Amid unrest in LA over ICE raids, faithful urged to pray for peace in streets, city

Amid ongoing unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, “we bring our cares and anxieties to Jesus today, and to his Mother, Our Lady of the Angels,” Archbishop Jose´ H Gomez said 11 June.

“Today we are united with parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in praying for peace in our streets and in our city,” Archbishop Gomez said in his homily during noon Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels .

“We are facing a challenging moment in our city and many of our neighbors are frightened. There is too much tension, too much uncertainty and violence. So, we bring our cares and anxieties to Jesus today, and to his Mother, Our Lady of the Angels.”

Archbishop Gomez had called for a day of prayer for peace and unity in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in response to protests that began 6 June over immigration raids by ICE and followed by President Donald Trump’s activation of the National Guard, and later Marines, in the city.

Parishes across the Los Angeles Archdiocese were invited to commit to prayer in the days ahead for peace, unity and healing.