Madre Peregrina

During this Guadalupan Jubilee Year marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the new Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and in commemoration of the 495th anniversary of her apparitions, the Madre Peregrina (Pilgrim Mother) will be visiting the Los Angeles-area from November 23 – December 13.

The Madre Peregrina is a unique life-sized three-dimensional reproduction of the iconic image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which has been a symbol of unity, peace, compassion, and hope for people around the world.

Madre Peregrina (Pilgrim Mother) will be hosted at the following locations:

• November 23-December 3: Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (San Gabriel)
• December 4-7: Our Lady of the Rosary of Talpa Catholic Church (Los Angeles)
• December 9-13: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles)

Background:

The sculpture originating from Mexico City where it was created by renowned artist Jorge Ismael Rodríguez López de Lara has been on an ongoing international tour, including 16 U.S. cities the Philippines, Japan, Portugal and Spain. More than 300,000 faithful have had the opportunity to venerate Her! This veneration experience of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, offers an experiential journey that will awaken a renewed sense of devotion for all those who visit.