Simbang Gabi 2022: “Jesus is the Bread of Life and the Light of Our Homes”

Representatives from western San Fernando Valley parishes process into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Dec. 15 for the annual Simbang Gabi opening Mass. At least 111 parishes around the archdiocese participated in the Filipino nine-day novena leading up to Christmas with Masses and celebrations. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez blesses a woman at the end of the Dec. 15 Simbang Gabi opening Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. (Victor Alemán)

(Victor Alemán)

LA Catholics process with "parols," a Filipino Christmas symbol, during the Parade of Parols. (Victor Alemán)

Archbishop Gomez blessed parols at the Simbang Gabi kickoff Mass. (Victor Alemán)

(Victor Alemán)

(Victor Alemán)