San Diego Catholics celebrate 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' with a procession and mass, marking Hispanic heritage.

Thousands of Catholic church members in San Diego celebrated 'Our Lady of Guadalupe,' honoring the Virgin Mary's apparition to St. Juan Diego in the 1500s. The annual event, now in its 53rd year, featured a procession with floats, Aztec dancers, and Mariachi bands, ending with a mass for about 2,000 attendees at St. Augustine High School. Cardinal Robert McElroy noted a somber tone due to challenges faced by migrants. The celebration marks the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, uniting the community and celebrating Hispanic heritage.

December 02, 2024
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