What the Assumption of the Virgin Mary tells us about life and death
August 12, 2026
“Our relationship with life seems to be in a crisis today,” Pope Leo XIV writes in “Magnifica Humanitas” (“Magnificent Humanity”). This is a deep insight. In his encyclical and in […]
I hope this has been a beautiful summer for you, that you were able to spend some time resting and relaxing with your families; hopefully you also found a little […]
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the story of America
July 15, 2026
On Saturday, I celebrated Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City for more than 300 pilgrims from parishes across Los Angeles. It was beautiful, a […]
Ten years ago we took a risk. At the time, it was clear that the number of people reading traditional newspapers and magazines was declining and the cost of producing […]
On June 11 at our mid-year meeting in Orlando, the U.S. Catholic bishops consecrated our nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The next day, here in Los Angeles, […]
On May 30, Archbishop José H. Gomez ordained new men to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The following is adapted from his homily. Brothers, […]
On Sunday, May 17, the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Archbishop José H. Gomez administered the sacrament of confirmation on 23 young people at the Cathedral of Our […]
I was disturbed by the latest act of political violence in our country, the attack targeting the president that took place last month in Washington, D.C. We thank God this […]
How we live our lives — and the rosary — can change our troubled times
May 06, 2026
I was disturbed by the latest act of political violence in our country, the attack targeting the president that took place last month in Washington, D.C. We thank God this […]
Like at Emmaus, we can encounter Jesus in the Mass
April 22, 2026
I have been praying for our “new Catholics.” Not only those here in Los Angeles, but across the country, as dioceses reported record numbers of men and women entering the […]