SAN DIEGO — The entire Catholic community is invited to five special Masses being organized by the diocese’s cultural communities in September.
Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Mass, Sept. 14
The 37th annual diocesan celebration of the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint and martyr, will be held on Sept. 14 at Good Shepherd Church, with Cardinal Robert W. McElroy as the celebrant. There will be a rosary at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Mass at 10 a.m., and a procession afterward.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Mass, Sept. 21
The veneration of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is one of the oldest and largest Filipino Marian celebrations in San Diego. The cardinal will celebrate a Mass in her honor on Sept. 21 at St. Michael Church in San Diego. The event begins with a prelude at 10 a.m., to be followed by the Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Indonesian Mass, Sept. 21
Auxiliary Bishop Ramón Bejarano will celebrate the Indonesian Mass at 1 p.m. at San Rafael Parish, the Indonesian Catholic community’s new home. The Mass will be followed by a lunch with a traditional menu served on special occasions.
Indigenous People Mass, Sept. 27
Bishop Bejarano will celebrate the Indigenous People Mass at 10 a.m. at Mission San Antonio Pala. All tribes from the region are invited to participate in the Mass, being held on California Native American Day.
Indian Mass, Sept. 28
Auxiliary Bishop Michael Pham will celebrate this annual Mass at 10 a.m. at San Rafael Church. The Mass, organized by the diocese’s Indian Catholic community, will honor St. Francis Xavier, the co-founder of the Jesuits. The Mass includes various cultural liturgical traditions from India.
