Mike Aquilina

1 week ago | angelusnews.com | Ronald Rolheiser |Mike Aquilina |Greg Erlandson |Heather King

We have a pope: Leo XIV begins his mission Vol. 10 | No. 11 | May 30, 2025 On the cover: On May 8, the world was introduced to the Catholic Church’s new pope: 69-year-old U.S.-born Augustinian missionary Robert Francis Prevost. Since then, the story of his life — from his humble roots in suburban Chicago, to his years as a missionary in Peru — has prompted plenty of fascination.

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Mike Aquilina

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Michael M. Pham of San Diego to head the diocese. Bishop Pham, who was born in Vietnam, succeeds Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, who is now the archbishop of Washington. The bishop, who is 58, has been San Diego's diocesan administrator since the cardinal was appointed to Washington. He is also vicar general for clergy. His appointment was publicized in Washington May 22 by Msgr. Veceslav Tumir, chargé d' affaires at the apostolic nunciature.

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Mike Aquilina

On May 31, Archbishop José H. Gomez will ordain eight new priests for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. In the days leading up to their ordination, we’ll be introducing them all. Age: 32Hometown: Santa PaulaHome parish: St. Sebastian Church, Santa PaulaParish assignment: St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Whittier***Paul Collins just wanted to help with the rats in Haiti.

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Cisneros |Mike Aquilina

Homeboy Industries’ Father Greg Boyle and LA Auxiliary Bishop Matthew Elshoff are among the local Catholics appearing in a new web video series on leadership. “Effective Leaders: Serving With Purpose” is set to debut on Tuesday, May 27 on YouTube and will share “captivating stories from everyday leaders embodying the best practices of leadership in workplaces, churches, schools, and civic groups,” according to Family Theater Productions, the Hollywood-based studio behind the series.

2 weeks ago | angelusnews.com | Mike Aquilina |Mike Cisneros

In his May 10 address to the College of Cardinals, the newly elected pope explained the reason for the name he chose. But first he paid homage to the Second Vatican Council and the ways in which the popes since St. Pope Paul VI have interpreted and applied the teachings of the council.