How LA religion teachers are keeping distance learning ‘Catholic’

When Gary Sullivan met with his fellow faculty members earlier this summer, the list of things to sort out for the upcoming school year was long.

Bishop Barron defends Junípero Serra: Evangelization is not ‘cultural aggression’

Bishop Robert Barron this week delivered a homily in support of St. Junípero Serra, an 18th century Franciscan missionary whose legacy has drawn renewed scrutiny in recent months from some who consider him a symbol of an oppressive colonial system.

Replica of Vatican migrant statue makes a fitting first stop in LA

What strikes you when first confronted by “Angels Unawares” on the plaza of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the weight of the thing. Timothy Schmalz’s bronze sculpture, 20-feet long and 12 feet high, weighs 3.8 tons and looks every ounce of it.

How LA parishes are taking the sacraments outdoors this summer

“Move your hair, Nida,” advises Father Raymond Decipeda as a woman approaches a row of temperature scanners outside a church parking lot.

Love in the time of COVID-19

When Amanda Valenzuela and Stephen Osborn became engaged last November, they planned to marry at the newly renovated St. Lawrence Martyr Church in Redondo Beach. “It is a breathtaking church,” Amanda said. “There is no church more beautiful than that one.”

Masks, pods, and lots of wipes: CIF sports eyes return to action

On the surface, it looks almost like business as usual, with football players exercising under a warm summer sun and under the watchful eyes of a coach, preparing for the upcoming season.

New LA priests: Louie Reyes

The “Pandemic Class of 2020,” as they call themselves, has endured quarantine and a delayed ordination date, which was originally scheduled for May 30. But they all agree that the extra preparation time was providential.

In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing a new soon-to-be Father. Los Angeles, meet your new priests!