Knights honor 10th grader for religious liberty essay

Tenth-grade Long Beach student, Loyalty Traster-Lee, won First Place in the Knights of Columbus Essay contest themed, “The Importance of Religious Freedom.”

This is the first time the Knights of Columbus Council 9594 of St. Anne’s in Seal Beach participated in the annual contest. The Order of Knights of Columbus encourages all councils and assemblies to sponsor the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest each year for Catholic students in public, parochial and private schools in 8th-12th grades.

‘Those who are to be chosen in Christ’

Every year, usually on the First Sunday of Lent, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles celebrates the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. It is called election because the Church’s acceptance is founded on the election by God, in whose name the Church acts. In this celebration, the godparents of the catechumens are called upon to give testimony that their godchild has faithfully responded to God’s word and has begun to live their life in the spirit of the Gospel. After testimony is given by the godparents and the assembly affirms their readiness, the archbishop declares the Act of Election and the assembly offers special intercessions. The ceremony then closes with a special prayer over the elect.

More than 100 couples celebrate World Marriage Day at the Cathedral

In June of this year, Eddie and Norma Pozo will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary and, according to this young-at-heart couple, theirs has been fairy-tale romance, which began its first chapter in New York City during World War II.

Dick Closson: A loyal servant of the Catholic Church

The archdiocesan Legacy Society, at their annual luncheon at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, Jan. 25, honored Dick Closson, a loyal servant of the Catholic Church in Los Angeles for close to two decades.

Cathedral High, Kobe squeak out win vs. top hoops prospect

LOS ANGELES – A showdown between some of the best, as Cathdral High School went up against Maranatha high school of Pasadena in a game decided by one point.

The marquee matchup, UCLA bound Kobe Paras, taking on Tyler Dorsey, considered as one of the top 50 high school basketball players in the country. Dorsey, a former prodigy of Cathedral Coach William Middlebrooks, was fresh off back to back 40 point games and defended Kobe.

Catholic Schools Week observed in dioceses across the US

National Catholic Schools Week 2015 was observed in dioceses around the country Jan. 25–31. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” focused on the important academic, faith-building and societal contributions provided by a Catholic education.

Blessed Sacrament School celebrates centennial anniversary

In 1915 in the heart of Hollywood, near the dawn of the infamous city’s Golden Age, a small, modest Jesuit school opened its doors for the first time with a grand total of 17 students enrolled.

The consecrated life:A diocesan priest’s appreciation

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The consecrated life:A diocesan priest’s appreciation
February 5, 2015 – Father Sam Ward
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Archbishop José H. Gomez, together with auxiliary bishops, priests and lay faithful, celebrated the many women and men who, through their consecrated lives, have given service to the Church. The annual Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels honored these women and men and their religious congregation, particularly recognizing those marked 80, 75, 70, 65, 60, 55, 50, 40 and 25 years of service. Credit: Victor Alemán

I’m a public school boy. In fact, I didn’t go to Catholic school until I was 26 — when I entered the seminary! I didn’t know any nuns growing up. Religious life was a mystery to me. However, I do know that many of you reading this did attend Catholic school and were taught by sisters. Perhaps you grew up in or currently attend a parish run by religious priests.

‘Follow me’: Mass honors service of religious sisters and brothers

Archbishop José H. Gomez, together with auxiliary bishops, priests and lay faithful, celebrated the many women and men who, through their consecrated lives, have given service to the Church.

Vessels and Channels

Artist Simon Toparovsky’s latest exhibition at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels builds on his first liturgical commission — the beloved crucifix on the altar.