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Mass at St. Michael’s Abbey in California.

Man who brought weapons to California abbey described self as ‘angel of death,’ police say

Sep 4, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A man arrested with a car full of weapons after threatening a California Catholic church told the parish he was... Read more

An undated police photo shows evidence allegedly recovered from Joshua Michael Richardson’s car after threats police say he made against St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, California.

Police arrest man who brought body armor, gun equipment, knives to California abbey

Sep 3, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Sheriff’s deputies in Orange County arrested 38-year-old Joshua Michael Richardson after he allegedly made criminal threats against St. Michael’s Abbey. Read more

A group of men studying to become priests at St. Michael's Abbey in California.

California’s new abbey is inspiring young men to join the priesthood 

Aug 21, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

St. Michael’s Abbey outside of Los Angeles is a new home to the Norbertines, an order seeing quick growth in... Read more

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