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Catholic Churches in Los Angeles

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the largest Catholic diocese in the United States, stretching from the beach parishes of the South Bay to the mission towns of Santa Barbara County. Its parishes are organized into 5 pastoral regions and 20 deaneries, and on any given Sunday, Mass is celebrated here in dozens of languages: English and Spanish above all, but also Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Armenian, Chinese, Polish, and Latin.

LA Churches indexes every parish of the Archdiocese, with Mass times, confession schedules, Eucharistic adoration, addresses, and a map of every church in Los Angeles. Share your location and the finder shows what is closest right now; or browse the full directory of Catholic churches in Los Angeles, grouped by city.

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Landmark churches of Los Angeles

Los Angeles began as a Catholic settlement, and its oldest churches are older than the city's American name. These are places worth a visit whether you are a pilgrim or a parishioner.

• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: the mother church of the Archdiocese, on Temple Street downtown, with daily Mass and regular confession.
• La Placita (Nuestra Señora Reina de Los Angeles): the plaza church at the birthplace of Los Angeles, serving the city since 1784.
• San Gabriel Mission: founded in 1771, the fourth of the California missions and the oldest church building in the region.
• Mission San Fernando Rey de España: the 1797 mission that gave the San Fernando Valley its name.
• Mission Basilica San Buenaventura: St. Junípero Serra's last mission, now a basilica, in downtown Ventura.
• Old Mission Santa Barbara: the "Queen of the Missions," in continuous Franciscan care since 1786.
• St. Andrew Catholic Church, Pasadena: a Romanesque basilica-style church modeled on Santa Sabina in Rome.
• St. Vincent de Paul Church: the ornate Churrigueresque landmark at Adams and Figueroa.

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Common questions

How do I find Mass times near me in Los Angeles?

Use the Mass finder: share your location or enter a city or ZIP, and it lists the next Masses at the parishes closest to you, with language noted for each Mass.

What is the main Catholic cathedral in Los Angeles?

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Temple Street downtown is the seat of the Archbishop of Los Angeles. It offers daily Mass, Sunday Masses in English and Spanish, and regular confession times.

Where can I go to confession in LA today?

The confession finder lists scheduled confession times at parishes near you. Many parishes also hear confessions by appointment; each parish page lists a phone number.

Is there a Latin Mass in Los Angeles?

Yes. See the Latin Mass page for parishes of the Archdiocese where Mass is celebrated in Latin.

What is the oldest church in Los Angeles?

La Placita, the plaza church near Olvera Street, has served the pueblo of Los Angeles since 1784, and San Gabriel Mission nearby was founded in 1771, before the city itself.

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Ubi Missa is Latin for "Where is Mass?". Wherever you land: a work trip, a pilgrimage, a Sunday far from home, the Church is already there, and the question is only which door and what hour. Ubi Missa indexes Catholic churches across six continents, from the parishes of Rome to the barrios of Bogotá, with Mass times, confession schedules, and Eucharistic adoration wherever the parish publishes them.

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How do I find Catholic Mass times near me?

Use the Mass finder: share your location or type a city, and it lists the next Masses at the churches closest to you, with the language of each Mass noted where known.

How do I find Mass while traveling abroad?

Type the city you are visiting into the finder, or start from the city directories. Church pages list address, Mass times, and the parish website so you can confirm before you go.

Does Mass in another language fulfill the Sunday obligation?

Yes. Assisting at Mass in any Catholic rite, in any language, anywhere in the world, fulfills the obligation. A Mass in Italian, Tagalog, or Latin counts exactly as one in your own language.

Can I go to confession where I do not speak the language?

Yes. In major cities many parishes hear confessions in several languages, and cathedral and shrine churches often post which. Church pages here list confession times where the parish publishes them; you can also ask any priest for confession by appointment.

Are the Mass times on Ubi Missa up to date?

Schedules are compiled from parish sources and refreshed continually, but parishes do change them, especially on holy days and civil holidays. Each church page links the parish website and phone number; for a long trip, confirm with the parish.