LA Catholic Prayer Breakfast

September 16, 2025

Thank you for joining us for the 20th Annual Catholic Prayer Breakfast at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Many faithful gathered on September 16, 2025 to pray the Rosary and attend Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez. Mass was followed by breakfast and a speech by The Most Reverend Joseph Espaillat, the youngest Catholic bishop in the United States.

The Most Reverend Joseph Espaillat, is a Dominican-American prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of New York since 2022 and seamlessly blends faith with creativity through the art of rap. He is known for his captivating lyrical prowess. This inspiring leader not only engages the youth with powerful messages but also encourages them to express themselves authentically. With a passion for mentorship and a knack for connecting with young hearts and minds, he has become a beacon of hope and positivity in the community. His unique approach to ministry has made a lasting impact, fostering a vibrant space where faith and creativity thrive together.

Livestream of Rosary, Mass, and Keynote speech below.

NY bishop brings truth, faith and hip-hop to LA Catholic Prayer Breakfast

But the breakfast has not really hosted a personality quite like Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat, the energetic, Dominican, Yankees-hat-wearing, proud hip-hop culture-spouting prelate from New York.

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“Real, genuine faith is accepting: accepting God, accepting his word, accepting the sacraments.”

-Bishop Espaillat

Keynote Speech 2025

Photo Gallery 2025

See the photo gallery from this year’s event.

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Past Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast