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LA Catholics pray for healing of Pope Francis
As Christians around the world continue to call on the healing of Pope Francis, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles joined in prayer during a midday Mass on Monday, Feb. 24.
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Recuerdan a obispo asesinado en Los Ángeles como prueba de que “Dios nos hace mejores”
Mons. Brian Nunes, Obispo Auxiliar de Los Ángeles (Estados Unidos), recordó el legado de Mons. David O’Connell, obispo de origen irlandés asesinado en 2023, y destacó que este último es prueba y testimonio de que la grandeza de “Dios nos hace mejores”.
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Los Angeles archbishop to celebrate Mass, bless memorial garden for Bishop O’Connell
To mark the second anniversary of Bishop David G. O’Connell’s passing, Archbishop José H. Gomez will celebrate a special Mass and bless a newly created memorial garden in his honor Feb. 9 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish in the South Los Angeles neighborhood.
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Pope brings us to his own youth with February intention
This month Pope Francis is inviting the faithful to join him in praying for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This topic leads him to speak about young people, and the need to accompany them with their dreams and concerns. At the same time, he talks about a crucial moment in his own life.
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Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2025 edition)
Fresh off of MLK Day celebrations in dioceses around the country, Black History Month is now upon us, bringing even more celebrations. We have compiled here a list of such events throughout the nation in the coming days and weeks.
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California Fires Highlight LA’s Close-Knit Catholic Enclaves
Recovery efforts are underway in Los Angeles County after the devastating effects of the Palisades and Eaton Fires in early January — even as more fires rage.
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‘Symbol of Hope’: LA Archdiocese Opens Its Doors and Arms to Parishioners of Destroyed Church
Only one Catholic church was destroyed in one of the most destructive fires in the history of Los Angeles, this month’s Palisades fire. That’s because it was the only Catholic church in Pacific Palisades.
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Los Angeles Catholic reveals stories of faith and hope
Pablo Kay, the Editor-in-Chief of Angelus News in Los Angeles, is grateful for Pope Francis’ closeness to the fire-devastated US city, and describes himself as “very fortunate.” “The fires didn’t affect me or my family directly as we were at a safe distance from where the fires happened.” However, as he recounts the dramatic situation in this interview with Vatican News, as a sort of ‘humanitarian disaster,’ he recognizes how it has affected his work dramatically to provide around-the-clock coverage, and not only of what is going on in terms of the destruction, but also of countless stories and initiatives, especially of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest US Archdiocese with about 300 parishes.
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Catholic bishops speak out, emphasize dignity of all in response to Trump’s executive orders on immigration
As President Donald Trump signs executive orders on immigration, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) officials continue to urge for immigration reform and virtuous immigration enforcement.
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PHOTOS: Faith, hope, and healing shine at OneLife LA amid southern California fires
Approximately 3,000 people gathered for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA on Saturday. While previously held as a walk through the streets of Los Angeles, the event was moved to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown L.A. due to unhealthy air caused by the region’s wildfires and the acute need of police in other parts of the city.