Divine Mercy Shrine in Hollywood Becomes Beacon of Hope
The Los Angeles-based shrine draws growing crowds for Divine Mercy Sunday, highlighting a message of reconciliation and healing that continues to resonate year-round.
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The Catholic Chapel Beneath Dodger Stadium
Before Dodger Stadium rose over Chávez Ravine in Los Angeles, a tight-knit Catholic community centered on a humble chapel — a way of life displaced, but not entirely forgotten.
Architect Frank Gehry and the Cathedral That Might Have Been
COMMENTARY: Los Angeles passed over a generational architectural talent in building its cathedral, settling instead for a structure that fails to lift the human spirit.
Los Angeles Priest Recounts the Miracle That Paved Way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Canonization
When the then-seminarian was injured while playing basketball in 2017, he had no idea it would one day contribute to a canonization cause: ‘It’s a wonderful blessing.’
Bases Loaded with History: The Catholic Ties Between the Dodgers and Padres
As the Dodgers and Padres face off in the MLB playoffs, their cities’ shared Catholic heritage brings a deeper meaning to this storied rivalry.
Building in ‘God’s Backyard’: Los Angeles Affordable Housing Project Could Herald Things to Come
The proposed building, which will be located steps from Los Angeles Community College, will feature 74 affordable housing units.
Dodgers Debacle Calls for a More Vocal Catholic Citizenry
COMMENTARY: Catholics have a spiritual duty to promote truth and orient themselves toward God, not the whims of man.
Los Angeles Renames Father Junipero Serra Park, Despite Catholic Praise for Sainted Missionary
The park is walking distance from La Placita, the Church of Our Lady Queen of Angels, the city’s oldest Catholic church, which has elements dating back at least to 1814.
Father Adrian San Juan Mourned After Sudden Passing: ‘He Died Doing What He Loved’
The priest credited his “second life” in particular to Divine Mercy, the Virgin Mary, and the miraculous intercession of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, to whom he had a fervent devotion for the rest of his life.
Archbishop Gomez Asks For Prayers After Fire at Mission Founded by St. Junípero Serra
Local firefighters said they responded to an initial alarm at 4:24 a.m. and by the time they arrived, smoke and flames were visible from outside the church with more than 50 firefighters needed to bring the flames under control.
