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These are the world’s most beautiful cathedrals
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as COLA, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels replaced the previous Cathedral of Saint Vibiana which was severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The new building opened in 2002 and sparked controversy for its large size, non-traditional architecture and expensive construction – the altar budget alone was $5 million. -
Long Waiting List for Baptisms among Los Angeles Hispanics during Pandemic
When in mid-March California authorities ordered the closure of all churches to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the biggest concern of Father Arturo Corral was that his congregation would drift away. Now, after the reopening, his uneasiness comes from not being able to fulfill all the requests for baptisms.
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New Vicar General, Vice Chancellor appointed for Archdiocese of LA
Archbishop José H. Gomez has appointed Fr. Brian Nunes as the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ next Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.
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At LA Archdiocese, immigration outreach is no ‘single-issue mission’
Long before he came to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as its director of Immigration and Public Affairs, Isaac Cuevas had his own immigrant’s story.
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Capellanes arriesgan su vida para ayudar a personas con COVID-19
Para Nemesio Santana ha sido una bendición ser capellán en tiempos del coronavirus y acompañar espiritualmente a los enfermos de esta pandemia a través de videollamadas, llamadas telefónicas, o guardando la distancia desde la puerta de sus cuartos en el Hospital del condado de Los Ángeles y de la Universidad del Sur de California (LAC+USC).
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Capellana arriesga su vida a diario frente al COVID-19, pero “ofrecer ayuda espiritual al enfermo es más gratificante”
En una época en la que muchos están lidiando con el COVID-19 entre la soledad y la muerte, el alivio llega también en forma de bienestar espiritual.
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Eight L.A. priests ordained outside in ‘historic’ socially distanced liturgy
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles greeted the relatively small, socially distanced gathering that had come to witness the ordination of eight men to the priesthood Aug. 8 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
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Eight LA priests ordained in ‘historic’ liturgy pushed outdoors by pandemic
Here we are,” Archbishop José H. Gomez said, greeting the relatively small, socially distanced gathering that had come to witness the ordination of eight men to the priesthood Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
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Priests of the pandemic generation
This is a beautiful day in the life of the family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The priesthood is so important, not only for the Church, but also for the whole world. Every priest is a sign of God’s love, a sign that he is still working in the world, still carrying out his plan of redemption.
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Catholic schools plan in-person classes, in contrast to public schools
It has been a busy summer for Robert Chevrier.
Chevrier is the principal of St. Joseph School which serves about 210 students from preschool through eighth grade in this Boston suburb.