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Pope Francis (1936–2025): Remembered by Msgr. Torgerson

Created on Monday, 21 April 2025

We’ve lost our Holy Father, and I’ve lost a partner. Though many of us woke to the news already shared around the world, our hearts are heavy as we remember Pope Francis—born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Dec. 17, 1936—who died this morning, April 21, 2025...

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EASTER 2025 at St. Monica

Created on Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Thank you for your generosity at Easter scroll to the bottom of this page to make your gift this season. Easter Sunday Mass, April 20 Church: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Livestream: 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Outdoor: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

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Saint Monica Academic & Spiritual Heritage: Rooted in Family

Created on Friday, 11 April 2025

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SAVE THE DATE: Rooted in Family Gala & Auction 5/10

Created on Thursday, 27 February 2025

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⛪ Parish Mission Retreat: 3/10-3/12

Created on Friday, 21 February 2025

Parish Mission Retreat: Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J. Monday, Mar. 10 · 7p Tuesday, Mar. 11 · 7p Wednesday, Mar. 12 · 7p Livestream Available Fr. Kevin O'Brien, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and educator. He currently serves as executive director of Fairfield ...

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? Second Annual Ethical Leadership Lunch

Created on Friday, 07 February 2025

On Wednesday, January 29, the Ethical Leadership Lunch brought together leaders from various industries to explore the intersection of faith, values, and leadership. The panel featured Joe Davis, Renata Simril, Alessandro DiSanto, and St. Monica par...

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? Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 26–Feb. 1

Created on Monday, 27 January 2025

Catholic Schools Week celebrates the dedication to faith, knowledge, and service that defines Catholic education. It’s a time to honor the students, teachers, and families who contribute to our vibrant and values-driven school communities. Together ...

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Palisades Fire Update, Jan. 11

Created on Saturday, 11 January 2025

This weekend, we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to the parishioners of Corpus Christi, who will be joining us at all Masses. In the spirit of our all are welcome hospitality, several pews will be reserved so they may feel at home—keep this in m...

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Hospitality for Palisades Fire Evacuees

Created on Tuesday, 07 January 2025

This evening until 11 p.m., St. Monica can welcome evacuees and those fleeing the effects of the Palisades Fire. We can offer water, snacks, and a place to re-group. Unfortunately, we are not prepared to provide overnight services at this time, but ...

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A Christmas Message from Msgr. Torgerson

Created on Monday, 23 December 2024

Msgr. Torgerson asks us to invite someone to Mass this Christmas.

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Christmas at St. Monica 2024

Created on Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Christmas Eve Masses: Dec. 24 4 p.m. ☆ Church, Outdoors, & Livestream* 6 p.m. ☆ Church 8 p.m. ☆ Church 10 p.m. ☆ Church & Livestream Midnight ☆ Church & Livestream *Additional parking available 2–6 p.m. at SGI-USA Buddhist Center: 1212 7th St. Chris...

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Dale Sieverding, SLD (1963–2024)

Created on Thursday, 04 November 2021

Memorial Mass: Dec. 19, 2024 Family Obituary: kinzleyfh.com/obituary/dale-sieverding Download the Program The following remarks and speech are from November 2021: Farewell Remarks: Nov. 2021 In 2019, we gave a small gift to all of our liturgical min...

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? Why We Sing

Created on Friday, 08 November 2024

When I was a boy growing up in a small town, I was as an altar server under a monsignor who, in many ways, reminds me of our own. One Sunday after Mass, he approached me with a gentle smile and asked, "Jeffrey, why don't you sing in Mass?" Feeling a...

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Msgr. Statement: Settlement 2024

Created on Saturday, 19 October 2024

The following statement from our Pastor, Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson will be presented at all Masses the weekend of Oct. 19–20, 2024. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a settlement in the remaining cases brought forward after the statute of limit...

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Behind the Scenes at St. Monica

Created on Saturday, 12 October 2024

How Your Support Makes It Happen St. Monica is always alive with activity, much of which happens behind the scenes to ensure our parish remains a vibrant place of faith, service, and community. On any given day, our staff, volunteers, and ministries...

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?️ Prayer Service for Peace: Oct 7

Created on Friday, 20 September 2024

Monday, October 7 6:30 p.m. Church Join us on the one year anniversary of the attacks in the Holy Land as we ask our Lord for peace.

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Share Your Birthday Wishes for Msgr. Torgerson's 85th Birthday!

Created on Monday, 26 August 2024

Brothers and sisters of St. Monica, We are excited to celebrate Msgr. Torgerson’s 85th birthday and invite you to join us in making this milestone extra special! To gather your warm wishes and messages, we’ve created a Kudoboard—an online platform w...

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Volunteers of the Year 2024

Created on Saturday, 24 August 2024

The David Hines Award We are thrilled to introduce this year's Volunteer of the Year awardees: Carl Hajik, Thomas Hite, Roland Labana, Dan O’Brien & Julie Shavers, Joe Sterbinsky, and Diane Sweet. These remarkable individuals have profoundly impacte...

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Letter from Deacon Kevin McCardle

Created on Friday, 26 July 2024

Dear SMPREP Families, A warm welcome to the families bringing over 150 newly enrolled students to Saint Monica Preparatory this year. I hope you find the SMPREP community to be a warm and welcoming one, and I hope the education your students receive...

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An Update from Msgr. Torgerson: June 21, 2024

Created on Friday, 21 June 2024

Monsignor Torgerson gives a few updates about parish events and his health:

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