The untold LA story of the miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint

For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez’s ankle, or even parts of it, the word “miracle” was hard not to think of.

Lithuanian Catholics see ways to ‘keep the faith alive’ at LA event

Irene “Jurate” Venckus knows the saga and strength of her Lithuanian family.

Her grandfather was shot by invading Russians during World War II. Her uncle joined the resistance fighters.

Noel Díaz, El Sembrador supporters reflect on celebrating with Pope Francis

In March 1984, Noel Díaz was participating in Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Los Angeles when he felt a deep calling from God to start serving his community through evangelization.

LA Archdiocese’s Called to Renew campaign restoring both people and parishes

When the Called to Renew campaign was first launched in 2018, many took it simply as a way to raise funds for capital projects across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Black Catholics look to a new generation of leaders at LA gathering

When 10 Black bishops decided to issue a pastoral letter on the state of Black Catholicism in the U.S. in 1984, they identified a few basic priorities: overcoming racism, creating opportunities to experience the Church as a community, and passing the faith to future generations.

Bishop Elshoff: How Blessed Solanus Casey ‘blew open’ the door to my ministry

The year was 1973. The place was the Capuchin Novitiate of San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez, California. I was a novice there when I was introduced to the life of Capuchin Father Solanus Casey by Father Columban Butler, a Capuchin chaplain at nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base.

Seven new LA deacons ordained, taking final step before priesthood in 2025

That’s how Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Brian Nunes described the journeys of the seven men ordained as transitional deacons Nov. 23 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the final step before becoming priests.

Schedule of events for Simbang Gabi 2024 in the LA Archdiocese

Every year, dozens of parishes around the Archdiocese of Los Angeles host celebrations marking Simbang Gabi, a Filipino tradition that celebrates the nine days leading up to Christmas with the celebration of the Mass, novenas, and food.

2024 Immaculate Conception Mass obligation remains in LA, despite date transfer

In years past, when a solemnity fell on a Sunday during Advent, Lent, or Easter, the feast day would be transferred to Monday and Catholics were encouraged, but not obligated, to attend Mass.

How ‘Angelica’ was born: Winemakers honor San Gabriel Mission

With church bells above her head and gravestones at her feet, Amy Luftig harvests grapes at Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, home to perhaps the oldest-producing vine in California. The unique setting — part vineyard, part shrine — fills the vintner with serenity.