Our recent career fair at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City was a great success. Many individuals found their way to meaningful and purposeful careers. The event, held on February 20, 2024, brought together a diverse group of attendees who were eager to explore employment opportunities within the Ministry of Service. Despite the wonderful turnout and the positive connections made, Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries want to extend an invitation to those who couldn't attend the fair but are still seeking a career aligned with their values and beliefs. Job opportunities are still available across various locations in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. If you were unable to attend the career fair, there's no need to worry! (more...)
Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries recently participated in the annual Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education Congress. The event was held at the Anaheim Convention Center from Friday, February 16th to Sunday, February 18th. This important Catholic gathering brings together thousands of faithful individuals, catechists, clergy, and educators. During the Congress, our booth served as a welcoming space where we provided detailed information about our facilities, services, and the sacred mission we uphold. Our knowledgeable staff was available to engage with visitors and answer questions about burial options, pre-planning, and memorial services. We understand that discussing end-of-life matters can be sensitive. (more...)
Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and meditate on His suffering, sacrifice, death, burial, and resurrection. It encourages believers to draw closer to God by practicing fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial, and spiritual discipline. Bishop Robert Barron, the former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, invites you to deepen your prayer during this period of spiritual contemplation. Bishop Barron, who founded Word on Fire, is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota. He is an acclaimed author, theologian, and speaker, and is one of the most followed Catholics on social media worldwide. Bishop Barron's reflections can be found here.
As part of our efforts to maintain the beauty of Catholic Cemeteries, we have established a regular practice of removing flowers every Thursday. However, we do recognize the importance of certain holidays such as Easter, All Souls Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, during which we allow flowers to remain undisturbed. Easter Flowers may be placed from March 22, 2024, through removal on April 3, 2024. We extend our deepest gratitude for your cooperation and understanding in our mission to preserve the dignity and peace of our cemetery grounds. For your convenience, we have provided a comprehensive list of the Holiday Flower Schedules, which you can access by clicking here.
In observance of Good Friday, our cemetery and mortuary offices will be closed. Cemetery gates will remain open for visitation as normally scheduled. For those with an immediate need to make funeral or burial arrangements, 24-hour phone assistance is available.
Join us for Good Friday of the Lord's Passion on March 29th at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Schedule for the day: - 11:00 am: Stations of the Cross - 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Confessions - 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm: Celebration of the Lord's Passion - 7:00 pm: Celebración de la Pasión del Señor (in Spanish) The noon service will be broadcast live. Visit our Holy Week page to access the live-stream.
As we await Jesus' resurrection, we cordially invite you to join Archbishop José Gomez in celebrating the Easter Vigil Mass. The vigil will commence outdoors with the blessing of the fire at the Easter Fire Hearth located on the Cathedral Plaza. It includes a short candlelight service and a service of the Word. The Paschal Candle for the year 2024 will be lit for the first time, marking the beginning of a new liturgical year. The Easter Vigil Mass will be held on Saturday, March 30th at 8:00 pm and will be conducted in both English and Spanish. For individuals who are unable to attend in person, the Eucharistic Celebration will be live-streamed on our Holy Week page.
Celebrate Easter Sunday Mass on Sunday, March 31st, with Archbishop José Gómez at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. We invite you to rejoice with us as we remember that Jesus has triumphed over death and has been resurrected. The Easter Sunday Mass schedule is as follows: • 7:30 am - English Mass • 10:00 am - English Mass (Livestream available) • 12:30 pm - Spanish Mass (Livestream available) To access the livestream of this Eucharistic Celebration, please visit our Holy Week page.