“More the merrier” marriages at San Gabriel Mission

When Susana Ambrosio walked down the aisle of the San Gabriel Mission Church, adorned in a white, sequined gown as the crowd sang and clapped along to “Vienen Con Alegria,” (“We Come With Joy”), it had been three decades in the making.

Notre Dame Children’s Choir to perform in downtown LA

The University of Notre Dame Children’s Choir is leaving the snow behind this Christmas season to come to LA. They will be performing with award-winning jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Fri., Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.

Girls’ volleyball: Mater Dei’s Berty named D-1 Player of the Year

Natalie Berty, who helped lead Mater Dei to the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 and State Open Division championships, was named the CIF-SS Division 1 Player of the Year Nov. 26.

Free Catholic school tuition offered to kids displaced by Camp Fire

After 17 days of scorching more than 150,000 acres in northern California, the Camp Fire – one of the states deadliest and most destructive wildfires on record – has finally been contained.

High school polls: Seven Catholic basketball teams are No. 1

Seven Catholic high schools are ranked Number 1 in the initial CIF-Southern Section basketball polls released Nov. 26.

Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks, Salesian, Providence/Burbank, and Don Bosco Tech hold the top spots in their respective boys’ divisions, while St. Paul, St. Mary’s Academy, and Villanova Prep are No. 1 among girls’ teams in their divisions.

Girls’ volleyball: Mater Dei wins first State title

In a style that was as dominant as its previous win was heart-stopping, Mater Dei High School captured the CIF State Girls’ Volleyball Open Division championship Nov. 17, defeating Central of Fresno in straight sets.

Girls’ tennis: Bishop Montgomery breaks Catholic CIF title drought

For the first time in 41 years, Bishop Montgomery High School won a CIF-Southern Section girls’ tennis championship, defeating El Toro 10-8 in the finals Nov. 9 at the Claremont Club.

New ADLA website celebrates local works of mercy ministries

In commemoration of the second World Day of the Poor, celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 18, the Office of Life, Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has launched a new website, LACatholics.org, where Catholics can learn what the local Church is doing and find ways to get involved in the different ministries that support the underserved.

LA Catholics honor veterans

This Veterans’ Day, the Archdiocese Office of Family Life planned a special Mass to honor the veterans in our community who serve our country and defend our freedom.