Upon the death of the Holy Father and Conclave to Elect a New Pope, Masses and prayer services are celebrated at parishes of the (arch)diocese for nine days following his death.
At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, those observances began Sunday, April 3. Where possible, the auxiliary bishops of the archdiocese are presiding at Eucharistic liturgies; this week's presiders have included Bishops Thomas Curry, Edward Clark and Alexander Salazar. The schedule for the remainder of the nine-day period:
Day 5: THURSDAY, APRIL 7
7 a.m.: Mass
10 a.m.: Prayer
12:10 p.m.: Mass; Bishop Joseph Sartoris presiding
2:00 p.m.: Prayer
4:00 p.m.: Prayer
7:30 p.m.: Vigil before Papal Funeral Mass; Prayer Service and performance of Fauré Requiem.
9 p.m.: Tolling of the Cathedral bells. Cathedral lantern will remain lit throughout the night.
Day 6: FRIDAY, APRIL 8
7 a.m.: Mass
10 a.m.: Prayer
11:30 a.m.: Recitation of the Holy Rosary
12:10 p.m.: Memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II; Bishop Gabino Zavala presiding
2 p.m.: Prayer
4 p.m.: Prayer
Day 7: SATURDAY, APRIL 9
10 a.m.: Prayer
2 p.m.: Prayer
4 p.m.: Prayer
7 p.m.: Vigil Mass
Day 8: SUNDAY, APRIL 10
8 a.m.: Sunday Morning Mass
10 a.m.: Sunday Mid-Morning Mass
12:30 p.m.: Spanish Mass
Day 9: MONDAY, APRIL 11
7 a.m.: Mass
10 a.m.: Prayer
12:10 p.m.: Mass; Bishop Oscar Solis presiding
2 p.m.: Prayer
4 p.m.: Prayer
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is located at 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. For information, call (213) 680-5200. |