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We are called to be saints
This past weekend, we joined the universal Church in offering thanks and praise to God for our two new saints — the great 20th century popes, St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II.
Their canonizations show us that, even in our deeply secular age, the world is still moved by the example of holiness.
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St. Rita Choir Leader Part of Papal Canonization Service at LA Cathedral
Press Release posted 4/27/14 – Archbishop José Gomez will celebrate the canonization of Blessed Popes John Paul II and John XXIII on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. with a special Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles, 555 W. Temple St. The Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders will join the faithful of Los Angeles to commemorate this historic event.
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Canonization Vigil for Pope John Paul II Held by Los Angeles Archdiocese and Knights of Columbus
The Archdiocese’s Office of New Evangelization, with support from the Knights of Columbus, held a special vigil to honor the life and pontificate of St. John Paul II at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 26, the eve of his canonization in Rome.
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Don’t forget to pack patience, determination on pilgrimage to Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When preparing for two canonizations that draw nearly 1 million people to Rome, people usually pack essentials like food, water, raingear and sunhats.
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Friends, family say goodbye to bus crash victim Adrian Castro
After the vigil, the remembrances, the tales of heroism recounted, what remains is the sorrow.
On a blustery, bright morning in El Monte, the friends and family of Adrian Castro came together at the Church of the Nativity to say goodbye to the 19-year-old, who died earlier this month in a traffic accident in Northern California.
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Man With No Arms Plays Guitar With Feet at Catholic Service
As Catholics around the world prepare to canonize two former Popes, Los Angeles prepares to share in the celebration.
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‘JP2, we love you!’ Young adults explain how John Paul II influenced their lives
Even though youth and young adults were not even conceived during Pope John XXIII’s papacy, all have experienced his legacy through his successor Pope John Paul II.
“He cared. Along with Pope John XXIII, he genuinely cared for people,” said Jillian Ford of St. Francis de Sales parish in Sherman Oaks.
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Vigilia en Los Ángeles para Juan Pablo II
Miles de angelinos se preparan para la canonización del pontífice, entre ellos el músico Tony Meléndez que la cantó al papa en su gira por la ciudad.
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La catedral de LA celebrará la canonización con dos eventos especiales
Los católicos de la ciudad se unirán desde la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles a las celebraciones de los dos papas Juan Pablo II y Juan XXIII que se convertirán en santos este domingo.
La oficina por una Nueva Evangelización de la Arquidiócesis, junto con los Caballeros de Colón llevarán, a cabo una vigilia especial para honrar la vidas y pontificados de Juan Pablo II y Juan XXIII, este sábado desde las 7:00 de la tarde hasta las 11:00 de la noche.
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Adrian Marquez Director of Media Relations amarquez@la-archdiocese.org Office: (213) 637-7216 |
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