COVID-19
Updates from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Livestream Masses
A livestream is available each Sunday from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels. The English Mass is celebrated at 10:00 AM and the Spanish Mass is celebrated at 12:30 PM. Archbishop Gomez and priests from the Cathedral will celebrate daily Mass at 8:00 AM in English. Masses are also live-streamed from various churches across the archdiocese.
LATEST COVID-19 Update
Please click on the links below to access the latest resources and guidelines:
–Covid-19 Updates for Parishes and Schools
-Parish Office Return to Work Safety Protocols
–Covid-19 Guidelines for Parishes and Schools
–Parish Liturgical Guidelines (Tier System)
–Report Form
COVID-19 Update (13 July 2020 — 9:30 PM)
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced updated guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19 among its faith community given new guidelines set by State of California and local county officials. Parishes in all three counties in the Archdiocese —Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara—are included in the Directives will discontinue indoor Masses and other liturgical services, effective immediately in accordance with state directives.
Outdoor Masses and other liturgical services such as adoration and prayer services are allowed and encouraged. Parishes may continue to celebrate Confessions, First Communions, Confirmations, Funerals, and Weddings outdoors on the parish grounds.
Click here to read the new guidelines. (En español)
COVID-19 Update (10 July 2020 — 12:00 PM)
Administrators announced Friday that some COVID-19-related restrictions on funeral Masses, visitation hours, and graveside services are being lifted at Catholic cemeteries and mortuaries in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Read the Angelus News story here.
COVID-19 Update (15 June 2020 — 6:00 PM)
The Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced that its Catholic schools throughout Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties will resume on-campus instruction in the fall. Click here to read the letter from Paul M. Escala, Superintendent of Schools. (En español)
COVID-19 Update (8 May 2020 — 6:00 AM)
Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries will be open for visitation. Click here to read full announcement and policies for visitation. (En español)
To receive updates on the coronavirus or other ADLA news and information, please visit this webpage or text ADLA to 84576.
The following government webpages offer further updates:
–LA County
–Ventura County
–Santa Barbara County
–School Information from the California Department of Public Health
Ministry Support
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Support our Community
We are one family of faith. When one part of our family suffers, we come together to help alleviate the pain of another. So join us in supporting our schools and parishes who are experiencing the effects of COVID-19. Together, let us rise up and support our local community.
Emergency Response
Learn more about our archdiocesan response to natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires and other disasters.
