23 December 2014 - The Philippine Consulate General joined parishes across Los Angeles at the Simbang Gabi and the 12th Annual Parade of Parols (star lanterns) held on December 15 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels located in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Archbishop Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez led the Eucharistic celebration with the auxiliary bishops and clerics of Los Angeles. This year’s event was held under the auspices of the Filipino Ministry of San Gabriel Region in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, with the theme “Come Jesus, Fill Us With Your Mercy and Compassion” (Halina Hesus, Puspusin Mo Kami Ng Iyong Awa At Habag).
The Consulate General joined the different parish ministries, Catholic associations, and civic and non-governmental organizations in the Parade of Parols that heralded the Eucharistic celebration. END