Echo Park Immigration Center hosts inaugural gala, presents awards named in honor of Canon Lydia Lopez
The Echo Park Immigration Center (EPIC) recognized three longtime immigration justice leaders – Canon Lydia Lopez of All Saints, Pasadena; Jeanne...
Festive groundbreaking launches construction of Santa Angelina senior housing community in Placentia
[The Episcopal News] Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor on Aug. 16 joined about 100 Episcopalians and local, county, state and national officials...
Troy Elder named to lead IRIS in diocesan agency’s next chapter of serving immigrants, refugees
[The Episcopal News] Troy Elder – an attorney whose experience in migration law spans nearly 25 years – has been named executive director of...
Treasurer’s report to Diocesan Council cites late pledges, possible cash crunch
[The Episcopal News] While diocesan mission share fund income is on track for the first half of the year, past- due congregational pledges from 2021...
Local GFS members, leaders attend National Assembly in Boston
[The Episcopal News] Four Girls Friendly Society members from the Diocese of Los Angeles and four adult leaders joined girls from all over the...
After division and heroic effort, Lambeth Conference concludes with hope
[The Episcopal News] The Lambeth Conference of 2022, themed "God’s Church for God’s World," concluded on Aug. 7 with more unity than seemed possible...
Ryan Newman appointed executive director of diocese’s Commission on Schools
The Rev. Ryan Newman has been called as executive director of the Diocese of Los Angeles' Commission on Schools, Bishop John Harvey Taylor announced...
The Reverend Canon Samuel Mortimer Ward IV
September 29, 1937 - July 28, 2022 The Rev. Canon Samuel Mortimer (Mort) Ward IV, who served many congregations of the diocese in his long ministry...
Lambeth Conference begins in England amid controversy over unexpected same-sex marriage vote
[The Episcopal News] Controversy and some quick maneuvering marked the beginning of the 15th Lambeth Conference of Anglican and Episcopal Church...
Commission invites letter-writing to state senators before Aug. 1 action on Miles Hall Lifeline Act, 9-8-8 mental health call centers
[The Episcopal News] The Bishop's Commission on Gospel Justice and Community Care is urging California clergy and laity to join a letter-writing...