Getty Fire impacts a Catholic university, schools and retired sisters

The Getty Fire that began whipping through mountain communities west of Los Angeles during the early hours of 28th October caused the closure of several local Catholic schools, the evacuation of students and staff at Mount St Mary’s University and a call for the retired sisters of St Joseph of Carondolet to shelter in place.... Read More

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November 27, 2018

Catholic boxer plans to use proceeds of big bout to help the homeless

Catholic boxer Tyson Fury has claimed he plans to give his seven-figure pay day for Saturday’s fight with Deontay Wilder to “the poor and to build homes for the homeless”. The undefeated 30-year-old is expected to earn a career-high purse when he challenges WBC heavyweight champion Wilder at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. After being such... Read More

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March 15, 2018

Trump looks at prototypes for border wall that bishop calls ‘grotesque’

On the day that marked the fifth anniversary of the election of a pope who has called on others to “build bridges, not walls,” the president of the United States toured Southern California to look at prototypes for a wall he promised to build on the border with Mexico. “The state of California is begging... Read More

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December 11, 2017

Fundraising starts to aid victims of Southern California fires

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has started a fund for victims of the wildfires that have raced through the archdiocese and were threatening to spread to locations in the nearby Orange and San Diego dioceses. “Friends, as the wildfires continue, the needs of our neighbours continue to increase,” said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los... Read More

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July 22, 2016

Thousands gather for Mass to celebrate immigrant spirit in America

Pilgrims from all nationalities and backgrounds walked several miles from a couple of different points in Southern California to join thousands of others at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles for a special Mass to recognise all immigrants on 17th July. Participants raised awareness of the need for immigration... Read More

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June 30, 2016

Blessed Romero relics will be part of religious freedom Mass in L.A.

Relics of Blessed Oscar Romero, including a handkerchief with blood from the day he was assassinated, will briefly be part of the U.S. Catholic Church’s Fortnight for Freedom observance on 1st July in Los Angeles. A handkerchief with blood from the day Archbishop Romero was martyred in El Salvador and a microphone he often used... Read More

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February 6, 2016

Hollywood is not calling the Pope, says Vatican

The Vatican has downplayed claims that the Pope is to take a role in a forthcoming film about the gospels. While details about how the pope may or may not be involved in the movie project are not yet known, it was clear the pope was not an actor and would not have an acting... Read More

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