LA Archdiocese Holy Week 2025

Parishioners at St. John the Evangelist Church in South LA lead a procession onto Crenshaw Boulevard during Palm Sunday on April 13. (Pablo Kay)

Parishioners at St. John the Evangelist Church in South LA lead a procession onto Crenshaw Boulevard during Palm Sunday on April 13. (Pablo Kay)

The choir processes into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels at the beginning of Palm Sunday Mass on April 13. (Victor Alemán)

Parishioners gather in the outdoor plaza at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels before the Palm Sunday Mass on April 13. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez blesses parishioners gathered in the outdoor plaza at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels before the Palm Sunday Mass on April 13. (Victor Alemán)

A family smiles as they clutch their palms at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the Palm Sunday Mass on April 13. (Victor Alemán)

A woman holds up a cross made from palms during the Palm Sunday celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 13. (Peter Lobato)

Young people carry the oils to be blessed during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez blesses the sacramental oils during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez holds up a jar of oil to be blessed during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (Victor Alemán)

About 400 priests from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles attended the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (Victor Alemán)

Father Francis Ty Bui is recognized as one of the priests celebrating jubilarian anniversaries of 50 years in the priesthood during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (John Rueda)

Father Vito DiMarzio is recognized as one of the priests celebrating jubilarian anniversaries of 50 years in the priesthood during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (John Rueda)

Father Ramon Valera is recognized as one of the priests celebrating jubilarian anniversaries of 50 years in the priesthood during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (John Rueda)

About 400 priests from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles joined the nearly 4,000 who attended the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 14. (John Rueda)

Archbishop José H. Gomez washes the feet of parishioners during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 17. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez kisses the feet of a parishioner after washing their feet during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 17. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez washes the feet of parishioners during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 17. (Will Jobe)

Archbishop José H. Gomez kneels in front of the Eucharist at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Holy Thursday, April 17. (Will Jobe)

Parishioners kneel in front of the Eucharist at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Holy Thursday, April 17. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez leads other priests in carrying the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez leads other priests in carrying the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Peter Lobato)

Archbishop José H. Gomez leads other priests in placing the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Peter Lobato)

Archbishop José H. Gomez kisses the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop José H. Gomez and other priests prostrate themselves in front of the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Volunteers bring out crosses for attendees to kiss and venerate during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Attendees venerate in front of the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Attendees venerate in front of the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Victor Alemán)

Attendees kiss and venerate in front of the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Peter Lobato)

Attendees venerate in front of the cross during a Good Friday liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 18. (Peter Lobato)

The Easter flame is lit on the outside plaza at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Archbishop José H. Gomez carries a candle while leading the faithful into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Archbishop José H. Gomez carries a candle while leading the faithful into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Attendees carry candles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Attendees carry candles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Attendees carry candles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Catechumens ready to be baptized into the Church stand at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

A catechumen is baptized into the Church stand at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Candidates ready to enter fully into the Catholic Church stand at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)

Candidates ready to enter fully into the Catholic Church stand at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. (Peter Lobato)