San Fernando

San Fernando Pastoral Region

There are 56 parishes in the region located among 29 cities, including seven in Los Angeles. The region is named after the mission, San Fernando Rey de España that was founded in 1797 to honor St. Ferdinand, King of Castile and Leon in the 13th century. Saint Pope John II visited the mission during his trip to L.A. in 1987. The Archdiocesan Archival Center and museum are on the mission grounds.

There are two other retreat centers in addition to St. Andrew’s Abbey (the Benedictrine monastery and retreat center), the only abbey in the archdiocese. The region is home to over 1 million Catholics.

The Most Reverend Alejandro Aclan is the regional auxiliary bishop of the San Fernando Pastoral Region. The succession for the region includes, Bishop Joseph Brennan (2015-2019), Bishop Gerald Wilkerson (1998-2015), Bishop Armando Ochoa (1987-1996), and Bishop William Levada (1986).

*During the time of recuperation of Bishop Alejando Aclan, an interim has been assigned to oversee and lead San Fernando Pastoral Region. On Thursday, September 8, 2022: Archbishop Gomez appointed Most Reverend Gerald E. Wilkerson, as interim Episcopal Vicar for San Fernando Region. 

Office of San Fernando Region:
15101 San Fernando Mission Blvd,
Mission Hills, CA 91345-1109

Office Phone Number: (818) 361-6009
Fax Phone Number: (818) 361-6270