San Fernando Parishes
56 parishes
8 Eastern Rite Catholic Churches

San Fernando Schools
42 Elementary Schools
12 High schools

San Fernando Pastoral Region
Area
San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys
5 Hospitals
2 Cemeteries

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.

Most Reverend Alejandro Dumbrigue Aclan, D.D., V.G.
Auxiliary Bishop
Born February 9, 1951 in Pasay City, Philippines, Bishop Aclan was ordained a priest June 5, 1993 at St. Vibiana Cathedral for the Los Angeles Archdiocese; elevated to Monsignor on April 6, 2017; appointed Titular Bishop of Rusicade and Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles on March 5, 2019; ordained Bishop on May 16, 2019; and appointed Episcopal Vicar of the San Fernando Pastoral Region on May 16, 2019.
Assistant to the Regional Bishop:
Deacon Chris Amantea
Regional Deans (Vicars Forane)
Deanery 5: Fr. Eben MacDonald, V.F.
Deanery 6: Fr. James Bevacqua, V.F.
Deanery 7: Fr. Jose Magaña, V.F.
Deanery 8: Msgr. Craig A. Cox, V.F.
Learn more about San Fernando Region

Schools in San Fernando
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Parishes in San Fernando
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Cemeteries and Mortuaries in San Fernando
Cemeteries: Good Shepherd Cemetery & Mausoleum, Lancaster San Fernando Mission Cemetery & Mission Hills ... READ MORE »
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
Meet the Staff
Most Reverend Alejandro Aclan
Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
San Fernando Pastoral Region
P: 818.361.6009
Email: bishop@sfpr.org
Deacon Chris Amantea
Regional Assistant to Bishop Alex Aclan
P: 818.361.6009
Email: dncamantea@sfpr.org
Edlyn Martinez
Office Manager/Executive Assistant
P: 818.361.6009
Email: edmartinez@sfpr.org
Dana Couso
San Fernando Regional Coordinator
Religious Education
P: 818.365.5123
Email: dcouso@sfpr.org
Juan Garcia
Administrative Secretary
San Fernando Region
P: 818.365.5123
Email: jgarcia@sfpr.org