughout Southern California gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles, for an Advent liturgy and parade procession, reflecting one of the oldest Christmastime traditions in the Philippines.
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The feast of humanity
St. John Paul II said at the beginning of his first Christmas message as pope: “Christmas is the feast of humanity.”
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Simbang Gabi masses: Our testimony of faith
THERE were a lot of people at the LA Cathedral on Thursday, December 15. The rain did not stop them, mostly our kababayans, from coming to the opening Mass of Simbang Gabi. By the time that representatives of different Filipino organizations and ministries paraded their parols, accompanied by the triumphant voices of choir members from Our Lady of the Angels Region, the church was packed wall to wall.
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USCCB forms working group to monitor needs of migrants, refugees
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is establishing a working group charged with developing spiritual, pastoral and policy advocacy support for immigrants and refugees.
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Donan alimentos y ropa a más de 500 familias de Los Ángeles
Unos 2.000 voluntarios entregaron este sábado alimentos, ropa y artículo para el hogar a más de 500 familias de bajos ingresos de un sector de Los Ángeles, California, de mayoría hispana.
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Archbishop José Gómez in line to lead American Catholic Church
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected its first Latino as their vice president, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gómez. The election took place on Tues., Nov. 15, in Baltimore. The new officers’ term begins at the end of January, shortly after Donald Trump assumes office.
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‘Who is waiting for you?’ Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi
Two figures dressed as Mary and Joseph made their way down the center aisle of Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral. At various points, they stopped and asked a parishioner playing the part of an innkeeper for a place to stay. Invariably the reply was negative. Finally, the two figures reached the foot of the altar and asked the congregation if they had any room for Christ. The congregation said they did have room for Christ, and only then did the entrance procession for the first Simbang Gabi Mass of the year begin.
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500 YEAR-OLD FILIPINO TRADITION OF SIMBANG GABI BEGINS AT MORE THAN 100 CHURCHES THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE
Celebration, rich in Filipino culture and tradition, includes nine days of prayer for peace, unity and family leading up to Christmas Thousands of Filipino …
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Chaminade middle and high school mock trial teams win two divisions at Los Angeles County Championship
On Nov. 30, Chaminade College Preparatory students on mock trial teams made history by winning both the junior and senior divisions at the Los Angeles County Championship, marking the first time one school has won both divisions.
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