Santa Barbara Events
Calendar of Events for Pastoral Region
Upcoming Events
Apr 18
Centennial Celebration of the Cristeros Martyrs
LA Catholics are invited to participate in a Centennial Celebration of the Cristeros Martyrs (a congress & special Mass) on Saturday, April 18th from 8:30am-5pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Hear conferences in Spanish and English with Jean Meyer, Dr. Julia Young, Professor Francisco Sánchez, and Fr. Rafael Becerra. Archbishop José Gomez will preside the Holy Mass at 11... 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 09
Mother’s Day Rosary
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries invite you to a special prayer of thanksgiving for Mother's Day weekend. We want to honor all our mothers this Saturday, May 9th at 2pm (the Saturday before Mother's Day), and we invite you to join us in praying a Rosary. Join us in person AT ALL Cemeteries & Mortuaries or via livestream. *Please note the livestr... 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 »
May 25
CCM Memorial Day Mass
Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries invites you to celebrate Memorial Day on May 25, 2026 at 10:00am for an in person Mass at all Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries locations. This is a special day to remember and honor those who have served our country. *Archbishop Gomez will celebrate this special Memorial Day Mass at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills. A livestream will be broug... READ MORE »
Jun 20
Father’s Day Rosary
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries invite you to a special prayer of thanksgiving for Father’s Day weekend. We want to honor all our fathers this Saturday June 20th at 2pm (the Saturday before Father’s Day), and we invite you to join us in praying the Rosary. Join us in person AT ALL Cemeteries & Mortuaries or via livestream. *Please note the ... 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 »
Nov 02
All Souls Day Mass
Following a DÃa de Los Muertos Vigil Service, on Monday, November 2, Archbishop José H. Gomez will celebrate an All Souls Day Mass at 10 a.m., which will be livestreamed from Calvary Cemetery & Mortuary in Santa Barbara. You can also visit all other cemeteries where Masses will be celebrated outdoors (except in Holy Cross Cemetery & Mortuary, mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of t... 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 »
Santa Barbara Pastoral Region
It covers Deaneries 1-4 and there are 37 parishes in the region in 19 cities that are located in the two counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara – the largest in area of the five regions. Learn more about Santa Barbara Pastoral Region here.
