A Filipino flow to ‘Las Mañanitas’

Since Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Philippines, the Filipino community also has a great devotion to the Virgin. So it was a great honor for Filipino dancers and a singer to be featured at the annual “Las Mañanitas” celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Las posadas: A SoCal Christmas tradition for us to welcome Jesus

Zonia Montano, a longtime parishioner and volunteer coordinator at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Altadena, can hardly wait for Christmas to arrive.

Federal investigation sides with LA Archdiocese in Title I funding dispute

The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) has sided with a prior ruling that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) illegally withheld federal funds from low-income LA Catholic school students.

Simbang Gabi 2023 Mass schedule

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.

Why a record 18 churches are celebrating 100th anniversaries in LA Archdiocese

In 1923, a sign was placed in the hills above Los Angeles hoping to attract buyers to a new real estate development. Though the sign was only meant to be temporary, 100 years later it has become a symbol of both a bygone era and a representation of something that has endured through constantly changing times.

Meet the Archdiocese of LA’s new racial relations director

In early September, Cynthia Jones-Campbell joined the Archdiocese of LA’s Office of Life, Justice and Peace as the new associate director of its racial relations ministry.

LA Archdiocese raises $200,000 for Maui wildfire relief

Parishioners of parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles helped raise $200,000 during a special collection in August to directly help those affected by the Maui wildfires, according to the Mission Office.

Black Catholic History Month: Ancestral Mass honors the past

As the Procession of Ancestors made its way down the center aisle at St. Odilia Church in Los Angeles, volunteers walked with candles illuminating the photo of a departed community member.

Service of Thanksgiving event will focus on Israel-Hamas conflict

Special prayer intentions for those affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war will be the focus of the South Bay Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving annual event scheduled for Nov. 21 at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach.

LA Catholics experience joy as Our Lady of Guadalupe image tours LA

Marcia Garcia credits Our Lady of Guadalupe with saving her life not once, but twice.

Garcia said she was dehydrated nearly to the point of death at age 1, when her parents asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for her and she was successfully healed.