A quiet helper: Remembering John Shea, champion of LA's Catholic schools

Vol. 7, No. 22

November 4, 2022

On the cover: Los Angeles said goodbye to native son and construction magnate John Shea, a devout Catholic who made it his mission to steer millions toward Catholic schools at home and around the U.S. On Page 10, Tom Hoffarth hears from those who knew the modest benefactor best and details how Shea and his family effectively “changed the face of LA” through their generosity.