In the church's monthly newsletter, Father Tom Verber muses on the generous deeds of his church and school staff, noting that the new principal of Our Lady of Grace School, Ryan Brusco, helped "repaint the walls around the lunch area." Students of the school, writes Father Tom, spent time preparing background scenery for a summer school stage play.
It's this level of community involvement that defines Our Lady of Grace Church, making it the ideal place to come for answers about tying the knot, starting a Christ-centered family, baptisms and many other spiritual needs.
Located in historic Filipinotown, Our Lady of Loretto is a part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It serves the very large Philipino area residents and are very involved in the community. It offers many programs for not only the congregation, but the community as well. The doors are always open to help the poor and suffering.
Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish began 1908 and caters to the Roman Catholic community at the University of California, Berkeley. It was founded by the Paulist religious community who wanted to present Catholicism to Americans in a language they could understand. The parish has a variety of groups and activities including a volunteer group, a non-violence group, a LGBT Student group and hosts a weekly student meal. For more information on its history or how to participate, refer to its website.
This school is part of the St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Visit the Web site for courses and schedules.
Christ The King Church offers weekday masses, confession and reconciliation, and a Sunday Vigil Mass. It provides baptism and religious education for small children, as well as a liturgy committee and vacation Bible camp.
The church also has many of its homilies and sermons available on audio tape and compact disc. In addition, Christ The King Church offers communal penance service for the congregation in the days between Advent and Lent.
San Francisco Solano Catholic Church is located on Antonio Parkway and is an active community church. It provides youth programs, bible study and Sunday worship services. San Francisco Solano Catholic Church offers direction and faith to young and old members alike. Parking is located all around the chapel.
The St. John Fisher Catholic Church features a chapel, a beautiful garden and a large school. Located at the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road, the parish is composed of more than 3,000 families from throughout the area. The pastor of St. John Fisher is the Rev. Msgr. David A. Sork.
The decor is simple, but elegant. It's got stained glass windows, but not the gaudy, garish type. The atmosphere and services are simple, sweet and unassuming, not overly ritualistic. The congregation is friendly and the parking lot is huge. There are recreational facilities next door.
Saint Catherine of Siena is a Roman Catholic Church. The small beautifully ornate building with a tall steeple is a Laguna Beach landmark. All faiths are welcome to pray and worship here. Services are offered daily.
St. Monica's Catholic Church originated in Santa Monica as a small parish church in 1886, and has grown to be one of the largest–and most active–faith communities in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It is a vibrant Catholic community, known locally for the strength of their ministries. They have a variety of outreach programs, including a parish, high school, and elementary school. Weekly newsletters are provided free to the community as a way to keep track of all the many events, services, and programs available. Visit the church's website for more information.
Named in honor of Cardinal John Henry Newman, a prominent British Catholic, the Davis Newman Center is a residence and religious center designed to serve Catholic students at secular universities. Specifically, the Center provides ministry services to Catholic students. Christians of all denominations are also welcome. Informal social gatherings also occur here, along with personal events such as weddings, baptisms and funeral receptions.
St. Martha Catholic Church is an excellent resource to Catholics in the community. Providing plenty of youth programs, as well as communion and confirmation programs, the congregation donates time, money and food to the community. Wednesday and Sunday service is available, and the large building provides classrooms, halls for prayer, as well as facilities to celebrate larger events, like weddings and wakes.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a reiligious santuary that serves a diverse community of individuals of the Catholic faith. Founded in 1886, the church is considered a historical landmark, according to the church's website.
St Bartholomew Church provides a Catholic community of faith. Several Mass services are available throughout the week, as well as Vigil ceremonies. In addition, the church offers several small groups, Bible classes and prayer groups. It boasts several music programs, including an active contemporary choir, a children's choir and a festival choir.
St. Lorenzo Catholic Church is located just off Meadow Pass Road, directly across Brookside Equestrian. This Catholic community celebrates in Christ Jesus and believes in receiving God's gifts, cultivating them responsibly and sharing and returning them with increase to the Lord. Services are held throughout the week.
The iconic church at the intersection of Main Street and Freedom Boulevard is home to the city's largest congregation. The church was founded in 1869 and its current brick building was built in 1901.
The multicultural church hold mass twice on Saturday evening and six times Sunday. The services are split evenly between English and Spanish and morning billingual mass is offered daily. The church also has education programs and raises money to support community groups.
Saint Clare Catholic Church is led by Pastor Steven Foppiano, Vicar Artur Najera, Deacon Carl Kube and Deacon Richard Driggs. Church ministries include altar services, arts, Bible study, children's liturgy, circle of friends, communion for shut-ins, forever young, Knights of Columbus, and the library. Music is an important part of Mass services; there are five choir groups, including youth choir. There are Vacation Bible School, Bible study groups, and many youth programs available.