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St. Joseph High School celebrates Class of 2026 at commencement ceremony

Friends and family members filled the stands at St. Joseph High School's football stadium Friday morning as the Class of 2026 celebrated graduation, marking the culmination of four years of academic achievement, athletic success, faith formation and …

Three new LA priests ready to ‘go to work’ after ordination Mass

Every class of newly ordained priests in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has some kind of bond, formed through an experience that most couldn’t understand. The 2026 class, the smallest class in years, clearly shares a special solidarity and joy in how close …

Pope accepts retirement of one of six Filipino bishops in U.S.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, one of six Filipino bishops serving in the United States. The Vatican announced the decision May 22 at 12 noon (6 p.m. in the Philippines). In …

Pope Leo XIV accepts retirement of LA Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email   Filipino-born bishop concludes decades of ministry in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Alejandro “Alex” D. Aclan as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles after …

Dynamic Orthodoxy and the New Catholic Revival

Something weird and wonderful is happening across the globe and is even reaching the grass roots in my own hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. This year, the five Catholic parishes in Greenville (Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Mary’s …

LA Auxiliary Bishop Aclan, the 2nd Filipino American to be named US bishop, retires

48 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro “Alex” D. Aclan of Los Angeles, 75, who was the second Filipino American priest to be named bishop in the U.S. when he was appointed in 2019.  The …

RECongress selects Long Beach Convention Center to host annual Catholic conference starting in 2028

One of the largest annual Catholic gatherings in the United States will soon make its new home in Long Beach, officials with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said on Tuesday, May 19. The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, a seven-decade-old convention …

New LA priests 2026: Shengda Zhu

On May 30, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain three new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing them all. Los Angeles, meet your new priests! …

Ascend Eucharistic Revival draws 3,000 Pacific Northwest Catholics of all ages, ethnicities

BELLEVUE, Wash. (OSV News) — More than 3,000 local Catholics joined together in prayer led by Father Nicholas Wichert at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue May 16. The Ascend Eucharistic Revival was one of the largest gatherings of Catholics in the Pacific …

As others move on, LA Catholic groups continue supporting wildfire survivors

The utility bills keep going up, the washing machine is breaking down, and every night someone sleeps on the couch. That’s what happens when your household instantly doubles. With nothing more than a generous heart, Ramona Villegas welcomed in a co-worker …

NCR interview: NYC Archbishop Hicks says, 'We have to be a church of dialogue'

Archbishop Ronald Hicks' eyes sparkle, then get watery when he speaks about immigrants and the missionary years that shaped his priesthood in Mexico and El Salvador. He becomes emotional as he recalls arriving in unfamiliar countries as a foreigner …

Ascend conference welcomes one of the largest gatherings of PNW Catholics in over 100 years

BELLEVUE — More than 3,000 local Catholics joined together in prayer led by Father Nicholas Wichert at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue May 16. The Ascend Eucharistic Revival was one of the largest gatherings of Catholics in the Pacific Northwest in over …

New LA priests 2026: David Zamora

On May 30, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain three new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing them all. Los Angeles, meet your new priests! …

New LA priests 2026: Jerick Alenton

On May 30, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain three new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing them all. Los Angeles, meet your new priests! …

Anderson Shaw, the quiet visionary who kept LA Black Catholics together

When Anderson F. Shaw was baptized in his early 20s at Holy Name of Jesus Church in the 1960s, Los Angeles was experiencing something of a Black Catholic boom. From the 1940s to the 1960s, thousands of Black and Creole families from the South — especially …

LA's RECongress announces move from Anaheim to Long Beach

The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress will move to the Long Beach Convention Center in 2028 after being held in Anaheim for more than 50 years. The change in venue for the annual four-day gathering was announced May 20 in an email from the …

Visit of relics of 36 Cristero martyrs a call to live faith courageously, say LA Catholics

LOS ANGELES (OSV News) – For some of the people in the pews at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the visit of 36 relics belonging to martyrs from Mexico's Cristero War was about more than history. "My great-grandpa was there during the …

Spiritual problems

Your weekly dose of local news, arts, and culture. Our News Wire newsletter lands every Thursday with the stories shaping Northern Santa Barbara County Now might be the time for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to take a long hard look at the way St. Joseph …

St. Joseph High School principal on administrative leave after viral recording

A Catholic high school in Orcutt is at the center of a controversy after its principal was placed on administrative leave, leaving students and parents awaiting answers from the archdiocese. Michael Ronan, superintendent for the Santa Barbara region, sent …

One Million People Join Sol as Americans Search for Purpose & Meaning in the Age of AI

Fast-growing platform reaches milestone as new research finds Americans rank purpose above skill, creativity, or relationships in what makes life worthwhile NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sol (getsol.app), a …

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين

شراكة استراتيجية تجمع شركة حلول وخدمات الشبكات وصندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام لدعم رحلة التمكين لعدد من الشباب المستفيدين AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- وقّّع صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام شراكة استراتيجية مع شركة حلول و …

Church Of God In Christ and Thrivent Partner to Advance Financial Education Across the Denomination Nationwide

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through a new multi-year collaboration, more than 12,000 churches and their members will have access to financial education, workshops and generosity initiatives to support long-term …

In the Month of Mary, Taiwan Transforms Devotion into Concrete Solidarity

During the Month of Mary, Taiwan promoted solidarity through support for vulnerable youth in Rome, 1,200 students in Congo, and a Marian donation to PAMI. ROME, ROME, ITALY, June 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Month of Mary, the Embassy of …

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Mom, Dad, I'm Gay: A Father's Journey Explores Family, Faith, and Unconditional Love

Cesar Torres shares a deeply personal account of navigating faith, parenting, and acceptance after a life-changing conversation with his daughter. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Cesar Torres presents …

The Way of the Living Jesus Explores an Ancient Path to Spiritual Awakening and Transformation

Chuck Queen invites seekers to rediscover the wisdom of the Gospel of Thomas as a guide for personal growth, inner awakening, and deeper spiritual awareness. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Way of the Living …

Simple Joy Shares Timeless Wisdom for Living a More Meaningful and Joy-Filled Life

David MacInnes reflects on faith, gratitude, simplicity, and values in a heartfelt guide encouraging readers to rediscover lasting joy beyond material success. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a culture driven by …

Unseen Encourages Readers to Break Free From Limiting Labels and Rediscover Their True Identity

Mary Anne Bedington combines professional insight and personal reflection to help readers overcome false identities and embrace authentic self-worth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Psychotherapist and author Mary …

Merry Christmas, Mary! Brings the True Biblical Christmas Story to Life Through Creative Rhyming Verse

Meredith Davison Jr. delivers a joyful and faith-centered retelling of the Nativity story through imaginative language, poetry, and meaningful reflection. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meredith Davison Jr., author …

Thorns on the Rose Shares a Transformative Story of Redemption, Faith, and Spiritual Renewal

Sheron Chambers Jefferson offers a deeply personal testimony of overcoming shame, emptiness, and self destruction through faith in Jesus Christ NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Sheron Chambers Jefferson …

Re-Forming: Transformation Through Reconstruction Reveals a Biblical Path to Lasting Spiritual Change

John V. Ruggiero explores the spiritual processes behind transformation that have always been present in Scripture but are often overlooked. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The starting point of Re-Forming is …

Nobel University Celebrates May 2026 Graduation Ceremony in Los Angeles

Over 30 graduates walked the stage to receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nobel University proudly celebrated its May 2026 graduation ceremony in …

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Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis to Be Appointed Inaugural Occupant of the Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts

Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis Joined United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2019 SAINT PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is elated to announce that Rev. Dr. Justin …

Bibles and Badges by Steven C. Hinton Offers Hope and Healing for Servants Carrying Hidden Burdens

This Christian guide speaks to pastors, first responders, chaplains, caregivers, counselors, and leaders seeking restoration, resilience, and power. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where ministry …

NarroWay Theatre Prepares to Welcome Baby Camel Cleopatra to Fort Mill Stage Family

Baby Camel Cleopatra Arriving June 8 to Join NarroWay's Live Biblical Productions Near Charlotte FORT MILL, SC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NarroWay Productions is preparing to welcome its newest cast member, a five- …

Natural Healing Center Earns 94% Consumer Rating Across 16 Chronic Health Conditions Over 18 Years

451 verified consumer reviews across five platforms name Newport Beach naturopathic practice a top destination for chronic health conditions. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when Americans are …

Never Give Up Day Launches the World's First Walk of Perseverance Interactive Map

New Global Platform Invites People Everywhere to Walk for the People, Causes, Dreams, and Goals They Refuse to Give Up On HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new global movement is turning perseverance into …