Office of Life, Justice and Peace / Archdiocese of Los Angeles

09/10/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Peter Claver, who reminds us that faith calls us to love not only in words, but through our actions.

May his example inspire us to see Christ in those who are suffering, marginalized or forgotten, and to let our love speak first through our actions.

St. Peter Claver, pray for us.

 

09/05/2026

Join us as we pray for immigrants, refugees and their
families — and celebrate the immigrant spirit that has helped shape our communities.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Pre-procession: 3:00 p.m.
Mass: 3:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez

09/05/2026

Every ribbon carries a story. Every name carries a prayer.

The prayers collected through “Ribbons of Prayer” at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will be brought forward during the annual Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Pre-procession: 3:00 p.m.
Mass: 3:30 p.m.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez

Join us as we pray for immigrants, refugees and their families — and celebrate the immigrant spirit that has helped shape our communities.
Add your prayer ribbon at the Cathedral or submit a name online following link in BIO!



Cada listón lleva una historia. Cada nombre, una oración.

Las oraciones reunidas a través de “Listones de Oración” en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles serán presentadas durante la Misa anual en Reconocimiento de Todos los Inmigrantes.

Domingo 20 de septiembre de 2026
Pre-procesión: 3:00 p.m.
Misa: 3:30 p.m.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
La Misa será celebrada por el Arzobispo José H. Gomez

Acompáñanos a orar por los inmigrantes, refugiados y sus familias, y a celebrar el espíritu inmigrante que ha enriquecido y fortalecido nuestras comunidades.
Agrega tu listón de oración en la Catedral o envía el nombre de la persona por quien deseas orar siguiendo el enlace en nuestra BIO!

09/03/2026

Join Us for the Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants
Let us fill the Cathedral as a powerful sign of love, solidarity, and support for our immigrant brothers and sisters. Your presence is a meaningful reminder that they are welcomed, valued, and never alone.

Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez
Sunday, September 20, 2026

Click link for more information: https://lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/immigrationmass

08/26/2026

AB 1709: Protect our kids online!

📲Studies show that social media is damaging to young kids with young people self-reporting feeling addicted, receiving unwanted contact from strangers, and exposure to harmful content.

📈Since 2007: Depression, anxiety, and self-harm rates have skyrocketed, especially among teen girls.

❓What can we do? Support the new bill AB 1709 and preserve our children’s social and emotional development.

Details: https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/CACATHOLIC/Campaigns/138864/Respond

08/21/2026

Blessed Stanley Rother: A Life of Faith. A Legacy of Courage.
His love for his people was stronger than his fear.
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story brings the inspiring true story of Blessed Stanley Rother, an Oklahoma priest who gave his life serving the people of Guatemala.
Experience his extraordinary witness of faith, courage, and selfless love on the big screen.
In theaters August 25, 26 & 27
En español — August 25, 26 & 27
Gather your family, invite a friend, and don’t miss this powerful story.

For a limited time, tickets are buy-one-get-one free for American Martyr: The Stanley Rother. Here’s how to claim your free ticket:
1. Visit the Fathom film page: https://bit.ly/45HzOBy
2. Select your date, theater, time, then select at least two tickets to see “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story.”
3. Sign in or create your free Fandango FanRewards account (or enter your email address for guest checkout).
4. Click “Promo Code,” enter - ROTHER - and click “Apply”. "Promo Code" = ROTHER
5. Complete your purchase and decide how you want to receive your ticket.

08/20/2026

Every abortion involves the death of a child and harm to the mother. Now with easier access to abortion pills, the abortion rate is tragically climbing, along with increased health risks.

The Food and Drug Administration has enabled a nationwide mail-order abortion industry by allowing abortion pills to be prescribed in telehealth appointments and sold both at neighborhood pharmacies and online, circumventing state laws that protect life in the womb. This leaves women vulnerable to suffering an abortion alone at home, without any medical supervision. It also sets up additional opportunities for exploitation by violent partners or human traffickers.

From now through the end of October, Respect Life Month, the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of abortion pills. In addition to invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, Defender of Life, participants can learn about the danger of abortion pills, and can send messages to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies that are involved.

07/31/2026