In dioceses across California — and indeed around the country — many parishes are inviting the faithful to come together for special Holy Hour services as a way to stand in solidarity with immigrants and with people living in detention centers. These Holy Hours, often held before the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic adoration or dedicated time of prayer and reflection, offer a profound means to embody compassion and accompaniment.
In this way, Holy Hours become more than a devotional exercise — they become a visible and spiritual act of solidarity, a statement of faith in justice, and a commitment to accompany those whose lives have been disrupted, detained, or displaced. More information below on Holy Hours taking place throughout California dioceses.
Tuesday, December 9
Our Lady of the Angels Region:
St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church
546 East Florence Avenue
Inglewood CA 90301
Time: 7:00 pm
San Gabriel Region:
Resurrection Catholic Church
3360 Opal St.
Los Angeles, CA. 90023
Time: 7:00 pm
San Fernando Region:
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
13001 Victory Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Time: 7:00 pm
Santa Barbara Region:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
500 North Juanita Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Time: 6:00pm
San Pedro Region:
St. Anthony Church
540 Olive Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mass and Holy Hour for Immigrants
Tuesday, December 9 • 7:00 PM | St. Peter Catholic Church, San Francisco
Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco for a Mass and Holy Hour for immigrants on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00pm at St. Peter Catholic Church in San Francisco. The archdiocese is joining California dioceses in a day of prayer in solidarity with immigrants, organized by the California Catholic Conference. Mass and Holy Hour to be offered by Father Moises Agudo.
Mass and Holy Hour for Immigrants Families
Tuesday, December 9 • 6:00 PM | San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey
The Diocese of Monterey will be hosting a Holy Hour for our migrant brothers and sisters on the Feast of St. Juan Diego, December 9th, at San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Vigilia de Adoracion
Tuesday, December 9 • 7:00 PM | St. Cornelius, Richmond
Adoration Vigil for the Spanish-speaking community of immigrants, led by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, St. Cornelius (205 28th St., Richmond)
Please join Bishop Jaime Soto on December 9th:
St. Peter-All Hallows Parish 5501 14th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820
6pm Mass | 7pm Holy Hour
Por favor únase al Obispo Jaime Soto el 9 de diciembre:
Parroquia de St. Peter-All Hallow’s 5501 14th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95820
6pm para misa | 7pm para hora santa.
Holy Hour for Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum-Seekers
Tuesday, December 9 • 7:00 PM | Holy Cross Church, San José
On the Feast of Saint Juan Diego, the Diocese of San José will join dioceses across California in a unified Day of Prayer for and with our brothers and sisters who are immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers. All are invited to a special Holy Hour of prayer for Immigrants on Tuesday, December 9, the Feast of St. Juan Diego, at 7:00 PM at Holy Cross Church (580 Jackson St., San José).
Join Us for a Virtual Advent Prayer Vigil
You Are Not Alone: Advent Hope and Solidarity with Migrants
Wednesday, Dec. 10 | 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET | Online
Español: https://bit.ly/1iglesia1familia
English: https://bit.ly/UnaFamiliaZoom
This Advent, let’s come together in prayer and solidarity with migrants and refugees. Through Scripture, testimonies, and intercessions in multiple languages, we’ll create a sacred space of hope and light.
