Cemeteries set for prayerful Día de los Muertos celebrations
Los Angeles Catholic cemeteries set for prayerful Día de los Muertos celebrations
The first of three prayerful and joyful celebrations for Día de los Muertos at Catholic cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will take place this weekend.
“As November approaches, known in the Catholic Church as the Month of Remembrance, it is a time for us to come together to honor our loved ones who have passed away,” said Brian McMahon, director of community outreach for Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries for the Archdiocese, according to an emailed press release from the Archdiocese.
As CatholicVote previously reported, Hallowtide spans three days on the Catholic liturgical calendar: All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls Day. It is celebrated with various traditions across cultures. In Mexico, the Día de los Muertos, also called the Day of the Dead, is commemorated especially through placing marigold flowers on the graves of saints and loved ones and by building ofrendas.