Santa Barbara Events
Calendar of Events for Pastoral Region
Upcoming Events
Dec 03
Procession & Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join us for the 92nd Procession and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, December 3, 2023. This year's theme is "Holy Mary of Guadalupe: path of the light and hope." 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 Guadalupe and St. Ju... READ MORE »
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 Monday, December 11, 2023. 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 outsid... 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 Friday, December 15, 2023 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 Thursday, December 21... READ MORE »
Jan 10
Changing Season Ordinary Time
The ministry of Catholic Bible Institute invites you to join a FREE virtual class on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 7-8:30pm. This class will explore the Bible Readings for Ordinary Time that form the Liturgical Year. Class will be led by Fr. Juan Ochoa, Director, Office for Divine Worship in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. *Sessions are on Wednesday Evenings from 7pm-8:30pm (PST) via Zoom.... READ MORE »
Jan 14
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 14, 2024 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 20
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: “10 Years Together as One.” 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 »
Feb 02
Ethical Leadership Lunch
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking Ethical Leadership Lunch (ELL) hosted by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This engaging event brings together Catholic leaders from the business world to discuss how ethical business practices can positively impact our community and uplift those in need. Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 || Time: 11:30am-1:30pm || Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of t... READ MORE »
Feb 07
Changing Seasons Lent to Palm Sunday
The ministry of Catholic Bible Institute invites you to join a FREE virtual class on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 7-8:30pm. This class will explore the Bible Readings for Lent to Palm Sunday that form the Liturgical Year. Class will be led by Fr. Felix Just, S.J. *Sessions are on Wednesday Evenings from 7pm-8:30pm (PST) via Zoom. No registration is required. Join the meeting... READ MORE »
Mar 14
Passover: Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?
The Catholic Bible Institute invites you to a webinar on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 7pm to 8:30pm (PT). This webinar, titled "Passover: Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?" will be led by Rabbi Jason Fruithandler via Zoom. For two millennia the Jewish people have sought to recreate the spiritual, existential, and historical moment that was the eve of the Exodus. They have done... READ MORE »
Mar 20
Changing Seasons Triduum through Easter
The ministry of Catholic Bible Institute invites you to join a FREE virtual class on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 7-8:30pm. This class will explore the Bible Readings for Triduum through Easter that form the Liturgical Year. Class will be led by Fr. Parker Sandoval, Vice Chancellor, Archdiocese of Los Angeles and CBI teacher. *Sessions are on Wednesday Evenings from 7pm-8:30pm (PST) via Z... READ MORE »
Jul 17
National Eucharistic Congress
The National Eucharistic Congress, is set to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from July 17 to July 21, 2024. This is a momentous event that will gather faithful from across the nation to celebrate and deepen our understanding of the profound and central mystery of the Catholic faith – the Holy Eucharist. Together clergy, religious, and laypeople from all walks of life will explore the... 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.
