Santa Barbara Events
Calendar of Events for Pastoral Region
Upcoming Events
Dec 11
Las Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe
We invite you to a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Cathedral of the Our Lady of the Angels on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The annual celebration will include dances from indigenous dancers on the Cathedral Plaza and the veneration of the relic of the tilma of St. Juan Diego and the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Cathedral is home to the only relic of the tilma out... READ MORE »
Dec 14
Christian Scripture – New Testament Advanced Ministry Studies
This course provides the historical context of the New Testament. Intro to Gospel, the synoptic Problem, and the relationship of John with the Synoptics. Key events in the life of Christ. The early Church in Acts of the Apostles, major themes of the Pauline literature and overview of theological and pastoral themes in the Catholic letters. This course will take place Saturday, December 14th from ... READ MORE »
Dec 15
Simbang Gabi Mass
The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites all parishes to participate in the annual Simbang Gabi celebration on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Archbishop José H. Gomez will preside at the liturgy. The Mass will be preceded by the traditional music band that leads the "Parade of Parols," or lanterns, of more than 120 pa... READ MORE »
Dec 21
Homeless Persons’ Interreligious Memorial
Since 1990, the National Coalition for the Homeless has sponsored National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, every year on December 21st, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. Every year, over a thousand individuals die on the streets of Los Angeles experiencing homelessness. Join us, as we acknowledge and honor their lives on the first day of winter. On Saturday, December 21... READ MORE »
Jan 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, January 12, 2025 from 2pm-4pm. We encourage you to register by sending your name, parish & pastor's name to Deacon Melecio Zamora. For more information also contact Deacon Zamora. Presentations will be bilingual (English & S... READ MORE »
Jan 18
OneLife LA
The mission of OneLife LA is to unite communities and inspire positive action through an annual event that promotes the beauty and dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. This year we celebrate: “Let Us Stand Up Together.” OneLife LA begins with a walk through downtown Los Angeles and ends with a festival in the park where you will be inspired by courageous speakers; ... READ MORE »
Jan 18
Requiem Mass for the Unborn
To conclude the OneLife LA 2025, Archbishop Gomez will preside a Requiem Mass for the Unborn from Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels. This Mass for the Unborn will take place January 18, 2025 at 5pm in person and it will also be livestreamed through LA Catholics Facebook, OneLife LA webpage and OneLife LA Facebook. Para concluir UnaVida LA 2025, el Arzobispo Gómez presidirá una Misa de Réq... 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.
