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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 »
Mar 29
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week - one of the most important for us Catholics. Join us at the following Palm Sunday Masses at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, March 29th 7:30am - English Mass 10:00am - English Mass *Livestreamed 12:30am - Spanish Mass Masses at the Cathedral will begin on the Plaza with the Blessing of the Palms before proceeding insi... READ MORE »
Mar 30
Chrism Mass
We invite you to celebrate this year’s Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. On Monday, March 30, 2026, Archbishop Gomez, joined by the bishops and priests of the archdiocese, will gather at the Cathedral to celebrate the Chrism Mass. The Chrism Mass will be livestreamed starting at 6:45PM. To access the livestream of this Eucharistic Celebration visit our Holy Week page. ... READ MORE »
Apr 02
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
"With this Mass, celebrated in the evening of the Thursday in Holy Week, the Church begins the sacred Easter Triduum and devotes herself to the remembrance of the Last Supper." Celebrate in person or virtually the Mass of the Lord's Supper. The traditional washing of the feet that takes place on Holy Thursday will renew this year with the participation of 12 faithful. This bilingual (English... READ MORE »
Apr 03
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
On the most solemn day of our Liturgical Calendar, we invite you to celebrate the Good Friday of the Lord's Passion. Good Friday is the one day in the year that no Masses are celebrated. In remembrance of Jesus’ suffering and death on the Cross, Catholics gather for a Communion service and to Venerate the Holy Cross. Join us at the following Celebration of the Lord's Passion at the Cathedral ... READ MORE »
Apr 04
Blessing of the Animals
The Placita Church invites you to a Blessing of the Animals event (rain or shine) on Saturday, April 4 from 12pm-4pm. Join us for this FREE family-friendly & pet-friendly event! Learn more here! READ MORE »
Apr 04
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil
In waiting for Jesus' resurrection, we invite you to celebrate with Archbishop José Gomez the Easter Vigil Mass. The Easter Vigil will begin outside with the blessing of the fire at the Easter Fire Hearth on the Cathedral Plaza. The vigil consists of a brief candlelight service and a service of the Word. The Paschal Candle for the year 2025 will be lit for the first time. The Easter Vigil w... READ MORE »
Apr 05
Easter Sunday Mass
Jesus has resurrected! He is Risen! We invite you to celebrate Easter Sunday Mass on Sunday, April 5th with Archbishop José Gómez at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Let us rejoice that Jesus has triumph over death. The Easter Sunday Mass schedule is as follows: 7:30am – English Mass 10:00am – English Mass *Livestream 12:30am – Spanish Mass *Livestream To access... READ MORE »
Apr 12
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, April 12, 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 »
Apr 18
Catechesis in the Lives of Persons Part I
This course offers reasonable pathways of catechesis that vary based on the participants'Â 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 19
Healing Garden Mass St. Francis de Sales Church
The parishes where the five Gardens of Healing are located will be holding special Masses throughout April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community, the gardens offer a sacred space to seek comfort and solace. Join us for Mass on Sunday, April 19, 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church (Sherman Oaks). For ... READ MORE »
Apr 21
Healing Garden Mass Our Lady of the Assumption
The parishes where the five Gardens of Healing are located will be holding special Masses throughout April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community, the gardens offer a sacred space to seek comfort and solace. Join us for Mass on Tuesday, April 21, 8 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Ventura). For... READ MORE »
Apr 22
Healing Garden Mass Our Lady of Refuge
The parishes where the five Gardens of Healing are located will be holding special Masses throughout April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community, the gardens offer a sacred space to seek comfort and solace. Join us for Mass on Wednesday, April 22, 8 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge Church (Long Beach). For mo... READ MORE »
Apr 22
Healing Garden Mass St. Bernadette
The parishes where the five Gardens of Healing are located will be holding special Masses throughout April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community, the gardens offer a sacred space to seek comfort and solace. Join us for Mass on Wednesday, April 22, 8 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church (Los Angeles). For more ... 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:Â Sacrosanctum Concilium explains that scripture should... READ MORE »
Apr 28
Healing Garden Mass Saint Camillus Center for Spiritual Care
The parishes where the five Gardens of Healing are located will be holding special Masses throughout April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Dedicated to those harmed by sexual abuse, in their family, church or community, the gardens offer a sacred space to seek comfort and solace. Join us for Mass on Tuesday, April 28, 12:10 p.m. at Saint Camillus Center for Spiritual Care (Los A... 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 »
Jul 12
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, July 12, 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 »
Sep 26
San Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila Mass
Join LA Catholics to celebrate the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Mass on Saturday, September 26 at Our Lady of Grace Church (Encino). Schedule: Procession - 9am Mass - 10:30am Reception & Fellowship to follow Principal Celebrant: Rev. Bahhuth, Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando Pastoral Region Hosted by Fr. Marinello Saguin, Pastor of Our Lady of Grace Church ... READ MORE »
Oct 04
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, October 4, 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).Â... READ MORE »
Jan 10
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, January 10, 2027 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 07
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 7, 2027 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 & Spani... READ MORE »
Apr 11
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, April 11, 2027 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 »