The pilgrim images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego will begin their annual tour of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles today, Sept. 14, with a send-off Mass at St. Marcellinus Church in Commerce, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Brian Nunes.
The Mass includes traditional dances Danza Guadalupana Matachin Inez Cuzman, and the Danza Guadalupana Azteca, along with a procession led by representatives from each of the 51 parishes hosting the images on this year’s pilgrimages.
Each year, the images are hosted at different parishes throughout the archdiocese, and venerated with special Masses and celebrations. The pilgrimage ends in a procession and Mass to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. This year’s pilgrimage will include visits to over 50 parishes in the Archdiocese.