'250 Years of Mission' Art Exhibit to open at Cathedral

‘250 Years of Mission’ is a new art exhibit hosted by the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in celebration of the Archdiocese’s ‘Forward in Mission’ Jubilee Year.

The year-long exhibition of paintings, photos and artifacts showcasing the rich legacy of Catholic faith in Los Angeles over the decades will be available to the public during the course of the “ Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year from September 11, 2021 through September 10, 2022.

The exhibit will be open to the public during regular hours of operation.

250 Years of Mission will feature a painting by sacred artist Lalo Garcia commissioned by Archbishop José H. Gomez in honor of the canonization of St. Junípero Serra, and a tapestry by John Nava which was displayed at the Mass of Canonization of St. Junípero on September 23, 2015 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.

Two paintings will be displayed by Aurelio G. D. Mendoza which depict the work of St. Junípero including the building of the missions. Several pieces from the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel will be displayed including 19th-century artifacts and colonial paintings.

In addition, Archbishop Gomez will solemnly inaugurate the Jubilee with Mass and the opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Saturday, September 11 at 11 a.m. On Sunday, the 22 pilgrimage sites will also open their Holy Doors, through which pilgrims can pass throughout the Jubilee Year to obtain a special blessing.