World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly at Christ the King Church

Christ the King Church in Los Angeles celebrated the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with a special Mass and blessing July 25. (JohnMichael Filippone)

Maria Elena Burgos, a member of Christ the King Church’s pastoral team, welcomes parishioners and explains the pope’s proclamation for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. (JohnMichael Filippone)

Christ the King pastor Father Juan Ochoa reminded parishioners that the elderly are “a great treasure to society.” (JohnMichael Filippone)

Deacon Ricardo Villacorta addresses parishioners at the celebration. (JohnMichael Filippone)

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Parishioners at Christ the King Church attend outdoor Mass in honor of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. (JohnMichael Filippone)

A mother holds her sleeping child at Christ the King's grandparents' day celebration. (JohnMichael Filippone)

Father Chidi Ekpendu celebrates Mass at Christ the King Church for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. (JohnMichael Filippone)

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Father Chidi Ekpendu blesses parishioners after Mass. (JohnMichael Filippone)