‘Life is beautiful!’ declares Archbishop Gomez as OneLife LA celebrates 10 years

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles founded OneLife LA a decade ago with a mission of promoting “the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.” On Jan. 20, the annual gathering commences its 10th anniversary of celebrating life with the energy, prayer and particularly joyful sense of fellowship for which it has become known. The enthusiastic archbishop took time to chat with me about the event’s impact and significance.

Giving back to Guadalupe: An LA singer’s ‘Mañanitas’ miracle

On the cover: Local journalist and musician Rosy Oros had her “Guadalupe moment” with Our Lady at this year’s “Las Mañanitas” celebration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Dec. 11-12. On Page 10, Angelus contributor Theresa Cisneros has the story of the near-death experience that Oros believes she survived only thanks to the prayers of the Virgin she’s held close to since childhood.

Cathedral hosts prayers for LA’s homeless dead as crisis worsens

Archbishop José H. Gomez called on Angelenos to look at those suffering on the streets with “new eyes” at an interreligious prayer service remembering the city’s homeless dead.

Sherman Oaks Catholic School donates Christmas gifts for sick kids

Staff and students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Sherman Oaks partnered with the HoldYou Foundation to provide Christmas gifts for several families who have young ones battling a life-threatening illness.

Simbang Gabi Mass 2023

‘You kind of feel like Santa’: LA Catholics volunteer, donate for Adopt-a-Family 2023

Juan Manuel was just settling in with two of his four kids after working a graveyard shift at a local freezer warehouse, when there was a sudden knock at their apartment door.

Singer performs at Guadalupe ‘Mananitas’ event after near-death experience

Five years ago, Rosy Oros lay comatose in a hospital bed in Mexico — some 1,500 miles away from home — after experiencing complications from a medical procedure that had taken a drastic toll on her body and mind.

A Filipino flow to ‘Las Mañanitas’

Since Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Philippines, the Filipino community also has a great devotion to the Virgin. So it was a great honor for Filipino dancers and a singer to be featured at the annual “Las Mañanitas” celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Las posadas: A SoCal Christmas tradition for us to welcome Jesus

Zonia Montano, a longtime parishioner and volunteer coordinator at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Altadena, can hardly wait for Christmas to arrive.

Federal investigation sides with LA Archdiocese in Title I funding dispute

The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has sided with a prior ruling that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) illegally withheld federal funds from low-income LA Catholic school students.