Teen wins contest to sing to Our Lady of Guadalupe at celebration
A Southern California teen has won the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels’ inaugural singing contest, earning the chance to serenade Our Lady of Guadalupe at the cathedral’s Mañanitas celebration on Dec. 11, according to an emailed press release.
Salma Parra of Hacienda Heights was chosen from dozens of entries submitted from across the region. A self-taught vocalist and a junior at Puente Hills High School, Parra said her devotion to the Virgin Mary traces back to her grandmother, who nurtured both her love of music and her affection for the “Virgencita.”
“I am so excited for this opportunity to honor Our Lady!” Parra said.