Mother’s Day in Los Angeles County included a healing service outside the Men’s Central Jail for mothers of sons who died in custody and Archbishop José H. Gómez blessing all mothers in attendance during two Masses at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
“Stand With Mothers” began with a rally at 3 p.m. Saturday outside the jail. The mothers then camped overnight in tents on the lawn in front of the jail leading up to the healing service planned for 10:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the group to the Los Angeles Times.
“As we approach the second annual Mother’s Day Action Weekend — a time that holds both deep sorrow and a powerful sense of solidarity — we were looking forward to honoring our children’s memories together,” the statement said…