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Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires

As a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church's gospel choir, Trena Spurlock has sung the hymn "My Help" countless times.

Catholics rally to aid LA wildfire victims

As deadly wildfires ravage Los Angeles, Catholics are mobilizing to help those impacted.

Catholic parishes offer shelter, relief to evacuated families near LA fires

Several Catholic parishes opened their doors to families evacuated from their homes as wind-driven fires continued to burn through parts of Los Angeles County Jan. 8.

LA Palisades Fire destroys Corpus Christi Catholic Church, damages school

A church in Pacific Palisades appeared to be destroyed and more than 60 Catholic schools were closed as several major fires in the Los Angeles area burned overnight into Jan. 8.

Eucharistic pilgrimage planned for 2025, next congress before 2033

A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being planned for spring 2025, Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, announced July 21 at the end of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress' closing Mass.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. — R (L)

The last time Eddie Murphy appeared in the guise of Detroit police Det. Axel Foley, President Bill Clinton was in the second year of his first term, and recent names in the news included skater Nancy Kerrigan and traitorous CIA official Aldrich Ames. After a hiatus of three decades, what results from Murphy's return to the role?

Emotional LA sheriff details arrest of suspect in shooting death of Bishop O’Connell; motive remains unclear

A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies as the prime suspect in the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David G. O'Connell of Los Angeles.

Outpouring of grief, prayers as Lunar New Year massacre latest U.S. mass shooting

"With the whole family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, I am praying for the victims of this violence," Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said in a statement following a mass shooting that left 10 people dead and at least 10 more wounded in Monterey Park, California, late Jan. 21.

Society now understands need for outreach to gangs, says Homeboy founder

Society now has a better understanding of the need to reach out to gangs and gang members, said Jesuit Father Greg Boyle, who has ministered to gang youth in Los Angeles for decades.

Housing for homeless pregnant women called ‘beautiful work of compassion’

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez Aug. 19 described a new residence in the city for homeless pregnant women and their children as a "beautiful work of compassion and care for our most vulnerable neighbors."

Youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl is alum of Atlanta Catholic school

Under the bright lights and falling confetti, surrounded by his team, their families and thousands of fans in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Sean McVay raised high the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl championship trophy Feb. 13.

Poet Amanda Gorman is a light to us all, parishioner says

Long before she burst into the public spotlight delivering her inauguration poem, Amanda Gorman got a standing ovation from fellow parishioners of St. Brigid Church in Los Angeles for reciting a poem she wrote about the parish.
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