Join California’s Bishops and Catholics from throughout the state for a sacred day of prayer, worship, and unity at the State Capitol.
On the Feast of the Annunciation — in the heart of Lent — Catholics from across California will gather in Sacramento, the core of our state’s civic life, to ignite a faith that serves: a faith rooted in prayer, strengthened in communion with our bishops and alive in the public square.
It is a day to unite all Catholics — clergy and laity, families and individuals — together with our shepherds in worship and visible hope.
In this Lenten season of repentance and renewal, we gather not as partisans, but as people of prayer. Not to argue, but to intercede. Not to divide, but to witness as Christ’s peacemakers and help build the Kingdom in the public square.
Gathering at the State Capitol — where decisions shaping the lives of millions are made — we offer a different kind of presence: one grounded in prayer, humility, and love of neighbor, standing side by side with our bishops as one Church.
Throughout the day, participants — alongside California’s bishops — will take part in:
On this sacred feast, we remember that Mary appears to the world in many beloved forms — Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of La Vang, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima — yet her message is always the same: to trust God and serve others.
Whether you come to pray, to walk, to worship, or to stand in solidarity with your bishops and fellow Catholics, your presence becomes a quiet but powerful sign of unity and hope at the very center of our state’s public life.
Come as you are. Bring your faith. Walk with Our Lady. Serve in love.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Rally at Cathedral Plaza
10:45 AM-11:45 AM
Rosary procession around State Capitol Building returning to Cathedral
12:10 PM
Mass
Celebration of Mass by Bishop Jaime Soto at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
1:15 PM
Lunch and Legislative Office Drop-Ins
Grab lunch at a nearby restaurant and/or head over to the Capitol Swing Annex to visit your legislators offices
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
We encourage schools, youth groups, young adult groups, and all others to join!
Unfortunately, transportation for the event is not provided, as the procession will be walked. We encourage you to coordinate with your parish and/or diocese on carpools for transportation to the event.
For those in need of overnight accommodations, there are currently no contracted hotel rates. We encourage attendees with a large number of registrations to contact local hotels about discounts.
While Sacramento has several hotels in the area, the closest within walking distance to the event are:
Sacramento Hyatt, 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento Sheraton Grand, 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
There are several parking garages in the vicinity:
9th and L Street (Enter on 9th Street)
1100 J Street (Enter on Jazz Alley behind Cathedral)
1209 L Street (Enter on 12th Street next to Hyatt)
Please be advised there will be several large groups holding events at the Capitol on March 25, so please plan plenty of time to find parking.
Lunch is not provided at the event, but there are several restaurants and small eateries in the immediate area and several restaurant vendors will be on site for convenience.
Please stay tuned for a link to pre-order from LaBou Cafe, located near the Capitol.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament: 1019 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
O Street Capitol Annex Swing Space Legislative Offices: 1021 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
The optional legislative office meet-and-greets are an opportunity to greet lawmakers (if they are available) and staff to introduce yourself and provide them with any small gifts (rosaries, prayer cards, etc.) as a token of your appreciation.
There is no requirement to “lobby” the lawmaker offices, which usually requires a formal scheduled meeting. The CCC will provide written handouts that you can leave that highlights bills that align with the bishop’s policy priorities, which can be found on our website.
Use this resource to find the offices of your State Senator and Assemblymember, which will be located in the O Street Swing Space Annex.
Find here.
