ArtExchange exhibit features prisoners in a new light

Nicolassa Galvez, CEO of the ArtExchange left, and Amalia Molina, of the Office of Restorative Justice right, talk about the art as the ArtExchange is hosting an exhibition in collaboration with the Office of Restorative Justice of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles that will showcase artwork by various artists who have been or are currently in prisons and jails throughout California in Long Beach, CA. February 27, 2014. Artwork will be for sale, proceeds will fund programs for children whose parents are jailed and inmate re-entry support. The show opens to the public March 8.(Thomas R. Cordova/Press-Telegram/Daily Breeze)

Empieza la Cuaresma con el Miércoles de Ceniza

Miles de cristianos de todo el sur de California observan este miércoles como el día del inicio de la Cuaresma con la tradicional costumbre del Miércoles de Ceniza.

La Cuaresma es la preparación de los 40 días con la que los fieles se alistan para la Pascua a través de penitencias por sus pecados y la búsqueda de la renovación espiritual mediante la oración, la abnegación y las buenas obras.

Archbishop Gomez Asks Southland Catholics to Reflect on Beatitudes During Lent

Roman Catholic Archbishop Jose Gomez will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at noon in English at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, where Mass will be also celebrated in English at 5:15 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in Spanish.

Ash Wednesday kicks off Christian season of Lent

LOS ANGELES >> Christians throughout the Southland will observe Ash Wednesday today, beginning the 40-day season of Lent, when the faithful prepare for Easter by doing penance for sins and seeking spiritual renewal through prayer, self-denial and good works.

Upbeat future for priesthood? 3 California seminarians who answered call

Camarillo, California (CNN) — In the Catholic Church’s effort to remedy its shortage of clergy, Juan Jose Ochoa is a seminarian planning to become a priest, part of a trend of rising national enrollment in seminaries, though graduation rates remains low.

Faith & Popcorn

It’s a cardinal rule among Hollywood producers: Never spend your own money. But Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have other rules they live by. Commandments, to be precise. And last summer their religious faith told them to double down on the Bible.

Solo música, sin debates

Dos orquestas sinfónicas y una sola sinfonía. Música, arte y emoción. Los debates políticos quedaron fuera.

La Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela (OSSBV) y la Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) lograron elevar la emoción de los asistentes a la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, en donde ayer ofrecieron un concierto gratis.

Sinfónica de Venezuela y YOLA brillan en Catedral de LA

La Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela (OSSBV) y la Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) lograron elevar la emoción de los asistentes a la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, en donde ofrecieron un concierto gratis.