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The Cathedral is excited to announce the start of our new Christian Initiation program for Adults on Sunday February 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM led by Deacon Ricardo Mora. Formerly called "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)," is the process through which one becomes a full member of the Roman Catholic Church. This is a program for any adult inquiring about our Catholic faith or wishing to receive the sacraments of initiation. Please register before Feb 1, 2023.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is holding open auditions for both the English and Spanish Cathedral Choirs! The Cathedral Choirs serve the liturgical life of the Cathedral by singing on Sundays and on special Solemnities and Diocesan celebrations. To schedule an audition, please contact Joe Bazyouros, Director of Music, at [email protected] or (213) 680-5205.

On Monday January 16th, our nation observes Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. On this day the Parish Offices and Gift Shop will be closed. There will be two services on this day: 12:10 PM Daily Mass and a 3:00 PM Mass honoring the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has returned to the Father’s House. The Holy See Press Office announced that the Pope Emeritus died at 9:34 AM on Saturday morning in his residence at the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. (Vatican News)

Effective, December 19, 2022, the Galero Grill café has closed. We hope to reopen in 2023.

A new art exhibit honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe by sacred artist Lalo Garcia is now open at the Cathedral. “Un Pincel Guadalupano” (“A Guadalupan Brush”), featuring 13 art pieces including a palm statue and banner is located adjacent to the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, which houses the only known relic of the tilma or cloak of St. Juan Diego in the U.S. The exhibit features images of the Virgin of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego and will be open to the public through December 31. For 491 years, her image has been a symbol of unity, peace, compassion, and hope for people around the world.

Un regalo de amor, esperanza y fe a la Ciudad de Los Angeles. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin dramatiza la aparición de la Virgen María a Juan Diego, un campesino indígena, y se ha convertido en una tradición que por más de una década se ha presentado en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles. Esta hermosa obra con música, danza, y un mensaje universal de fe, amor y perserverancia atrae a muchas personas, sin distinción de raza, idioma o religión. Diciembre 2 y 3 at 7:30 PM. Entrada Gratis

On November 2nd, the Cathedral will offer Solemn Vespers at 6:30 PM. On this day, the Mausoleum hours will be extended to 8:00pm.

For the past 32 years, the Adopt-A-Family Program at the Cathedral has made it possible for struggling families with children to have a magical Christmas. Your continued support and participation has made this possible. We invite you to help adopt and sponsor one of our 500 families this year. Click to see the ways to participate!

It is with great joy that we welcome our new Pastor, Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti! Msgr. Antonio has served the Archdiocese for 32 years, and comes to the Cathedral after completing 12 years as pastor at St. Bede the Venerable Parish in La Cañada. Click to learn more >>

WASHINGTON - In response to the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued the following statement: “This is a historic day in the life of our country, one that stirs our thoughts, emotions and prayers. " | Read More >>

The Parish offices, Gift Shop and Galero Grill will be closed on Monday June 20th in observance of Juneteenth. Daily Mass on this holiday will be held at 9:00am. Parking will only be validated with Mass attendance. There will be no 12:10pm Mass.

Love to sing? Audition for the Cathedral's Children's Chorus on Saturday June 11 or Sunday, June 12, from 1-5pm at the Cathedral Conference Center. Open to all Children 4th to 9th grade, the Chorus will have opportunity to sing at various Masses and Events at the Cathedral throughout the year. Click for more information or to schedule an audition.

On June 4, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain eight new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. One of these men is our very own Cathedral Seminarian, Guillermo "Memo" Alonso. His first Mass will be Sunday, June 5th at 10am.

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles entrusted the victims of a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that left at least 19 children and two adults dead to Our Lady of Guadalupe, asking that she “take the victims of this violence in her tender arms, and bring comfort to those who mourn, and healing those who are hurt.”