The exhibit offers observers an overview of what the archdiocese grew from. There is a spectacular, and huge, gold monstrance crafted for the founding of the archdiocese (previously a diocese) and installation of Archbishop John J. Cantwell, its first archbishop, as well as historic vestments, habits, and photographs of the wildly popular “Mary’s Hour” devotional event that, at one time, attracted 100,000 devotees to the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Among the galleries, one is dedicated to the richness of the archdiocese’s present, one that regularly sees Mass celebrated in 42 different languages. Photos highlighting the diversity of Catholic faith traditions are meant to show us “what the church is now in Los Angeles and, really, what its future is." said Sister M. Anncarla Costello, Chancellor, who curated the exhibit with Fr. Parker Sandoval, vice-chancellor. “The art comes with a message, because they’re not just great pieces of art, they are teaching us we are all united in Christ. All part of the communion of saints. That’s what we wanted to communicate with our choices,” Father Sandoval said.”
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Angelus News: Cathedral exhibit brings 250 years of LA Catholic history to life - September 28, 2021