His ailment is reported as painful (facial bacterial infection-facial rash) but “not serious.”

At Pope Francis’ request, Archbishop Carlson addresses transgender theory, gender ideology issues in new document

Peace on earth, no more wars, a constant theme of the recent popes. Church leaders reflect on this on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan

Pray for Pope Frances, the first Jesuit Pope!

Our school has continued to increase enrollment including this school year. Nationally Catholic schools are an asset to our society

Weakened Fair Housing directives...

U.S. Bishops and “undocumented”

New on campus a 55 by 60 foot “under the big tent for outdoor Masses and services. Little by little adding to the setting for an improved, safe, outdoor, in the shade experience...

Founder of California Missions before it was the United States

As most of you know from previous “messages” here and from our email blast earlier in the weekend we are providing services outside beginning tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th.

One of the oldest Marian feasts

“Dead Man Walking” was a poignant story of this reality and the church’s position has changed compared to a hundred years ago.

MIssion San Buenaventura becomes a Basilica

We will continue to staff the office (closed to public) to be here for calls or door. Also we will continue to provide safe ways to pray. We are allowed to have “outdoor” services at this time so stay tuned for what would work. Also, we will continue to live-stream weekend Masses

In response to Directives from the Governor’s and County Public Health Offices, “our parishes must discontinue indoor Masses and other liturgical services, effective immediately,” states the Communications Department of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases the Governor has re- issued indoor closures of places of worship. Until further notice church (indoors) closed

A weekend of fires and vandalism’s at church’s across the country

The beauty of art...

San Gabriel Mission was preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year. Unfortunately, the roof burned today...

After all Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris) spire to be rebuilt in traditional 19th century way