Stories
We are a family of families. We are a city of saints. We are four million Catholics strong. We are the People of God of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We are LA Catholics.
There are inspiring and powerful stories all around us. Priests, religious, and the lay faithful all have a story to tell. Each unique chapter bears witness to the love of Christ in their lives.
Following in the footsteps of Christ who shared his Gospel through stories, LACatholics is excited to bring you LACatholics Stories: a series that highlights the unique testimonies of #LACatholics around our Archdiocese.
Learn more about Joe Kim, founder of PAL Campaign, as he shares his witness of God’s beauty as a Teacher, Innovator, and LACatholic.
Past Episodes
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#LACatholic Stories from Angelus News
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Deacon Emile Adams Jr.
Though he has a century’s worth of memories to choose from, one that will always get a chuckle out of 99-year-old... READ MORE »
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka
The bandits stepped from the roadside bushes and opened fire just as Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka finished praying the... READ MORE »
Mario Ramirez
When Dallas McGowan, a fifth-grader at St. Elizabeth of Hungary School in Altadena, found out his best friend and c... READ MORE »
Deacon Albert Graff
Deacon Albert Graff, who turned 102 Jan. 23, explains the secret to his longevity in two words: “Never retire... READ MORE »
Kim Hernandez
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic first hit Los Angeles earlier this year, Kim Hernandez offered to serve on... READ MORE »
Gary Sullivan
When Gary Sullivan met with his fellow faculty members earlier this summer, the list of things to sort out for the ... READ MORE »
Meet some of our LA Deacons and Seminarians
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Father Cortez
Age: 43 Hometown: Puebla, Mexico Home parish: St. Dominic Savio Church, Bellflower First parish assignment: Our Lad... READ MORE »
Father Garcia
Age: 45 Hometown: Los Angeles Home parish: St. Paul Church, Los Angeles Parish assignment: Our Lady of Perpetual He... READ MORE »
Father Reyes
Age: 35 Hometown: Salinas Home parish: St. Mark’s UCSB Newman Center, Goleta Parish assignment: St. Phillip Neri ... READ MORE »
Father Nestico
Age: 31 Hometown: Santa Clarita Home parish: St. Clare of Assisi Church, Canyon Country Parish assignment: St. Char... READ MORE »
Father Park
Age: 58 Hometown: Seoul, South Korea Home parish: St. Joan of Arc Church, West LA First parish assignment: St. John... READ MORE »
Father Oh
Age: 31 Hometown: Cerritos Home parish: St. Gregory Nazianzen, Los Angeles Parish assignment: St. Gertrude Church, ... READ MORE »
Father Ramos
Age: 47 Hometown: San Pedro Home parish: Holy Trinity Church, San Pedro First parish assignment: St. Joseph Church,... READ MORE »
Father Mesa
Age: 31 Hometown: Pomona/Diamond Bar Home parish: St. Denis Church, Diamond Bar First parish assignment: Holy Famil... READ MORE »
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