Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez stopped by Long Beach on Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, for a Mass celebrating All Souls’ Day.
Gomez celebrated the Mass at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary. The event, attended by a crowd of parishoners also featured a performance by the children’s choir of St. Pancratius School, which is in Lakewood.
Members of the children’s choir of St. Pancratius School sing at an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
A missionary from St. Emydius Parish of Lynwood kisses the hand of LA Archbishop José H. Gomez following an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez greets parishioners at the conclusion of an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez greets parishioners at the conclusion of an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez greets parishioners at the conclusion of an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
An All Souls’ Day Mass is observed on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
A parishioner holds flowers during an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez approaches the altar to lead an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass led by Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners receive Communion from Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez at an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Parishioners attend an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez leads an All Souls’ Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at All Souls Cemetery & Mortuary in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
All Saints’ Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 1 to remember all saints and martyrs during Christian history. It is followed by All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2 to commemorate those who have passed within the faith.
All Souls’ Day is begins a month of reflection for the “faithful departed,” according to a press release from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.