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LA archdiocese asks parishes to hold special collection for Holy Land relief
Parishes in the LA Archdiocese are being asked to hold an emergency second collection to help Christians in the Holy Land affected by the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Blumenthal Honored by Archbishop Gomez
On Feb. 24, Thomas J. Blumenthal, President and CEO of GEARYS Beverly Hills was recognized with an Archbishop’s Award by the Most Reverend Jose H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles. The theme for this year’s event was “An Evening of Grace and Gratitude,” and it was attended by over 900 individuals at the Beverly Hilton. There were five awards presented at this year’s dinner, which recognizes and celebrates the noteworthy contributions of selected Catholic individuals to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
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Padre Serra’s comeback: Statue removed from Ventura city hall returns to mission
On Feb. 29, a larger-than-life-size bronze statue of St. Junípero Serra came home to the last of the nine missions that the 18th-century Spanish missionary founded: the Mission Basilica San Buenaventura.
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In a difficult world, we can still proclaim Jesus
It was a joy to be with so many of you at our Religious Education Congress. I came away inspired by your passion to pass on the faith to our young people and to share the Gospel with our neighbors.
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Bishop O’Connell ‘still looking out for us’ one year after death, friends say
One year since the death of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell, the shock over his murder has largely worn off, the tributes have died down, and the billboards that briefly lit up Los Angeles freeways flashing his smiling face are gone.
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Memorial Mass held for slain Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell one year after his murder
A special memorial Mass was held Saturday to honor slain Archdiocese of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell one year after his murder.
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Mass for slain San Gabriel Valley Bishop David O’Connell draws hundreds
More than 800 people gathered at the San Gabriel Mission Church on Saturday, Feb. 24, to remember San Gabriel Valley Bishop David O’Connell, a year and one week since the beloved Los Angeles Catholic priest was fatally shot at his Hacienda Heights home.
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Hundreds gather to honor murdered L.A. Auxillary Bishop David O’Connell
A little more than a year ago, mourners were shocked when Los Angeles Auxillary Bishop David O’Connell was found murdered in his Hacienda Heights home.
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¿Quieres trabajar en un cementerio? no tengas miedo, hay buenos salarios y beneficios
Francisco Flores dice que cuando su hermana le dijo que había trabajo en el cementerio católico de Culver City, de inmediato le respondió que de ninguna manera aceptaría un empleo de ese tipo.
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El Congreso de LA de 2024 se plantea obstáculos y oportunidades en un mundo cambiante
El reto de superar los obstáculos — ya sean culturales, espirituales o incluso eclesiales — marcó gran parte de la conversación en el Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles de este año.