Marcia Garcia credits Our Lady of Guadalupe with saving her life not once, but twice. Garcia said she was dehydrated nearly to the point of death at age 1, when her parents asked the Virgin Mary to intercede for her and she was successfully healed. She also credits Our Lady with helping her survive cancer
Bishop Matthew Elshoff is the first religious order priest to serve as bishop in Los Angeles in 35 years, and the first Capuchin bishop in California’s history.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles' four newest auxiliary bishops underlined Church unity as a top priority in remarks at an introductory press conference.