One year after devastating LA wildfires, parishes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena are rebuilding not just churches and schools, but faith, hope, and community amid displacement and loss.
California Wildfires
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Arrives in Los Angeles, Bringing Hope and Christ
In the midst of what felt like death and destruction in fire-ravaged Altadena, a spiritual sign of life appeared the evening of Friday, June 20: a monstrance containing the Eucharist carried through the streets in one of the final Eucharistic processions of the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
St. Ephrem Students Raise Money, Collect Goods for California Wildfire Victims
As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, St. Ephrem Catholic Academy hopes to provide a “glimmer of hope” to displaced families through a fundraiser initiative, according to Principal Michael Phillips. To raise money, students were allowed to donate $2 or more to participate in a dress down day on Jan. 17.
Recovered Statue of Blessed Virgin Mary Sign of Hope, Miracles Following Deadly L.A. Fires
In the midst of the devastation of the California wildfires, one family has seen a sign of heavenly hope that has deepened their Catholic faith.
Fire Captain Makes Way Through Ruins of Incinerated Church to Find Tabernacle Intact
Four days after Corpus Christi Church was incinerated in the Palisades Fire, Capt. Bryan Nassour of the Los Angeles Fire Department picked his way over a 6-foot layer of rubble in the ashen bones of the sanctuary and recovered the tabernacle Jan. 11.
Pope Offers Prayers for Those Impacted by LA Wildfires
“I am praying for all of you,” Pope Francis said, using his televised Sunday Angelus address to speak directly to the people impacted by the wildfires in Southern California.
Catholics Mobilize Relief Efforts as Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires Leave Thousands Displaced
As deadly wildfires ravage Los Angeles, Catholics are mobilizing to help those impacted.
Archbishop Calls for Prayers as Los Angeles Faces Devastating Wildfires
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has called for prayers as wildfires continue to sweep through parts of southern California, having killed at least five people and forced thousands to flee their homes.
Biden Cancels Final Foreign Trip, Including Papal Audience, Amid California Wildfires
President Joe Biden has canceled his upcoming trip to Italy, including an audience with Pope Francis, in order to “remain focused on directing the full federal response” in the wake of the devastating wildfires raging in California, the White House said.
USCCB President Urges Special Collection to Aid Disaster-Stricken Dioceses
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has asked his fellow bishops to consider having their parishes take up a special collection to aid dioceses and parishes stricken by recent natural disasters.