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St. Francis
Korean Catholic Center

Torrance

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.

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Letter from the Pastor

Campaign Details

Our Parish Goal

$600,000

Pledged over 5 years for the Called to Renew Campaign.

Our Parish Receives

$300,000

To renew our parish and strengthen ministries.

Parish Needs

Church Interior Renovations

$100,000
Beauty is an integral and essential part of our Catholic liturgy. It is indeed a gift from God, as St. Augustine points out. When a church’s beauty is allowed to wither, the liturgy experience suffers. It is time for us to replace cafeteria floor surface, toilet repair, kitchen upgrade, electric installation and lighting will help make safe environment and enhance our worship.

Roofing Maintenance

$150,000
The roof on our building is past its useful life expectancy. Up until now we have made do by patching up sections. We will keep maintenance the roof to keep further damage from happening every year.

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Youth Ministry

$25,000
Pope Francis has placed great importance on the need for better youth and young adult ministry, as this is the age when many leave the Church. Our Youth Group is strong, but we can make it better by providing more dynamic events such as spiritual retreats and fellowship activities as well as partake in the local and global Catholic conferences. We need to hire music director and supplement musical/audio instruments.

Ministry to the Sick, Old, and Dying

$25,000
The Gospel has the power to transform lives, and in Christ, true healing is possible. As we reflect on our role as Catholics, we are called to participate in the renewal of families and our community by ministering to those who are suffering. Support program and operating personals.

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.
Archbishop José H. Gomez