Events
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Feb 28
Black History Mass
The African American Catholic Center for Evangelization invites you to the 24th Annual Black History Mass on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The Mass will acknowledge and celebrate Black Culture, including all African Diaspora members born in the United States and newcomers to this country. During the Mass, honorees will receive the Keeper ... READ MORE »
Mar 01
Rite of Calling to Continued Conversion
The Office of Divine Worship invites all Candidates preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist to join the Rite of Calling to Continued Conversion 2026 on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The Rite of Calling will take place at 3pm and 6pm according on your pastoral region. The Book of the Elect is NOT needed for this rite. Click here to register your parish.... READ MORE »
Mar 08
Diaconate Virtual Information Day
The Diaconate Formation Office invites all interested in joining the Diaconate program to register for the upcoming Diaconate Virtual Information Day on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 2pm-4pm. We encourage you to register by sending your name, parish & pastor's name to Natalia Dubon. For more information also contact Natalia Dubon. Presentations will be bilingual (English & Spanish). ... READ MORE »
Mar 14
Mass in Honor of St. Oscar Romero
Join us for a bilingual Holy Mass in honor of St. Oscar Arnulfo Romero on St. Mary's Church (Palmdale). Commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Martyrdom that elevated him to Sainthood on Saturday, March 14th at 2:30pm. Download the flyer here! READ MORE »
Mar 21
The Catechumenal Model for Faith Formation
This class will present the Catechumenate as a source of Inspiration for Catechesis and the restoration of the catechumenate fostered by the Second Vatican Council. Exploring how the catechumenate, as a training period, can be an inspiration for the whole Christian life. The course will be presented in the light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the current Rite of Christian Initiation, a... READ MORE »
Mar 28
The Psalms of Lament: Prayers for Hard Times – Bible Talks
The Catholic Bible Institute: Bible Talks Series will have a talk 'The Psalms of Lament: Prayers for Hard Times' presented by Andrew R. Davis, PhD, Ordinary Professor of Old Testament at Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry on March 28, 2026 from 9am-10:30am (PT) via Zoom. Synopsis: Over one-third of the book of Psalms are prayers of lament. This talk will explore biblical l... READ MORE »
Apr 18
Catechesis in the Lives of Persons Part I
This course offers reasonable pathways of catechesis that vary based on the participants' different needs, ages, and states of life as directed in the Directory for Catechesis (2020) and all General and National Documents for catechesis. Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 || Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Breaks and Lunch time included) || Format: Zoom Live Class || Cost: $50 REGISTER HERE! Profess... READ MORE »
Apr 25
“I Treasure your Word in my Heart: Liturgical Music as a Means of Biblical Interpretation – Bible Talks
The Catholic Bible Institute: Bible Talks Series will have a talk 'I Treasure your Word in my Heart: Liturgical Music as a Means of Biblical Interpretation' presented by Dr. Abigail Bodeau, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology on April 25, 2026 from 9am-10:30am (PT) via Zoom. Synopsis: Sacrosanctum Concilium explains that scripture should... READ MORE »
May 16
Methodology: Adult Learning – Multiple Intelligences – Learning Styles
This course will help participants become familiar with the principles of adult faith formation as highlighted in Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. The course will cover the various styles of learning and how to incorporate various teaching styles to meet the diversity of needs among a group of learners in a faith formation setting. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 || Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Break... READ MORE »
May 23
Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Christian Life – Bible Talks
The Catholic Bible Institute: Bible Talks Series will have a talk 'Scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Christian Life' presented by Dr. Anathea Portier-Young, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Duke University on May 23, 2026 from 9am-10:30am (PT) via Zoom. Synopsis: Jesus identified two great commandments that summarized the whole of God’s teaching: To love the Lord God with a... READ MORE »
May 25
Cultural Diversity in the Church – Intercultural Competencies Online – Asynchronous
Due dates for the weeks of May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 In this course, participants will be exposed to one of the priorities of the New Evangelization that the USCCB developed in the Cultural Diversity resource, which is the "recognition of cultural diversity" that points to the profound demographic transformation that has been taking place in the United States and in the Church over several... READ MORE »