St. Rita Choir Leader Part of Papal Canonization Service at LA Cathedral

Press Release posted 4/27/14 – Archbishop José Gomez will celebrate the canonization of Blessed Popes John Paul II and John XXIII on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. with a special Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles, 555 W. Temple St. The Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders will join the faithful of Los Angeles to commemorate this historic event.

Canonization Vigil for Pope John Paul II Held by Los Angeles Archdiocese and Knights of Columbus

The Archdiocese’s Office of New Evangelization, with support from the Knights of Columbus, held a special vigil to honor the life and pontificate of St. John Paul II at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 26, the eve of his canonization in Rome.

Don’t forget to pack patience, determination on pilgrimage to Rome

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When preparing for two canonizations that draw nearly 1 million people to Rome, people usually pack essentials like food, water, raingear and sunhats.

Friends, family say goodbye to bus crash victim Adrian Castro

After the vigil, the remembrances, the tales of heroism recounted, what remains is the sorrow.

On a blustery, bright morning in El Monte, the friends and family of Adrian Castro came together at the Church of the Nativity to say goodbye to the 19-year-old, who died earlier this month in a traffic accident in Northern California.

Man With No Arms Plays Guitar With Feet at Catholic Service

As Catholics around the world prepare to canonize two former Popes, Los Angeles prepares to share in the celebration.

Vigilia en Los Ángeles para Juan Pablo II

Miles de angelinos se preparan para la canonización del pontífice, entre ellos el músico Tony Meléndez que la cantó al papa en su gira por la ciudad.

Abren exhibición de artículos papales en Catedral angelina

El júbilo se apodera de Lalo García, al revivir el momento en que vio aparecer al papa Juan Pablo II, al centro del estadio de los Dodgers, vestido con los ropajes que le había diseñado y confeccionado.

Papas Juan Pablo II y Juan XXIII tienen su capilla en L.A.

Los papas Juan Pablo II y Juan XXIII que serán ungidos santos este domingo, tienen ya, una capilla especial en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles para que los católicos les puedan ir a rezar.