Consecration celebration will welcome the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as eighth bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles

The Consecration and Transitions Committees preparing arrangements to welcome the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as eighth bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles will meet in mid-April to confirm plans for the July 11-12 weekend and subsequent celebratory events. Additional information will be shared here as soon as details are finalized.

Updates will be posted on this page as they become available.

Committee named to coordinate July 11 Pasadena rites for consecration of Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as diocese’s eighth bishop

by EN Staff

A committee to facilitate the July 11 consecration of the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as eighth bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles has been named by the diocesan Standing Committee, its president, the Rev. Dr. Kate Cress, has announced.

In preparation for the upcoming 10 a.m. rites set for All Saints Church in Pasadena, the Consecration Committee will coordinate all aspects of the liturgy while working in tandem with the Transitions Committee, which is responsible for the hospitality aspects of the consecration weekend, said Cress, who is rector of St. James’ in the City, Los Angeles.

Pasadena’s All Saints Church selected to host consecration of next bishop diocesan

by Kate Cress

Dear Friends,

I am delighted to share great news with you. The Standing Committee has selected the location for the consecration of our eighth bishop diocesan on July 11, 2026: All Saints, Pasadena.