Transitional deacons urged to ‘serve the people with love’

In preparation for their final stage of formation before ordination to the priesthood next June, four men were ordained to the transitional diaconate for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Nov. 23 at St. John’s Seminary, Camarillo.

The four (and their home parishes) are Deacons Andrew Seungku Chung, St. Gregory Nazianzen, Los Angeles; Scott Corrie, Our Lady of Lourdes, Northridge; Christopher Mario Felix, Guardian Angel, Pacoima; and Juan Jose Ochoa, St. Patrick/St. Stephen, Los Angeles.

La Virgen: Celebrating her message of ‘God’s love and mercy’

“Que viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! Que viva San Juan Diego! Que viva Cristo Rey!”

Such was the refrain of thousands of Catholic faithful of all ages from across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles — including Aztec and Matachines dancers, indigenous drummers, mariachi singers, members of Guadalupanos Unidos, and everyday churchgoers — who came together Dec. 1 for the 82nd annual Procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe.

“La Virgen” regresa a Catedral de Los Ángeles

Como un regalo de Navidad, retorna a la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles la obra teatral “La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin”. El regreso se realiza gracias a una subvención de la compañía de alimentos Goya y el apoyo de la Catedral.

Pilgrimage for ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe’ Concludes at ELAC

Catholics from different cities and different nationalities participated last Saturday in the 82nd annual procession and Mass in honor of “Our Lady of Guadalupe.” Devotees made the mile-long walk that traveled from Cesar Chavez Avenue to East Los Angeles College (ELAC) stadium in Monterey Park where the procession culminated with a Mass in honor of the “Pilgrim Virgin,” as the religious icon is also known.

LA Flower District Petallers Business Blooms With Dia De Guadalupe Rose Demand

Business is blooming for LA Flower District California Flower Mall petallers supplying wholesale and discount farm fresh red roses to hundreds of churches and millions of Latinos expressing devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Brings Hope To Southern California

LYNWOOD — At a women’s jail in this largely immigrant Los Angeles suburb, inmate Francisca Cabral had been waiting for a sign to affirm she was on track to turn her life around.

The 26-year-old mother of three, who is serving a four-year sentence for a narcotics conviction, felt she received that sign on Nov. 17 with a visit from Our Lady of Guadalupe, a celebrated Mexican icon of the Virgin Mary for Roman Catholics. Her feast day is Dec. 12.

Tujunga Church Children’s Choir Going To Carnegie Hall

osted: Dec 04, 2013 6:14 PM PST
Updated: Dec 18, 2013 2:59 PM PST
Their voices are still developing, but they are strong. The children’s choir of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, in Tujunga, practices three times a week. They have a lot to prepare for, twenty five of the young kids have been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall next summer. Yes, the one in New York!

Our Lady of Guadalupe brings hope to devotees around Southern California

LYNWOOD>> At a women’s jail in this largely immigrant Los Angeles suburb, inmate Francisca Cabral had been waiting for a sign to affirm she was on track to turn her life around.

Archbishop Gomez honors slain Salvadoran in LA ceremony

Archbishop Oscar Romero at a Los Angeles Park Nov. 23, praising the peaceful vision of the murdered Salvadoran archbishop.

“This gathering today is such a beautiful witness to his memory. My friends, this is what Archbishop Romero lived for,” Archbishop Gomez said Nov. 23 at MacArthur Park in Central Los Angeles.