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  • Archbishop José H. Gomez opens Religious Education Congress remembering life of murdered Bishop David G. O’Connell
    February 20, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    The first anniversary of the shocking killing of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell prompted reflections and commemorations from Catholic leaders about the bishop’s joy and love of Jesus Christ. The anniversary comes as his alleged killer is expected to face trial later this year.

  • A un año de su asesinato, la comunidad católica recuerda al obispo David O’Connell
    February 19, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    Un querido obispo católico que fue asesinado en 2023 fue recordado por los fieles de todo el condado de Los Ángeles en el primer aniversario de su muerte.

  • LA Catholics remember slain Bishop David O’Connell on 1st anniversary of death
    February 18, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    A beloved Catholic bishop who was murdered in 2023 was remembered by the faithful across Los Angeles County on the first anniversary of his death.

  • A year has passed since beloved LA priest was slain. In quiet moments, ‘he’s here,’ say his admirers
    February 17, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    It was at a San Fernando Mission retreat in September when Isaac Cuevas was immediately struck by the sound of an unplanned devotional hymn, its melody echoing during a moment of quiet reflection and prayer.

  • On Ash Wednesday, LA faithful begin the solemn season of Lent
    February 14, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    Across the Los Angeles region, Christians are observing the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

    Ash Wednesday — the day after “Fat/Shrove Tuesday” or Mardi Gras in some cultures — marks the official start of the solemn 40-day season of Lent: a time of deep prayer, repentance and sacrifice in the Christian faith, that leads to Easter. Many Catholics, evangelicals, Lutherans, and other Christian denominations traditionally observe the day with fasting, tithing, and abstaining from meat or other luxuries.

  • It’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. What’s a Catholic to do?
    February 14, 2024  |  In The News  |  

    Wednesday is Valentine’s Day, a holiday widely observed by indulging in something romantic and sweet with the person you love. But many Catholics and other Christians across Southern California will be receiving a cross made of ash on their foreheads that day because it’s Ash Wednesday, whose vibe is anything but indulgent.

  • Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 10-17
    February 10, 2024  |  Archbishop Gomez, In The News  |  

    Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: The gathering begins with a Rosary, noon, and followed by Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrating the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick and blessing of caregiver hands with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and a holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. Members of the Order of Malta will collect attendees’ prayer intention cards and place the cards in a petition box at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes during their annual pilgrimage in May 2024. The Mass will be live stream on youtube.com/olacathedral. Parking $12 (carpooling is recommended). Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org

  • Los Angeles Catholics to Celebrate World Day of the Sick in Dedication to Our Lady of Lourdes
    February 6, 2024  |  In The News  |  

    The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles will celebrate the annual World Day of the Sick Mass this year at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels.

  • Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 3-10
    February 3, 2024  |  In The News  |  

    Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: The gathering begins with a Rosary, noon, and followed by Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrating the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick and blessing of caregiver hands with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and a holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. Members of the Order of Malta will collect attendees’ prayer intention cards and place the cards in a petition box at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes during their annual pilgrimage in May 2024. The Mass will be live stream on youtube.com/olacathedral. Parking $12 (carpooling is recommended). Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org

  • Changing the world at OneLife LA
    January 29, 2024  |  In The News  |  

    I know this is wishful thinking, but as I walked amid the rain and the throngs at the 10th annual OneLife LA, I wished that my friends, acquaintances, and yes, even family members, who are not pro-life, were there beside me. I thought how good it would have been for those on the opposite end of this issue to see the pro-life movement up close and personal. As has been proven countless times, when the media, the arts, and the academy are so strongly allied on the other side of this issue, being pro-life can seem like an uphill battle.