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LA archbishop celebrates All Souls’ Mass in Long Beach
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez stopped by Long Beach on Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, for a Mass celebrating All Souls’ Day.
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Witness of the Saints: Los Angeles Cathedral Tapestries Reflect Holy Lives
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says of the intercession of the saints, “Exactly as Christian communion among our fellow pilgrims brings us closer to Christ, so our communion with the saints joins us to Christ, from whom as from its fountain and head issues all grace, and the life of the People of God itself” (957).
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Our Lady image visits Ventura County parishes, will be part of cemetery celebration
A pope-blessed image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be displayed in Masses and viewings at three Ventura County parishes starting Tuesday and will be part of a Día de Los Muertos celebration Saturday at Santa Clara Cemetery in Oxnard.
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Tradicional celebración del Día de Los Muertos en los cementerios del sur de California
Cientos de cementerios en el sur de California celebran el tradicional Día de Los Muertos.
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Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 29-Nov. 5
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego pilgrimage: The images go to various parishes in the tri-county region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Before coming to the San Fernando Valley on Nov. 10-11 at St. Bridget of Sweden (7100 Whitaker Ave., Lake Balboa), the images travel to these parishes: St. Mary of the Assumption, Whittier, Oct. 29; La Purísima Concepción Parish, Lompoc, Oct. 30-31; Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, Ventura, Nov. 1-2. Find the complete pilgrimage schedule here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe/. The pilgrimage culminates on Dec. 4 with the 91st annual procession to East Los Angeles Community College Stadium, followed by a Mass.
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Archbishop Gomez condemns violence, prays for Paul Pelosi after attack
The president of the United States bishops’ conference said he is praying for Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, after he was attacked in his home in San Francisco on Friday morning.
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Photos: Dia de los Muertos preparations
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a holiday traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, though other days, such as Oct. 31 or Nov. 6, may be included. It involves family and friends gathering to pay respects to those who have died. Traditions connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with marigolds and altars.
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Con una misa y la bendición de varios altares: así será la celebración del Día de Muertos en el Cementerio Calvary
Este sábado se llevará a cabo la celebración del Día de Muertos en el Cementerio Calvary, donde se realizará una misa y la bendición de más 40 altares adornados con flores, panes y frutas. “En esta celebración recordamos con alegría la vida de nuestros seres queridos que ya trascendieron”, señaló Elvia Ramírez, quien participará en el evento, que además contará con la presencia de mariachis y bailarines, entre otros.
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