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Are you looking for a unique way to share the Good News of Christ with the people of Southern California? The Cathedral Gift Shop is looking for a part-time Sales Associate. If you have sales experience and would enjoy an opportunity to help others in their spiritual journeys and support the mission of the Cathedral, we invite you to apply.

In order to handle increased parking needs on Easter Sunday, all cars will enter the structure via the Hill Street entrance only. Cars will depart the structure via the Temple Street exit. Please note that there is no left turn into the parking structure on Hill Street.

As children turn to their Mother, so mankind entrusts itself to Mary, Queen of Peace, in the midst of the storm, of a war unleashed a month ago between Russia and Ukraine. "To you, we consecrate the future of the whole human family, the needs and expectations of every people, the anxieties and hopes of the world." These words of the Act of Consecration is being prayed Friday by Pope Francis and all the bishops of the world. Archbishop Gomez invites us to join in prayer.

Archbishop José H. Gomez is inviting the faithful to join him and Pope Francis in a special moment of prayer on Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, when the Holy Father will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting their peoples to Our Lady’s maternal care and protection, and for the end of the war and violence.

The Cathedral Gift Shop is a ministry of the Church and helps to fund the pastoral mission of the Cathedral. With a thoughtfully curated collection of devotional items, the Cathedral Gift Store is tailored to foster the faith. The Retail Operations Sales Manager creates and maintains an exemplary and religious gift shop consistent with the Cathedral's mission, supervising all Gift Shop personnel and directing the entirety of all Gift Shop related projects. This is a full-time, exempt position, weekend work required.

A Community Opera World Premiere! The Three Women of Jerusalem (Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén), will be performed by a cast of hundreds in a monumental staging at the Cathedral with hundreds of additional performers joining in virtually from around the world. Saturday, March 19, 2022. Two performances: 3:00PM & 6:30PM. Admission Free - Advanced Tickets Required. Click to visit laopera.org/threewomen

During this time, Ukraine is in solemn need of our prayers and support as they face such devastating loss and tragedy within their country. Pope Francis tells us, “In God, no act of love, no matter how small, and no ‘generous effort’ will ever be lost.” Pope Francis has encouraged help for the people of Ukraine. In solidarity with our suffering brothers and sisters, Archbishop Gomez has asked all parishes to participate in a non-mandatory special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and March 19-20, 2022.

The 37th running of the Los Angeles Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Cathedral is the sixth landmark on a course starting from Dodger Stadium and finishing on the Avenue of the Stars. Access to the Cathedral will be limited due to street closures.

Effective March 4, 2022, Los Angeles County has lifted the indoor mask mandate. This aligns with California Department of Health Orders. As of this time, masking is strongly recommended, but no longer required in most indoor settings, including houses of worship. The Cathedral will follow this guideline. It is important to note that everyone is free to continuing wearing a mask. No person can be prevented from wearing a mask, and we will continue to have masks available for any worshipers who might request one.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. The Cathedral will be holding special liturgical services during these 40 days of Lent, as we begin the annual rituals of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Lent is that time in our faith for reflection and renewal. We invite you to ponder on Christ's ultimate sacrifice and take in his love by feeding your mind and spirit with these bite-sized ruminations on forgiveness, reconciliation, and new life. There is no better season to renew one's relationship with God than Easter, the most joyful days of the church's year. Rejoice with both of these $2.00 daily reflection books. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations can help you embrace, live, and share the good news of the great Paschal mystery. Pick up your copies today at the gift shop. Now available online at cathedralgiftshop.com

The Galero Grill café has now reopened for weekday lunch service! The café is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM with a limited menu to expand in the future. On Sundays, the Galero Grill is open from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM and offers Pastries, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, the Cathedral Parish Office and Gift Store will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022. Daily Mass will be held at 9:00 AM on this day. There will be no 12:10 PM Mass.

As we approach the new year, we approach the one year anniversary of the unveiling of the new Marian tapestry at the Cathedral. Featuring a 14-foot-high depiction of the cathedral’s namesake, hands outstretched, eyes cast toward the altar and congregation, the new tapestry was unveiled on the day that the Catholic Church celebrates the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

This November, Together in Mission is participating in the global giving movement of GivingTuesday! Help sustain and support Catholic education and faith in our poorest parish communities. Please help us attain our goal for GivingTuesday to help our brothers and sisters in need. When making your gift, please select the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels – Los Angeles (P546) as your Parish.

Every Thanksgiving at the Cathedral, we express our gratitude for the many blessings in our lives through our participation in the annual Outreach Food Drive.This year we will be assisting the Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ and the Friars Poor of Jesus Christ with their Downtown Skid Row Street Ministry. Three evenings a week, these special servants of God walk the streets of Skid Row feeding the poor and homeless. Click to learn how to support this ministry!

“Our Lady of Guadalupe was given to us by the Lord, and she was given to us in all times, not just the times of St. Juan Diego, the peasant to whom she appeared and on whose “tilma,” or cloak, the winter roses she caused to bloom left her image.” (Archbishop José H. Gomez) The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is hosting the Pilgrim images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego as they begin their annual journey throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. In honor of this special occasion, we invite you to offer your prayers through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and St. Juan Diego and to have a candle lit for your intentions and placed at the foot of these special images. Funds received from these donations will support the annual Cathedral Celebration of the Feast Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. Don’t miss this special opportunity!

“Nos fue entregada Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe por el Señor, y nos fue entregada en todos los tiempos, no solo en tiempos de San Juan Diego, el campesino a quien se le apareció y cuya imagen quedó impresa en su tilma con rosas de invierno que hizo florecer.” (Arzobispo José H. Gómez) La Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles está hospedando a las imágenes de Peregrinos de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y San Juan Diego al comenzar su recorrido anual por toda la Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles. En honor a esta ocasión especial, le invitamos a que ofrezca sus oraciones por medio de la amorosa intercesión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Patrona de las Américas, y de San Juan Diego, encendiendo una vela por sus intenciones, la cual será colocada al pie de estas hermosas imágenes. Los fondos recibidos de estas donaciones nos ayudarán con la celebración anual de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en diciembre. ¡Qué no se le pase esta oportunidad!

On Sunday, October 10th, from 9am to 4pm, six miles of streets in downtown L.A. will be closed to cars and open for community to bike, walk, skate, and enjoy the street as a public park for the day for CicLAvia 2021. Though the Cathedral is not directly on the route, please note that there may be additional traffic congestion during the event hours, and you may need to take a different route to the Cathedral that day. Please plan accordingly and allow additional time to drive.

October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary. The Cathedral Gift Shop celebrates with an incredible sale on all in-stock rosaries. Buy one rosary and get a second one of equal or lesser value at 50% off! Whether you are new to the rosary or just looking for fresh inspiration, we have a selection of pamphlets and books available to help guide you through your journey in prayer. BOGO valid in store only October 1st - October 31st