Pope Francis officially launches 2025 Jubilee of Hope
Dec 25, 2024 · Pope Francis pauses in prayer on the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2024, after he opened it and inaugurated the Holy Year 2025.
Simbang Gabi 2024: LA Archdiocese’s full events schedule
Nov 24, 2024 · Every year, dozens of parishes around the Archdiocese of Los Angeles host celebrations marking Simbang Gabi, a Filipino tradition that celebrates the nine days leading up to Christmas with the celebration of the Mass, novenas, and food. This year’s theme is “Journeying together in Christ as Pilgrims of Hope.” The celebration kicks off Sunday, Dec.
Filipino Simbang Gabi Masses more and more rooted in the US
Dec 16, 2024 · Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose, Calif., blesses parishioners from various parishes in the diocese holding ornamental lanterns and globes called parols during a “Simbang Gabi” kick-off Mass at St. Julie Billiard Catholic Church in in San Jose, Calif., Dec. 14, 2024.
St. Jude relic tour halted over 'incident' with visiting priest
Nov 25, 2024 · A tour of a relic of St. Jude conducted by Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community known for hosting "The Exorcist Files" podcast, was halted Nov. 21 following an alleged "incident" involving students, according to a statement from Queen of Apostles Church in the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, and from the diocese.
Immaculate Conception feast day 2024: How to attend Mass in LA
Nov 22, 2024 · This stained-glass window at St. Mary Church in Manhasset, New York, depicts Mary appearing to St. Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, as the Immaculate Conception in 1858.
Serra High football bleacher fire spares press box’s Bible
Nov 20, 2024 · Los Angeles County Fire officials are investigating the cause of an early morning fire at St. Junípero Serra High School in Gardena’s school’s football field Nov. 20.
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem: We need hope in this wounded land
Dec 23, 2024 · Speaking just hours after his wartime Christmas visit to Gaza City Holy Family Parish, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, delivered a poignant Christmas message during a press conference at the Latin Patriarchate Dec. 23.
Simbang Gabi 2024: Filipino LA Catholics get a wake-up call
Dec 26, 2024 · At Holy Family Church in Artesia, Simbang Gabi was celebrated before dawn, the Misa de Gallo (Mass of the Rooster) starting at 5 a.m. Every church pew was occupied by mostly Filipino families who anticipated the preparation of Christmas.
Bishop Barron: Some thoughts upon returning from the synod
Nov 5, 2024 · I returned just a few days ago from the second session of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, and I will confess to feeling a tad exhausted. As I’ve mentioned before, the synod is a full four weeks long, and the workdays are intense.So, though it was, to be sure, a rich experience, I’m glad that it’s over, and I’m glad to be home.
LA fires: How Catholics can help those affected
Jan 9, 2025 · As wind-driven fires continue to burn through parts of Southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Catholic relief agencies are offering various resources and opportunities for people to support victims of the fires. Below are some of the ways to help. The list will be updated as more ...