The Holy Name Society is to honor the Holy Name of Jesus. It started as a mens organization and Nationally the racial make up is about two or three percent, according to Albert Wilson, the President of the local chapter.
The local chapter is majority Black-Americans, this reflects not only the diversity of the Catholic Church, but also the diversity of the West Los Angeles area.
The organization holds breakfast meetings that litany. To learn more about this orgazniation at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 1241 Corning St. West Los Angeles, CA 90035, contact Al Wilson at (310) 559-7159
All-powerful Father, today we rededicate ourselves to your service, and to the works of justice and freedom for all. As you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, help us to give witness in our lives and in our life as a nation to the rich diversity of your gifts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever.
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