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As part of this year’s Guadalupe celebrations commemorating the 490th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will once again illuminate the walls of the Cathedral on the Plaza to bring the full story of the six apparitions to life for our faithful, as the festivities return as in-person events. All are invited to see the large-scale projections beginning on December 9, the Feast Day of St. Juan Diego, beginning at 5:30 PM.

The Cathedral rejoices in celebrating the 490 anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to San Juan Diego on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The celebration begins at 6:00 PM with indigenous dancers on the Cathedral Plaza. At 10:00 PM, the celebration continues inside the Cathedral for a special Rosary followed by a Mariachi performance. A Musical Tribute, or serenata, begins at 11:00 PM with guest singers serenating our Lady with "Las Mañanitas." The festivities culminate with Mass at Midnight celebrated by Archbishop Gomez.

Filipino Catholics from throughout Southern California will celebrate the beginning of Simbang Gabi, one of the oldest Filipino Christmas traditions, with a special Mass at the Cathedral on Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 PM. Archbishop José H. Gomez will preside at the liturgy, presented by the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Mass will be preceded by the traditional music band that leads the "Parade of Parols," or lanterns, of more than 120 parishes from the five pastoral regions in the tri-county Archdiocese (LA, Santa Barbara and Ventura).

All are invited to Open Hearts, Open Doors: A Jubilee Posada on Saturday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral. The evening will include a candlelight procession followed by a prayer service. There will be music, caroling, refreshments and even a nativity photo booth. You are welcome to bring with you a new, unwrapped toy or grocery or retail gift card as a gift for a needy family. The “Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year is a special time to open wide the doors of our hearts to Jesus. Come with your family for an evening of prayer and fun in preparation for Christmas!