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Archbishop Gomez warns against rise of ‘new political religions’
In a wide-ranging talk on racial inequality and new social justice movements in America, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles cautioned against the rise of what he described as… Read More
9 innings, 7 gifts
It’s the bottom of the ninth. Bases are loaded; the game is tied. As the batter walks up to the plate, anticipation builds. The stands are silent. The pitch goes… Read More
The Legion of Mary’s legacy of love
Ando Perlas was on his knees after Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish one Sunday in 1984 when he felt a tap on the shoulder. A stranger asked… Read More
2023 Synod on Synodality:Vatican extends time for local consultations
The Vatican announced that it will give dioceses around the world more time to complete local consultations ahead of the 2023 Synod on Synodality. The announcement is likely to be… Read More
The Communion of Saints
The communion of saints is a teaching of the Catholic faith that we profess in every recitation of the Creed at Mass. Pope St. Paul VI describes the dogma well… Read More
From the Archbishop: Homelessness and Human Dignity, Grant eternal rest unto them O Lord
It was an eventful summer. Among the many ups and downs, one of the downs for me was losing a very dear friend and priest mentor of mine since my… Read More
The next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
Hong Kong is famous for having long been one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world. It is one of the last places on earth one would… Read More
The Archdiocese and the Synod 2021-2023
After the Holy See issued instructions in September, on October 7th the Presbyteral Council unanimously approved a plan for implementing a diocesan synod in the Archdiocese. More details to follow.
World Mission Sunday: Uniting in solidarity with the Missions of the Church
On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday—the annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions of the Church. World Mission Sunday is an opportunity for Catholics to… Read More
Rice Bowl grants awarded to groups throughout Archdiocese
This year a total of nine parishes and organizations have been awarded Rice Bowl grants to help with the work of hunger alleviation. The grants will be supporting food pantries,… Read More
Upcoming archdiocesan event to celebrate 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
The year 2021 marks the quincentennial celebration—or 500 year celebration—of Christianity in the lives of Filipinos across the world. To celebrate this milestone, the archdiocese is holding events throughout the… Read More

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