Our Lady goes with us: A struggling city embraces Guadalupe

Vol. 10, No. 26

December 26, 2025

On the cover: “Lorena,” part of a traditional Aztec dance troupe associated with Our Lady of the Valley Church in Canoga Park, was among the thousands who turned out for the 94th annual procession and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in East Los Angeles Dec. 7. On Page 10, a look at why LA’s “Guadalupanos” credit “La Morenita” with helping them get through a difficult, often frightening year for Latino immigrants.