SANTA BARBARA – On Saturday, 2 May 2026, the parish of Our Lady of Sorrows, 21 East Sola Street, will celebrate a May Crowning beginning at 11am with a Marian reflection by Ivan Lopez, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, in the parish hall. Seating is limited, and light refreshments will be provided. A suggested donation of $10 is requested.
A bilingual family Mass, including the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, will follow at 12:10pm.
The May Crowning is a traditional Catholic devotion observed during the month of May, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven. The ceremony typically includes the placing of a crown of flowers upon a statue of Mary as a sign of devotion and recognition of her role in salvation history.
