LA archdiocese settles sex abuse case for nearly $10 million

Mar 13, 2013 - 11:04 am .- The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $9.99 million to settle a case brought by four supposed sex abuse victims of Michael Baker, who was formerly a priest of the archdiocese.

Archbishop Gomez praised for ideal approach to LA removals

Feb 1, 2013 - 05:22 pm .- Archbishop José Gomez's decision to relieve Cardinal Roger Mahony and Bishop Thomas Curry of their duties in the L.A. archdiocese is being welcomed as “the best possible thing he could have done.”

LA archbishop relieves Cardinal Mahony of duties, asks prayers for abuse victims

Jan 31, 2013 - 11:05 pm .- Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez has relieved retired Cardinal Roger Mahony of his remaining duties after the release of personnel files of priests accused of sexual abuse decades ago.

LA archdiocese vows continued anti-abuse efforts

Jan 22, 2013 - 04:00 pm .- As former priests face litigation over sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has renewed its commitment to protect the young people of the Church.

LA archdiocese to release documents as part of anti-abuse effort

Jan 8, 2013 - 05:05 pm .- The personnel files of priests accused of sexual abuse will soon be released by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, cooperating with county judge Emilie Elias' order that the files be released without editing.

LA priest on leave for advocating 'gay marriage' (Corrected)

Sep 21, 2012 - 03:04 am .- Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles has placed Father Joseph Palacios on leave from ministry because of his promotion of same-sex “marriage.”

Los Angeles cathedral’s newest chapel houses Guadalupe relic

Sep 5, 2012 - 12:51 am .- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has dedicated a new permanent chapel inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels that houses a piece of the Tilma of Saint Juan Diego.