In the News

2025

• September 19 || Mom’s the Word: Assumption Church in Pasadena celebrates 75th
• September 17 || What LA’s Frassati miracle priest told Pope Leo XIV
• September 15 || Archbishop Gomez at Georgetown panel: ‘Deportation is not an immigration policy’
• September 15 || Los Feliz parish gets a 100th anniversary surprise from an old friend: Pope Leo XIV
• September 11 || Little Tokyo parish dedicates new mural depicting Japanese faith
• September 10 || After lots of prayers and emails, LA parish receives St. Carlo Acutis relic
• September 9 || New saints bring surprises for LA pilgrims at Frassati, Acutis canonization Mass
• September 9 || Sen. Alex Padilla on latest SCOTUS immigration decision and more
• September 8 || LA archbishop dedicates chapel with relics of 3 young saints, including Carlo Acutis
• September 7 || Immigrant faithful turn to virtual sermons and home communion amid Trump crackdown
• September 6 || Jóvenes del mundo preparan vigilias para esperar juntos la canonización de Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati
• September 6 || Frassati expert: New saint can help our lives become ‘a masterpiece’
• September 4 || Catholics in Southern California to celebrate sainthood of Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati (San Gabriel Valley Tribune) || Los Angeles Daily News
• September 1 || Catholic leaders call for increased gun safety laws after Minnesota church shooting
• September 1 || ¿En qué ciudades intensificarán operativos de inmigración? Esto dice ICE
• August 29 || Local pilgrims to be blessed before witnessing canonization of two saints in Rome
• August 28 || The Catholics on the front lines of Inglewood’s Olympic-sized makeover
• August 27 || Iglesia católica en Los Ángeles lamenta el tiroteo masivo en escuela de Minneapolis
• August 27 || Archbishop Gomez prays for Minneapolis Catholics after ‘disturbing’ school shooting
• August 26 || LA Archdiocese course teaches about other religions from a Catholic perspective
• August 16 || This Boyle Heights church is in the immigration fray – again
• August 16 || Catholics, faith leaders give aid, comfort to immigrants at hearings as ICE arrests rise
• August 12 || LA pilgrims celebrate the ‘unthinkable’ at Jubilee of Youth
• August 11 || After funding delays, LA Archdiocese superintendent urges others to ‘speak up’
• August 11 || LA Catholic describes attending first Jubilee of Digital Missionaries in Rome
• August 4 || LA Catholic teens rally their faith at ‘Called to Greatness’ event
• August 1 || León XIV recibe al Arzobispo de Los Ángeles, en medio de la preocupación por los inmigrantes en EE.UU.
• July 29 || As ICE fears continue, LA Catholics find creative ways to help
• July 28 || One-on-one with Archbishop José Gomez
• July 26 || Two SoCal Bishops respond to ICE raids but in different ways
• July 24 || L.A. Catholic Church will deliver hot food, medicine to immigrants afraid to go outside
• July 24 || As deportation fears keep immigrants from work, their churches feel financial strain
• July 24 || Empathy is not weakness, San Gabriel Valley interfaith leaders say, holding vigil to support people impacted by raids
• July 24 || Los Angeles Archdiocese launches aid program for immigrant families in crisis
• July 24 || Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles crea un programa de ayuda para las familias de los migrantes afectados por las redadas
• July 24 || Archbishop Gomez, Business leaders unveil fund for immigrant families
• July 23 || LA Archdiocese announces ‘ministry of mercy’ to help immigrant families fearing ICE
• July 23 || La Iglesia se moviliza: ayuda para afectados por redadas migratorias
• July 22 || LA’s Bishop Sartoris remembered as ‘one of us’ at Cathedral funeral
• July 21 || LA Catholics help build and bless 8 new Habitat for Humanity homes
• July 15 || LA Archdiocese parish leadership assignments for 2025
• July 15 || Other 2025 Archdiocese of LA clergy assignments
• July 14 || Covina parish celebrates ‘enthronement’ of new Mary statue
• July 5 || Archbishop Jose Gomez Leads Pilgrimage to Mexico City
• July 3 || ‘A season of grace’ for the American church: Archbishop Gomez reflects on the Eucharistic Revival
• July 2 || LA Catholics rely on strong faith to persevere amid ICE presence during pilgrimage prayer stop
• July 2 || Tabernacle saved in Palisades Fire makes a surprise LA appearance
• July 1 || ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ portends ‘unprecedented’ impact on immigrant families, workers
• June 30 || Angelus wins six First Place, 25 total 2025 Catholic Media awards
• June 30 || Bishop Joseph Sartoris, retired LA Archdiocese auxiliary, dies at 97
• June 29 || Catholic Bishops try to rally opposition to Trump’s immigration agenda
• June 25 || Pilgrims after national pilgrimage’s LA finale: ‘I’m not coming back the same’
• June 25 || ‘The fear is wide’ – LA pastors minister to migrants amid immigration raids
• June 24 || Deportes de Impacto: Archbishop Gomez being presented with a Jersey from CF Monterrey
• June 24 || Orgullo regio en LA: Rayados Visita al arzobispo José Gómez, Nacido en Monterrey
• June 23 || ‘Be bold for Jesus’: Eucharistic revival makes its grand finale in LA
• June 23 || National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Los Angeles, bringing hope and Christ (The Record Newspaper) || OSV News
• June 23 || LA helps close National Eucharistic Revival with a call to ‘be bold for Jesus’ (Angelus News) || The Pilot – Articulo en español
• June 22 || National Eucharistic Pilgrimage concludes with Corpus Christi Mass in LA
• June 21 || A 3,000-mile pilgrimage makes its way to LA-area burn zones
• June 21 || Fire-ravaged Altadena hosts national pilgrims for Mass, Eucharistic procession
• June 20 || Arzobispo de Los Ángeles critica deportaciones masivas: “Juzguen cada caso según sus méritos”
• June 19 || Archbishop of Los Angeles criticizes mass deportations: ‘Judge each case on its merits’
• June 19 || News Roundup— Week of June 19
• June 18 || Pilgrimage’s LA Cathedral finale scaled back due to recent protests
• June 18 || Inglewood Catholic grads get top marks in academics, service: ‘Nothing is impossible’
• June 18 || Arzobispo de Los Ángeles se pronuncia tras redadas migratorias en el sur de California
• June 17 || LA immigration raids rattle Catholic parishes: ‘People are hiding’
• June 17 || LA Archbishop calls out growing ICE raids, activity: ‘It’s time we start talking again’
• June 14 || Joven Latina es aceptada en 15 universidades: escoge Stanford
• June 13 || Pope sets Sept. 7 for joint canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati
• June 13 || LA archdiocese holds day of prayer for peace amid ICE protests, riots
• June 13 || El arzobispo de Los Ángeles: “El plan de salvación de Dios” es para todos sin importar “de qué países vengamos”
• June 13 || Cathedral priests describe living in the eye of LA’s immigration storm
• June 13 | Despite burned-down parish, Corpus Christi celebrates 75th anniversary
• June 12 || Líderes religiosos de EEUU opuestos a las redadas migratorias recomiendan resistencia no violenta || Read English Article Here
• June 12 || Archbishop at LA Cathedral Mass: ‘Our neighbors are hurting’ amid raids, protests
• June 12 || With reports of ICE at churches, Southern California’s faithful find healing, hope in prayer
• June 11 || Catholic speakers show support for immigrants at LA interfaith vigil
• June 11 || Los Angeles archbishop calls for day of prayer, Mass for peace and unity amid riots
• June 11 || In LA, faith leaders protest to stand up for the detained and keep the peace (Religion News) || National Catholic Reporter Article
• June 11 || Celebrarán misa especial para unir a las comunidades en oración
• June 11 || LA parishes to hold special Masses Wednesday as immigration protests continue
• June 6 || Archbishop Gomez calls for ‘restraint’, ‘reform’ after LA immigration raids
• June 6 || At Our Lady of the Angels, free organ recitals unleash the majesty of Los Angeles
• June 5 || Eucharistic pilgrimage to 21 Spanish missions in California expected to draw thousands
• June 4 || LA cancer doctor explains why he’s becoming a permanent deacon
• June 4 || Southern California Catholic ministries embrace inclusion under new papacy
• June 2 || LMU & Archdiocese Launch Partnership to Empower HS Students
• June 1 || A gang bullet cut him down. How the worst day of his life began a journey of faith, forgiveness
• June 1 || New LA priests called to be ‘open arms of the Church’ at Ordination Mass
• May 31 || Estudiantes angelinos viajan a Roma: honran al papa Francisco y dan bienvenida al papa León
• May 31 || 8 new LA priests ordained, in first local ordination in era of Pope Leo XIV
• May 29 || New LA priests 2025: Allan Carodan
• May 28 || New LA priests 2025: Quoc Vo
• May 28 || Scholas Occurrentes se despide del papa Francisco presentando el plan para continuar con su legado
• May 28 || Scholas y CAF: Promover la búsqueda de sentido y programas de desarrollo
• May 28 || LA priest taught by the future Pope Leo XIV: ‘I thank God’ for his election
• May 27 || New LA priests 2025: Christian Morquecho
• May 27 || LA Catholic couple’s gift to help 8,000 students, 50 schools in low-income areas
• May 26 || Archbishop holds special memorial day mass
• May 26 || “Es una bendición”: seleccionan a cuatro estudiantes de Los Ángeles para ir al Vaticano y honrar al papa Francisco
• May 26 || New LA priests 2025: Jorge Moncada
• May 25 || New LA priests 2025: Johndy Gonzales
• May 24 || New LA priests 2025: Joseph Cruz
• May 23 || New LA priests 2025: Michael Croghan
• May 23 || LA Catholic school students head to Vatican to honor Pope Francis
• May 22 || Eucharistic procession makes way through Pasadena, California, in preparation for national pilgrimage
• May 22 || YouTube series on leadership to feature Homeboy founder, LA auxiliary bishop
• May 22 || New LA priests 2025: Paul Collins
• May 21 || Pasadena parishes hold Eucharistic procession as national pilgrimage begins
• May 21 || Couple’s donation to Los Angeles Catholic schools will help 8,000 underserved students
• May 19 || East LA basketball court gets a Mamba makeover in tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant
• May 19 || Inauguran cancha en honor a Kobe y Gianna Bryant en el Este de Los Ángeles
• May 18 || Peruvian Catholics in US rejoice over Pope Leo, an adopted son of Peru
• May 15 || Augustinians reminisce on now-Pope Leo XIV visiting Los Feliz parish and more
• May 14 || A connection to Pope Leo XIV, from Van Nuys to Rome
• May 13 || Church is cool again — and Gen Z men are leading the way
• May 12 || Mothers on Mother’s Day mourn sons who died while in custody at LA County Men’s Central Jail
• May 12 || LA Archdiocese Mass for new Pope Leo XIV is a largely Peruvian affair
• May 10 || Filipino community to celebrate Virgin Mary at downtown LA cathedral
• May 9 || El sur de California reacciona tras la elección del Papa León XIV
• May 9 || New Pope Leo XIV celebrated at mass by LA Archbishop Gomez
• May 9 || Pope Leo XIV’s election prompts joy, excitement among LA Catholics
• May 8 || Reacciones de católicos latinos en Los Angeles ante la elección del nuevo papa
• May 8 || “Nuevo Papa puede ayudar a los inmigrantes”: Arzobispo de LA
• May 8 || Joy, Gratitude from Prelates for ‘Darn Good’ Pope who is ‘a gift’ to the church
• May 8 || Archbishop Gomez praises Pope Leo XIV at cathedral press conference
• May 8 || Archbishop Gomez asks LA Catholics to ‘pray hard’ at start of conclave
• May 7 || The conclave starts. Why this moment matters for Southern California’s Filipino Catholics
• May 6 || Diocese celebrates mental health ministers, community in Annual Green Mass
• May 4 || LA media evangelist Noel Díaz reveals a parting gift from Pope Francis
• May 3 || Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles celebra a madres con hijos encarcelados
• May 2 || LA Catholics went to Rome for history. They got an unexpected surprise
• May 1 || National Day of Prayer events underway across SoCal
• April 28 || ‘Viva Papa Francisco!’ Pope Francis remembered at LA Cathedral Mass
• April 26 || SoCal Catholics gather to watch Pope Francis’ funeral
• April 25 || Southern Californians remember Pope Francis at Memorial Mass in downtown L.A.
• April 25 || Pope Francis Mass in Los Angeles
• April 25 || ¡Viva el papa!
• April 25 || Misa conmemorativa por el Papa Francisco este viernes 25 de abril en la Catedral de Los Ángeles
• April 25 || L.A. churchgoers hold funeral prayers to honor Pope Francis
• April 25 || At Easter Mass for fire victims, Archbishop Gomez stresses the Resurrection
• April 24 || LA Archdiocese welcomes record number of Easter baptisms, converts
• April 24 || ‘He made Catholicism cool again.’ Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis ahead of funeral
• April 23 || Histórico aumento de conversos en Los Ángeles esta Pascua: El mayor en una década
• April 23 || “Estoy agradecido con él”. Migrante asegura que intervención del Papa Francisco lo salvó de la deportación
• April 23 || SoCal Catholics recall their unique encounters with Pope Francis
• April 22 || El funeral del papa Francisco se oficiará el sábado en la basílica de San Pedro. Semanas después se elegirá a su sucesor
• April 22 || Pope Francis mourned at Cathedral Mass hours after his death
• April 22 || Remembering Pope Francis: SoCal priest details late pontiff’s impacts
• April 22 || Muere el papa Francisco, última hora y reacciones en vivo | El Vaticano revela el último deseo del papa Francisco
• April 21 || Los Angeles Archbishop Gomez honors Pope Francis and his ‘many kindnesses’
• April 21 || Pasadena school choir reflects on cherished memories of singing for Pope Francis
• April 21 || ‘He embraced all people’: Californians mourn a pope who shared their values, brought excitement to church
• April 21 || Los Ángeles despide al papa Francisco: reacciones llenas de fe
• April 21 || El arzobispo José Gómez honra al Papa Francisco y sus múltiples bondades
• April 21 || Los inmigrantes de EE.UU. lloran y agradecen al papa, a quienes Francisco defendió con fervor
• April 21 || Angelinos recuerdan al papa Francisco por su legado de justicia social
• April 21 || Pope Francis dies at 88 what the Vatican and others have said about his death
• April 21 || Familia latina en Los Ángeles recuerda con emoción cuando el papa Francisco bendijo a sus nietos
• April 21 || ‘Merciful,’ ‘revolutionary’ Pope Francis mourned by faithful throughout Southern California
• April 21 || Mourners attend Mass by Archbishop Gomez following passing of Pope Francis
• April 21 || Del lugar de su sepultura a sus últimas reflexiones: qué revela el testamento del Papa
• April 21 || SoCal leaders remember Pope Francis: ‘A pastor and a father in the greatest sense’
• April 21|| Archbishop Gomez on death of Pope Francis: His work is ‘still not finished’
• April 20 || Faithful celebrating Easter, Passover find connection in stories and traditions
• April 19 || Hundreds bring beloved pets to Blessing of the Animals in downtown Los Angeles
• April 19 || People line up for Blessing of the Animals tradition in downtown LA
• April 19 || Easter traditions kick off in downtown LA
• April 19 || Good Friday observances in LA 2025
• April 18 || Christians attended Good Friday services in LA and around the world
• April 18 || Morning Briefing: Good Friday in SoCal; Eaton Fire victims; Coachella weekend 2
• April 18 || What is Good Friday? Here’s what to know about the holy holiday
• April 18 || Pacific Palisades parish holds Good Friday services after fire destroys their church
• April 18 || Viacrucis viviente “Jesucristo migrante” en centro de Los Ángeles
• April 17 || Welcome Home: Many Dioceses See Sharp Growth in Converts to Catholic Faith This Easter
• April 17 || The faithful celebrated Maundy Thursday and look forward to Good Friday services
• April 16 || Archbishop calls for ‘compassion for the people we serve’ at 2025 Chrism Mass
• April 15 || Registration opens for 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage events in 10 states
• April 14 || St. Mark Church unveils street murals in new arts and media focus
• April 13 || Palm Sunday observances held at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
• April 13 || Holy Week Begins in Pasadena with Palm Sunday
• April 11 || 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Upcoming events on the Drexel Route
• April 10 || Archbishop Gomez leads 7-mile pilgrimage, encourages faithful to be ‘heroes of hope’
• April 8 || LA’s Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrimage of Hope’ draws 6,000 Catholics
• April 7 || Los Angeles archdiocese holds 24-hour prayer and Reconciliation marathon
• April 7 || Guardian Angel in Pacoima dedicates new church with ‘room to grow’
• April 4 || LA Archdiocese’s overnight Jubilee prayer marathon draws big crowds
• April 1 || LA archdiocese healing gardens continue bearing fruit for victims of abuse
• March 27 || After Eaton Fire, Altadena’s Catholic churches start a slow comeback
• March 27 || Archbishop of Los Angeles to lead a six-mile ‘pilgrimage of hope’
• March 24 || Pilgrims look forward to bringing Eucharist across Southwest, including wildfire-recovering LA
• March 20 || St. Francis Seniors Honored with Archdiocese Christian Service Award
• March 18 || Christian Service Recognition for Salesian Students
• March 17 || La recuperación de los disparos continúa, ‘poniendo todo en manos del Señor’ | Registro Católico Nacional
• March 17 || ‘The Lord still has many friends’: Meet the 8 young adults embarking on the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
• March 15 || How Whittier native Jason Hartley found his way to West Point, via a presidential announcement
• March 13 || Understanding Work and Prayer in the Life of Junipero Serra
• March 12 || A glimpse of the diversity in heaven at the LA Congress
• March 10 || LMU and Archdiocese of Los Angeles Collaborate to Empower Catholic Sisters
• March 6 || Los Angeles Archdiocese launches daily Lenten reflections inspired by famous French Carmelite
• March 5 || Ash Wednesday calls fire-scarred faithful to walk path of sorrow, renewal
• March 5 || Christians across SoCal observe Ash Wednesday
• February 28 || Congreso católico en Anaheim: fieles abordaron preocupación por las políticas migratorias de Trump
• February 25 || LA Catholics pray for healing of Pope Francis
• February 24 || Feligreses en Los Ángeles oran por la salud del papa Francisco
• February 23 || Church-goers in North Hollywood hold mass for Pope Francis’ recovery following recent hospitalization
• February 21 || Misas y oraciones por la pronta recuperación del papa Francisco en Los Ángeles
• February 18 || 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage route announced: 3,300 miles from Indy to LA
• February 14 || Catholic schools in Los Angeles take in displaced students, families
• February 13 || Recuerdan a obispo asesinado en Los Ángeles como prueba de que “Dios nos hace mejores”
• February 7 || Los Angeles archbishop to celebrate Mass, bless memorial garden for Bishop O’Connell
• February 6 || Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires
• February 6 || Black Catholics fundraising for victims of Eaton Fire, California’s second-largest ever
• February 6 || Pope’s February prayer intention: ‘For vocations to priesthood, religious life’
• February 5 || Pope brings us to his own youth with February intention
• February 4 || Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2025 edition)
• February 4 || The Pope Video: February 2025 – For vocations to the priesthood and religious life
• February 3 || Holy Family School Celebrates Vocations During Catholic Schools Week 2025
• January 30 || Kansas elementary students support Los Angeles Catholic school damaged in Eaton Fire
• January 27 || Archdiocese of Los Angeles schools give back to wildfire victims during Catholic Schools Week
• January 26 || Saint Barbara Parish Celebrates 100 Years at Historic Old Mission Santa Barbara
• January 25 || California Fires Highlight LA’s Close-Knit Catholic Enclaves
• January 24 || ‘Symbol of Hope’: LA Archdiocese Opens Its Doors and Arms to Parishioners of Destroyed Church
• January 24 || Los Angeles Catholic reveals stories of faith and hope
• January 23 || Catholic bishops speak out, emphasize dignity of all in response to Trump’s executive orders on immigration
• January 20 || PHOTOS: Faith, hope, and healing shine at OneLife LA amid southern California fires
• January 20 || Artifacts that survived flames stand tall as streamlined OneLife LA comforts fires’ victims
• January 20 || Service projects, Queen Mary commemoration, Cathedral Mass set for King Day
• January 19 || WATCH: OneLife LA and Mass for the Unborn
• January 17 || Local Catholics lend home, school in grassroots efforts to aid California fire victims
• January 17 || After the Eaton wildfire, St. Elizabeth School in Altadena leans on its history
• January 17 || Annual OneLife LA will go on despite the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles
• January 16 || Celebrity food trucks and prayers: Pasadena’s fire refugees get help in many forms
• January 16 || OneLife LA changes venue, cancels walk due to fires
• January 15 || Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to Host OneLife LA
• January 15 || Archdiocese of LA Superintendent on Impact of Wildfires on Catholic Education (YouTube video)
• January 15 || Fire captain makes way through ruins of incinerated church to find tabernacle intact
• January 14 || Hope rises from the ashes as Catholic aid mobilizes in California wildfires
• January 14 || Catholic Church in the Midst of Wildfires/ Common Objections to Faith
• January 13 || Deacon Helps Save Church From California Fire
• January 12 || ‘We’re with them in prayer’: A Santa Monica church welcomes worshipers who saw theirs destroyed
• January 12 || Pope prays for those affected by fires in LA, asks for prayers for peace
• January 11 || How You Can Watch This Month’s Pro-Life Events
• January 11 || Religious institutions hit hard by L.A. fires look to rebuild. Here’s how you can help
• January 11 || Pope prays for victims of LA County wildfires
• January 11 || El Papa Francisco transmite sus oraciones y condolencias por los incendios en Los Ángeles
• January 10 || LA deacon, parishioners save church from Eaton Fire with a hose
• January 10 || Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires
• January 9 || ‘Families who have lost everything’: Los Angeles Archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires
• January 9 || Catholics rally to aid LA wildfire victims
• January 9 || Católicos se movilizan para ayudar a las víctimas de los incendios de Los Ángeles
• January 8 || Los Angeles archbishop urges continuous prayers as officials battle massive fires in area
• January 8 || LA Palisades Fire destroys Corpus Christi Catholic Church, damages school