Archbishop José H. Gomez opens Religious Education Congress remembering life of murdered Bishop David G. O’Connell

The first anniversary of the shocking killing of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell prompted reflections and commemorations from Catholic leaders about the bishop’s joy and love of Jesus Christ. The anniversary comes as his alleged killer is expected to face trial later this year.

A un año de su asesinato, la comunidad católica recuerda al obispo David O’Connell

Un querido obispo católico que fue asesinado en 2023 fue recordado por los fieles de todo el condado de Los Ángeles en el primer aniversario de su muerte.

LA Catholics remember slain Bishop David O’Connell on 1st anniversary of death

A beloved Catholic bishop who was murdered in 2023 was remembered by the faithful across Los Angeles County on the first anniversary of his death.

A year has passed since beloved LA priest was slain. In quiet moments, ‘he’s here,’ say his admirers

It was at a San Fernando Mission retreat in September when Isaac Cuevas was immediately struck by the sound of an unplanned devotional hymn, its melody echoing during a moment of quiet reflection and prayer.

On Ash Wednesday, LA faithful begin the solemn season of Lent

Across the Los Angeles region, Christians are observing the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday — the day after “Fat/Shrove Tuesday” or Mardi Gras in some cultures — marks the official start of the solemn 40-day season of Lent: a time of deep prayer, repentance and sacrifice in the Christian faith, that leads to Easter. Many Catholics, evangelicals, Lutherans, and other Christian denominations traditionally observe the day with fasting, tithing, and abstaining from meat or other luxuries.

Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 10-17

Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: The gathering begins with a Rosary, noon, and followed by Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrating the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick and blessing of caregiver hands with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and a holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. Members of the Order of Malta will collect attendees’ prayer intention cards and place the cards in a petition box at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes during their annual pilgrimage in May 2024. The Mass will be live stream on youtube.com/olacathedral. Parking $12 (carpooling is recommended). Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org

Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Jan. 27-Feb. 3

Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: The gathering begins with a Rosary, noon, and followed by Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrating the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick and blessing of caregiver hands with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and a holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. Members of the Order of Malta will collect attendees’ prayer intention cards and place the cards in a petition box at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes during their annual pilgrimage in May 2024. The Mass will be live streamed on youtube.com/olacathedral. Parking $12 (carpooling is recomm

PHOTOS: 2024 Walk for Life West Coast and OneLife LA: ‘Powerful Witness to Life’

Rain couldn’t dampen the hearts that champion the cause of the unborn in California on Saturday.

Annual OneLife LA celebration draws thousands to downtown

The 10th annual OneLife LA was held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles, billed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as a celebration of the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.

Annual OneLife LA Celebration Draws Thousands To Downtown

The 10th annual OneLife L.A. was held Saturday in downtown Los Angeles, billed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as a celebration of the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.