Santa Barbara Events
Calendar of Events for Pastoral Region
Upcoming Events
Aug 26
Career Fair Calvary Cemetery
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is looking to hire you! If you are looking to help by building a better future we invite you to come to the Career Fair this Wednesday, August 26th from 9am-2pm. There will be open positions for Cemetery & Mortuary: (Arrangements Counselor, Funeral Services Assistant, Embalmer and more.) The Career Fair will take place at Calvary Cemetery (4201 Whittier Bo... READ MORE »
Sep 02
Career Fair Holy Cross Cemetery
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is looking to hire you! If you are looking to help by building a better future we invite you to come to the Career Fair this Wednesday, September 2nd from 9am-2pm. There will be open positions for Cemeteries & Mortuaries. There will be open positions for Cemetery & Mortuary: (Arrangements Counselor, Funeral Services Assistant, Embalmer and more.) The Ca... READ MORE »
Sep 05
One Mother, Many Peoples
Come celebrate with LA Catholics the "One Mother, Many Peoples" Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Angels. Join Archbishop Gomez and representatives of the many cultures, papal orders, and fraternal service orders to pray for peace and unity through the intercession of Our Lady of the Angels, the patroness of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Join us Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Cathedral of ... 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 clicking on the link or scanning the QR Code. For more information, please contact Natalia Dubon. Presentations will be bilingual (English & Spanish). Dow... READ MORE »
Oct 11
Healthcare Professionals Mass
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Mission Doctors Association invite all to the Annual Mass for Healthcare Professionals. This Mass honors all of those involved in the healthcare field. Physicians, Nurses, Chaplains, Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, Mental Health Caregivers, Chiropractors, Administration, Lab Workers and ALL those who work in the healthcare field are invited. Blessing... READ MORE »
Oct 14
MCA Youth Appreciation Mass
Every year the Pontifical Mission Society's, Missionary Childhood Association, hosts a mass for its members at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels during the month of October. This year, the MCA Mass will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. During the mass we recognize and thank the children for their missionary efforts. Encouraging them to always reflect the light of Christ in the w... READ MORE »
Oct 18
World Mission Sunday 2026
The Pontifical Mission Societies in Los Angeles invites you to join this year's World Mission Sunday. It's the 100th anniversary of this global day of prayer and donations. On Sunday, October 18, 2026 unite with all Catholics by praying for our brothers and sisters around the world. At any Archdiocese of Los Angeles parish, prayerfully consider giving a donation for the missions. The late Pope ... READ MORE »
Oct 24
Santa Barbara Regional Congress 2026
Join us for the Santa Barbara Regional Congress 2026 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The Regional Congress will be at Saint Bonaventure High School (3167 Telegraph Rd., Ventura). Our theme this year is, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon us. Take courage!” Registration Coming Soon! This event welcomes Parish Catechetical Leaders, Catechists, Faith Formation Ministers, Parish Minister... READ MORE »
Nov 02
All Souls Day Mass
Following a Día 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 »
Dec 06
Procession & Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us for the 95th Procession and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, December 6, 2026. This year's theme is "Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Peace." WATCH LIVE HERE (Coming Soon) The procession will begin at 10:30am, at the parish of Our Lady of Solitude. The celebration will be followed by a special Mass at 1:00pm, presided by Archbishop Gomez in honor of the Our Lady of... 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.
