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California Wildfires

Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, center, with volunteers from Habitat for Humanity’s local Catholic Coalition on Sept. 26 at the site of Corpus Christi Church in Pacific Palisades. Torgerson led the workers in a special blessing and prayer before they got to work. (Mike Goulding)

How Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Catholic Coalition’ is helping Palisades rebuild

Kimmy Chacón and Pablo Kay|Oct 6, 2026|5 Min Read

The remains of the residence of Msgr. Liam Kidney, pastor of Corpus Christi Church, is seen in Pacific Palisades on the west side of Los Angeles Jan. 15, 2025, in the aftermath of the wildfires. The church was a total loss, and a section of the school was destroyed. (OSV News/Bob Roller)

A scorching look at the failures behind the Palisades Fire

Greg Erlandson|Jul 13, 2026|4 Min Read

Dave de Csepel, bottom left, poses with St. Vincent de Paul staff and volunteers during an Altadena wildfire relief event in June 2025. (Dave de Csepel)

As others move on, LA Catholic groups continue supporting wildfire survivors

Natalie Romano|May 22, 2026|7 Min Read

Jessica Rogers poses with friends and members of her OCIA class at the Rite of Election ceremony at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in February. (Submitted photo)

The Palisades Fire took their home. God helped them turn to Catholicism

Mike Cisneros|Mar 26, 2026|3 Min Read

Nineteen candles with the names of each of the victims of the Eaton Fire were lit and placed near the altar at Sacred Heart Church in Altadena during a Jan. 7 healing Mass. (John Rueda)

At 1-year LA wildfire anniversary Masses, 'we're doing a little therapy'

Mike Cisneros|Jan 11, 2026|3 Min Read

Jackie and Peter Halpin, center, pose with their children, in-laws, and grandchildren — and their surviving Virgin Mary statue — after their lot and rebuilding Altadena home was blessed on Dec. 13, 2025. (Submitted photo)

LA wildfires one year later: The Catholic family who sang after losing their home

Mike Cisneros|Jan 10, 2026|5 Min Read

From left: Sue Kohl, Msgr. Liam Kidney, and Paola Sessarego during a visit to the site of Corpus Christi Church in Pacific Palisades in Dec. 2025. Behind them are multiple rebuilt homes under construction.(Reese Cuevas)

One year later, parishes hit by LA fires look to rebuild community

Pablo Kay|Jan 9, 2026|9 Min Read

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