LA opens doors to San Gabriel jubilee year hoping in ‘a new start’

All eyes were on Archbishop José H. Gomez, Saturday, Sept. 11, as he approached the imposing bronze doors that form the main entrance to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The eyes that followed him belonged to local faithful of all stripes, from consecrated and lay religious members in their habits, caps, and capes to families with young children braving the summer heat, brimming with anticipation.

Catholic leaders remember first responders, those who died on 9/11

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops recalled the heroic deeds of first responders and security forces during the Sept. 11 attacks around the country on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the day’s harrowing events.

Outdoor prayer vigil launches San Gabriel jubilee

During a prayer service commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Archbishop José H. Gomez quoted the prophet Isaiah, who directed the faithful to “look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the quarry from which you were taken.”

USCCB president asks bishops to consider storm relief collection

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking bishops throughout the country to consider taking up a voluntary special collection to help in the recovery and the humanitarian response to Hurricane Ida.

Saint of the day: Vibiana

St. Vibiana was a third-century virgin martyr. She is the patroness of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Vibiana’s remains were discovered on December 9, 1853, in ancient catacombs near the Appian Way. A marble tablet on her tomb was inscribed “to the soul of the innocent and pure Vibiana,” with a laurel wreath, which symbolized martyrdom among ancient Christians.

For SoCal folklorico group, dancing is an act of faith

They come from all walks of life — psychologists, lab technicians, post office workers, public school employees, college students, and even a director of human resources.

Big gift helps launch ‘landscape study’ of LA’s religious sisters

Spread across 120 active congregations, orders, and religious institutions and living in several hundred different locations in three counties, keeping track of the more than 1,200 religious sisters living and ministering in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is no easy task.