A guide to Catholic churches around the world: their history, sacred art and architecture, Mass times, and interactive walkthroughs of the buildings — alongside the daily Mass readings, a guided Rosary, a community prayer wall and the liturgical calendar, in English and Spanish.
Cathedral · Est. 2002 · Los Angeles, California
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This modern architectural masterpiece serves over 4 million Catholics and features stunning contemporary…
Mission · Est. 1776 · San Juan Capistrano, California
Historic Spanish mission founded in 1776, known for its beautiful gardens, swallows, and as the 'Jewel of the Missions.' Home to the oldest chapel still in use in California.
Parish · Est. 1954 · Ventura, California
It was established in the early 1950s to serve the growing Catholic population in Ventura, with construction of the church beginning in July 1952 and the first Mass celebrated on August 22, 1954
Parish · Est. 1968 · Ventura, California
The original building for Sacred Heart Church started as a general store and post office constructed in 1910 in Saticoy, which was then moved and converted into a chapel in 1915. The current spacious church building…
Parish · Est. 1965 · Santa Barbara, California
• 1936: San Roque began as an extension of the Old Mission Santa Barbara parish. Recognizing the rapid residential expansion of Santa Barbara's western tract (the former Dixie Thompson Ranch), Father Augustine Hobrecht…
Chapel · Est. 1877 · Oxnard, California
The original Santa Clara Chapel in Oxnard was built in the late 1870s, with its first Mass celebrated on September 25, 1877. Local farmers constructed a 25-by-50-foot redwood chapel in the small township of New…
Parish · Est. 1904 · Oxnard, California
At the turn of the century, a cornerstone for a new red brick church was laid in 1903 in what is now Oxnard’s historic downtown. The architect was William Peter Ginther, FAIA, whose design for Santa Clara Church is his…
Parish · Est. 1913 · Camarillo, California
St. Mary Magdalen Church in Camarillo was established on July 1, 1913, when the Camarillo family dedicated its new chapel on a hilltop overlooking the city. The project was initiated by Juan E. Camarillo and his brother…
Parish · Est. 1958 · Woodland Hills, California
St. Mel Parish was established in 1955 by Monsignor Michael J. O’Connor. At that time, there were 415 families in the parish bounded by Corbin Avenue on the east, Victory Boulevard on the north, the Ventura County line…
Today's Mass readings — the day's readings from the USCCB lectionary with the celebration of the day, in English and Spanish, with audio narration.
Guided Rosary — the mysteries for today with a step-by-step prayer player.
Liturgical calendar — the current season, feast days and vestment colors.
Prayer wall — share an intention and pray for others.
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