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Out of an abundance of caution, the Cathedral Gift Shop is closed for in-person shopping and will reopen for regular business on Tuesday, January 18 at 9:00 AM. Please visit us 24/7 at www.cathedralgiftshop.com

Due to increased covid issues, the Cathedral offices will be closed for in-person visitors until Tuesday morning, January 18th, at 8:30 AM. If you have any questions, please call (213) 680-5218 or email us at cathedralinfo@olacathedral.org. Let us pray, through the intercession of our Lady of the Angels, for the health and safety of all our brothers and sisters.

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.

Are you interested in helping people learn more about the Catholic Faith? Would you like to journey with those who wish to become Catholic? Are you ready to answer God's call to "Go… and make disciples…" (Mt 28:19-20)? This part-time position may be just what you are seeking! The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles is looking for a Part-Time Coordinator of RCIA & Adult Confirmation.

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

‘250 Years of Mission’ is a new art exhibit hosted by the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in celebration of the Archdiocese’s ‘Forward in Mission’ Jubilee Year. The year-long exhibition of paintings, photos and artifacts showcasing the rich legacy of Catholic faith in Los Angeles over the decades will be available to the public during the course of the “Forward in Mission” Jubilee Year from September 11, 2021 through September 10, 2022

The physical doors of the Cathedral Gift Shop will officially reopen on Sunday, September 19, 2021! Our new Sunday hours are 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. During the week, the Gift Shop will be open on Tuesdays-Fridays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. It is closed on Monday and Saturdays. All Gift Shop visitors must wear masks regardless of vaccination status. You can visit us 24/7 at cathedralgiftshop.com

Forward in Mission Jubilee Year: On Saturday, September 11th, Archbishop Gomez celebrated the Rite of the Opening of the Holy Door at the Cathedral. This celebration kicks off our "Forward in Mission" Jubilee Year celebrating 250 years of Catholic faith in Los Angeles on the anniversary of the founding of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, the first church in what is now the Archdiocese.

The Cathedral Family Faith formation ministry program is now accepting registration for families with children grades K-5 seeking continued faith formation. Families joining the ministry can also enroll their children in grades 2-4 for Sacramental preparation program for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Click for more.

As mandated by the County of Los Angeles, face masks will be required for everyone visiting the Cathedral or attending Mass regardless of vaccination status. We thank you for your cooperation. Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!

The Cathedral is open for Mass and for private prayer: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM; Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM; and Sundays 7 AM - 3 PM. The Parish Office is now open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on weekends. Appointments are encouraged to best assist you. Please call (213) 680-5200.

Pope Francis announced earlier this year that the Church has established a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, to be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus and parents of our Blessed Mother Mary. This year, the celebration for seniors will occur on July 25th.

In celebration of the Patroness of the Americas, the Cathedral Gift Shop invites you to reflect on our Blessed Mother to become more deeply aware of the presence of God. Lalo Garcia is one of many Cathedral artists who's love for his native culture combined with his faith and commitment to preserving the folklore of Mexico are reflected in his unique compositions. Currently, he is one of the eleven commissioned artists selected by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to create artwork for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. On the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we welcome Our Lady of Guadalupe into individual homes as we virtually witness Lalo Garcia's image of the Patroness of the Americas projected on the Cathedral plaza. This image is now available in poster print on the Cathedral Gift Shop's online store. Visit www.cathedralgiftshop.com to order your print today!

In response to the growing number of COVID cases and hospitalizations across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered that indoor operations must again close statewide for a number of industries, including houses of worship for the county of Los Angeles. In following this newly-issued state order, the Cathedral will be closed to the public Monday-Friday for 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM Masses and for private prayer effective today until further notice. Weekday services are only available via live stream. Sunday services are available via live stream and for outdoor in-person attendance.