Father Michael J. Carcerano

Father Michael J. Carcerano died Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Father Michael was ordained a priest for Archdiocese of Los Angeles on May 29, 1976 . While serving as a priest in the archdiocese, these were his assignments:

• Associate Pastor, St. John Eudes Church, Chatsworh
• Associate Pastor, St. Dorothy Church, Glendora
• Associate Pastor. Resident, Transfiguration Church, Los Angeles
• Matrimonial Tribunal, Archdiocesan Catholic Center, Los Angeles
• Advance Studies, Casa Santa Maria, Rome
• Resident, Nativity, El Monte
• Resident, Maria Regina Church, Gardena
• Pastor, St. Rose of Lima Church, Simi Valley
• Pastor, Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, Ventura
• Resident, Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent Hospital, Newbury Park

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Holy Cross Cemetery (Risen Christ Chapel), 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City, CA 90230, 310-836-5500.

• Viewing: 10-11:45 a.m.
• Requiem Mass (Extraordinary Form): 12-1 p.m. Clergy are welcome to be seated in choir (cassock and surplice), no concelebration
• Graveside service to follow immediately after Mass

Condolences may be sent to Fr. Michael's family in care of his brother, Terry Carcerano, at 32942 Joel Circle, Dana Point, CA 92629, or [email protected]. 

In charity and kindness, please remember Father Michael in your Masses and prayers. To pray for our deceased priests and deacons, visit angelusnews.com/obituaries.