Our community is excited to participate alongside all parishes, missions and Catholic centers in the Archdiocese to strengthen and renew our Church for the future. Please continue reading to learn how this campaign will benefit us.
These are exciting times for the Church in Southern California as Archbishop Gomez has called us to renewal — not just a renewal of resources, but a spiritual renewal as well. I am pleased to announce our participation in the Called to Renew campaign. This historic effort will provide much-needed funding for parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles while benefiting our own parish, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Since its dedication in 2002, the Cathedral has become the spiritual center of the Archdiocese, and a special home to its parishioners. The Called to Renew campaign will allow us to continue to be a vital presence in our community and our Archdiocese. I ask that you please take a moment to read this brochure to learn more about how this campaign will benefit our Cathedral parish, as well as parishes across the Archdiocese.
As your pastor, I invite you to take a moment to reflect and pray on how you can be a part of this time of renewal and best support this important campaign. I encourage you to consider making a financial pledge for a five-year period.
This will allow us the best opportunity to reach our goal.
The Cathedral community is particularly blessed as your generosity touches not only our parish family, but directly impacts our brothers and sisters in Christ who come to the Cathedral as pilgrims and visitors. What a great opportunity to be the hands of Christ! I am blessed to be your pastor, and I am confident that we can make this campaign a success. Together, as a community of faith, let us entrust this campaign to the intercession of our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of the Angels.
Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.
Our Parish Receives
$707,500
To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.
Parish Needs
Resealing
The Cathedral is made of concrete, which needs to be resealed with a protective coating every eight years to ensure its stability and protect it from damage — both man-made and natural. This is an extensive, but extremely critical project.
Liturgical Items
Due to daily wear and use, the liturgical items used in the celebration of liturgies at the Cathedral are now in need of replacing. This includes sacred vessels, vestments, server albs and choir robes. Due to the scale of the Cathedral, the size of our liturgies and the number of liturgies we celebrate each year, the handling and usage of these items exceeds the norm.
Reconciliation Chapel
Our Reconciliation Chapel, which parishioners, visitors and pilgrims use to prepare and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, is in need of enhancing. We would like to add liturgical artwork depicting the mercy and forgiveness of Jesus.
Communications
To better serve both the local and archdiocesan communities, we need to expand our communication capabilities. We hope to enhance our digital communications by improving our website, increasing our social media presence and updating our online platforms. We would also like to add video signage throughout the Cathedral site to provide a more welcoming and informative environment.
Tapestry Of Our Lady of The Angels
We are currently in the process of designing and executing a tapestry with the image of Our Lady of the Angels for placement in the main sanctuary of the Cathedral. This tapestry will serve as a gentle and loving reminder that the Cathedral was named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A Bold Plan of Renewal
We — the Catholic faithful — are the agents of renewal for Church and society. I am grateful for this opportunity to walk alongside clergy and parishioners in strengthening our parishes and ministries, the heart of our Archdiocese.