World Day of the Sick
February 7, 2026
“The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing the pain of the other”.
Theme chosen by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick
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The Order of Malta invites you to a bilingual (English/Spanish) Mass & Anointing of the Sick in observance of World Day of the Sick 2026 and The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11am. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Before the Mass, we invite you to pray the Rosary at 10:30am. Through anointing, the grace of the Holy Spirit comforts and strengthens the soul of the sick person.
His Excellency Archbishop Jose H. Gomez will preside at the Mass and anointing.
Mass will include:
- Anointing of the Sick
- Blessing of Caregiver Hands
- Blessing with Lourdes Water
Message of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the Thirty-fourth World Day of the Sick
Read Pope Leo’s full message that marks the 34th World Day of the Sick.
Past Mass & Anointing of the Sick
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