Interior of St. John's Cathedral in Los Angeles

Welcome!

¡Bienvenidos!

IN THE SPIRIT OF LOVE AND TRUTH
EN EL ESPÍRITU DE AMOR Y VERDAD

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Consecration and Installation

Welcoming the Eighth Bishop of Los Angeles

Join the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles as we celebrate the installation of The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena.

Consecration and installation of The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena, eighth bishop of Los Angeles
The Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.

Bishop

Meet Our New Bishop

Conozca a nuestro nuevo obispo

The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena leads the diocese with the theme In the Spirit of Love and Truth.

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Advocacy

Sacred Resistance

Sacred Resistance is a social justice ministry and advocacy branch of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Rooted in the commitment to resist evil and protect the vulnerable, Sacred Resistance works to support immigrants, refugees, and all marginalized communities.

Education

Schools

Escuelas

Episcopal schools across the Diocese of Los Angeles welcome students of every background. Explore admissions, campuses, and programs through the diocesan schools site.

News

Latest from the Diocese

Lo último de la diócesis

October 1, 2026

Diocesan Convention Youth/Young Adult delegate (DYYAD)

Young people aged 16-22 are invited to participate in The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles’s 2026 Annual Convention by applying to become a Diocesan Convention Youth/Young Adult delegate (DYYAD). Youth/Young Adult Delegates are leaders in their congregation and the diocese and have seat, voice, and vote at convention.  Anyone is welcome to nominate a youth, and youth are welcome to […]

October 1, 2026

After 45 Years of Ministry, Michael Bamberger Looks Toward a New Chapter

By Pat McCaughan After 45 years of ordained ministry, the Very Rev. Canon Michael Bamberger says Nov. 1, All Saints Day, will be his last official Sunday as rector of the Church of the Ascension in Sierra Madre, but not his first experience of “retirement.”  Bamberger, the former Dean of Deanery 5 in the West San Gabriel Valley retired […]

October 1, 2026

Chinese Episcopal Communities Gather for Listening, Story and Contemplation

By Pat McCaughan Contemplative listening, powerful storytelling and relationship building will be the focus of an Oct. 1-3, 2026, gathering at St. Paul’s Commons of lay and clergy members of Chinese American ministries from across The Episcopal Church.  About 30 attendees from more than ten Chinese churches and ministries across the church will gather in Los Angeles for “The Power of Listening, Story and Contemplation,” and for […]

Donate

Your generosity travels across six counties.

Su generosidad recorre los seis condados.

The One Body & One Spirit Annual Appeal supports ministry projects, congregations, schools, affiliated institutions, and wildfire-relief funds across the diocese.