Sheriff, archbishop bring Christmas faith to inmates at LA County detention center

LA Sheriff, Officials Attend First Holiday Mass with Female Inmates

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, sheriff’s officials and Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrated Christmas Day mass with female inmates at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, as part of the first new Religious and Volunteer Services Office program. The service provided a “meaningful and impactful” opportunity for inmates to pause, reflect and participate in a shared, spiritual moment offering hope, comfort and a sense of dignity …

Sheriff, archbishop bring Christmas faith to inmates at LA County detention center

Christmas Day in Los Angeles County included the customary Masses and church services celebrating the birth of Jesus along with annual events providing meals to the homeless and poor. One service was particularly poignant, as Archbishop José H. Gomez brought the faith to inmates in custody on the birthday of Christians’ savior. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department leadership and faith leaders hosted a Christmas Day service at the Century …