Our Lady of the Angels Events
Upcoming Events
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. Please Note: *Blessing of animals will be from 2pm-3pm. Archbishop José Gomez - offers a blessing to animals present. 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region
There are 76 parishes in this region and eight cities besides Los Angeles. “La Placita,” Our Lady Queen of Angels, was the first church founded in Los Angeles in 1784. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels was dedicated in 2002 and has become the cultural center of the city. Learn more about Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region here.
