Best Catholic Church Long Beach Near Me

4worldlovers: Welcome to Our Lady of Refuge, truly a place of refuge to whomever crosses its threshold.

All are welcome in the spirit and love of Jesus Christ. We try our best not to judge but encounter people where they are on the journey of life.

We challenge people to respect one another with dignity and love. We are a multi-ethnic community where equality is supreme. All of us are faithful Catholic Christians with a great devotion to the Mother of God, Mary Most Holy.

Why not browse through our website, get a feel for the parish and it's ministries through its many photos and videos.

I would be honored to meet you at Sunday Mass, please introduce yourself and let's connect.

4worldlovers:
Saint Anthony Church, established as the first Roman Catholic Parish in 1902, is regarded as the Mother Church in the City of Long Beach, California. More of our history is available here.

For a schedule of our celebrations and their locations, visit our Mass and Confession Schedule page. Readings can be found at the USCCB website in English and Spanish.

Please help us keep each other safe! When visiting St. Anthony’s, please remember to wear face covering if not fully vaccinated. Please continue to pray for those affected.

In an effort to stay connected to our parish community, our office staff will continue to answer your questions and concerns via telephone. Please contact us! We are checking messages on a daily basis and will get back to you as soon as possible. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook and visit our YouTube Channel to find daily Masses and Devotions.

Para estar conectados con nuestra comunidad parroquial los empleados de la oficina continuarán contestado sus preguntas por teléfono. Por favor ¡llámenos! Estaremos revisando mensajes a diario y les llamaremos en cuanto nos sea posible. Nos pueden seguir por Instagram y por Facebook y visitar nuestro canal de YouTube para ver Misas y devociones diarias.

Para ver la hora y el lugar de nuestras celebraciones del domingo, visite esta pagina. Puede encontrar las lecturas por medio de la pagina de USCCB en Ingles y Español.

Ayudenos a mantenernos sanos unos a otros! Cuando visite la Iglesia de San Antonio, por favor recuerde usar tapaboca si no esta completamente vacunado. Favor de seguir pidiendo por todas aquellas personas afectadas.

6:00 a.m. Mass English/Ingles 7:00 a.m. Misa Español/Spanish 8:00 a.m. Misa Español/Spanish 9:00 a.m. Mass English/Ingles 11:00a.m. Mass English/Ingles 12:30 p.m. Misa Español/Spanish

(Liturgy of the Word, The Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion)

(Liturgia de la Palabra, Adoración de la Cruz y Sagrada Comunión)

4worldlovers: St. Athanasius Church is a gathering of baptized persons committed to living out the call of the Gospel to promote justice and equality. The community is dedicated to living an active life of prayer, both public and private. It is also dedicated to a full sense of inclusivity in all of its activities. The sacraments of the Catholic Church are the principal means by which the community is fed spiritually.

4worldlovers: Ukraine is in solemn need of our prayers and support as they face such devastating loss and tragedy within their country.

4worldlovers: We will be having a visiting guest speaker, Sr. Teslin Joseph, SH – Provincial Superior of Sacred Heart Sisters of Navjyothi Province, Idukki, Kerala – India. Read here for more info.

Father Antony would like to thank everyone who came and celebrated with him at his 25th Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Special thanks to all the Priests who took the time to attend and participate in the celebratory Mass. Also thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it such a memorable event. See invitation here!

Click on this link to view the special tribute slideshow that was played before Mass and during the celebration in the Hall. (Slideshow created by: Olivia Baylen)

Called to Renew is a historic, five-year campaign to strengthen parishes, families, and communities through unity and action; together we commit to renewing what is important so we can pass it on to those who we love.

Called to Renew is a bold plan to strengthen every parish and Catholic center in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, vital ministries that serve thousands each year, education and formation for our children, and the support of priests and those discerning the call.

Every Catholic will be invited to participate in this effort to affirm a commitment to our faith over the next few years. Lives will be changed, and through our faith and action, we can each answer a call for renewal here in Southern California.

Click here to view our Parish Details on what we plan to use our collected Funds toward…

Nourished by the Eucharist, send us forth to walk faithfully as missionary disciples.

WHY // To renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

WHAT // A movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist—and sent out in mission “for the life of the world.”


HOW // A series of Archdiocesan experiences proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and promoting Eucharistic devotion:

Mass with Archbishop Gomez and Eucharistic procession in the streets of downtown LA –

Regional Eucharistic Congresses – music, presentations by the Office for Divine Worship and the Office of New Evangelization and Parish Life, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Mass with regional bishops – San Pedro Eucharistic Congress November 19th, 2022

Mass with Archbishop Gomez and Eucharistic Procession in the streets of LA – March 25 2023, Mission San Gabriel

Young adult gatherings – music, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, witness talks, Mass, fellowship. Living Bread – June 10, 2023

Year of Parish Revival – Begins June 11, 2023 – stay tuned for upcoming news and events

Visit www.lacatholics.org/eucharist or www.eucharisticrevival.org for more information.