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Los Angeles Archdiocese launches aid program for immigrant families in crisis
Archbishop José H. Gómez has announced a new initiative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to support parishes in providing... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes with Corpus Christi Mass in LA
The 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage completed its 3,300-mile journey across the western United States on Sunday, having traversed 10 states. Read more
Archbishop of Los Angeles criticizes mass deportations: ‘Judge each case on its merits’
L.A. Archbishop José Gómez, who is himself an immigrant from Mexico and a naturalized citizen of the United States, penned... Read more
Citing safety concerns, plans changed for Los Angeles conclusion of Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The culmination of the St. Katherine Drexel pilgrimage route will no longer include a Eucharistic procession through downtown Los Angeles. Read more
California Catholic priest arrested on charges of child sex abuse dating to 1990s
Police arrested Father Theodore Gabrielli last week on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, the San Luis Obispo... Read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years
“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more
Los Angeles priest arrested, charged with sexual misconduct involving minor
Father Jaime Arriaga was taken into custody on April 3 for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. Read more
New wildfire threatens communities north of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire has forced the evacuation of 31,000 people and more than 14,000 structures are threatened, according to L.A.... Read more
PHOTOS: Faith, hope, and healing shine at OneLife LA amid southern California fires
Approximately 3,000 people gathered for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ 11th annual OneLife LA on Saturday, moved to the Cathedral... Read more
Hope rises from the ashes as Catholic aid mobilizes in California wildfires
A tabernacle that survived the blaze at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Pacific Palisades has come to epitomize hope for... Read more
Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy. Read more
Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires
The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more
‘Families who have lost everything’: Los Angeles Archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires
Archdiocesan officials and local Church leaders in Los Angeles are working to shelter and assist victims of the ongoing wildfires... Read more
Wildfires in Los Angeles area level church, force school closures
A raging wildfire in the Pacific Palisades sector of Los Angeles has destroyed Corpus Christi Catholic Church and forced the... Read more
New York, Los Angeles archbishops place World Series wager to benefit Catholic schools
On Oct. 25, Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan announced a friendly wager involving New York-style bagels and Randy’s... Read more
Judge orders mental competency evaluation for L.A. bishop’s alleged murderer
Carlos Medina was charged with murder last year for allegedly shooting and killing Bishop David O’Connell, Los Angeles’ 69-year-old auxiliary... Read more
Archdiocese of Los Angeles announces nearly $1 billion clergy abuse settlement
Lawyers for both victims and the archdiocese said in a joint press release that the near-$1 billion settlement would address... Read more
California priest pleads no contest in child pornography case
As part of that plea, the 39-year-old priest also admitted that he possessed “over 600 images of child sexual abuse... Read more
Los Angeles Catholic church repeatedly vandalized in possible ‘hate crime’
“It is dispiriting and unnerving,” Father Michael Wakefield said. “Our churches are places of peace where God’s love is proclaimed.” Read more
Building in ‘God’s backyard’: Los Angeles affordable housing project could herald things to come
Projects getting underway in California are supercharging efforts to repurpose available Church properties for residential use. Read more
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