About Our Lady, Queen of The Angels (Nuestra Señora Reina de Los Angeles - La Placita) · Los Angeles, California
La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles — known affectionately as La Placita — is a historic Catholic parish at the heart of El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument in downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1814 and rebuilt in 1861, it is one of the city’s oldest buildings and has been served by the Claretian Missionary Fathers since 1908. Today it is a bilingual, neighborhood parish that honors its deep Californio and Mexican roots while welcoming pilgrims, locals, and visitors to the historic Plaza.
- Established
- 1814
- Patron
- Our Lady, Queen of the Angels (Mary, mother of Jesus)
- Rector
- Rev. Arturo Corral – Nevarez
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Why belong here
La Placita offers a rare combination of historical depth and living faith: it is the cradle of Catholic life in Los Angeles, a bilingual community that serves the Hispanic population, and a sanctuary of peace amid downtown. Parishioners are drawn by its connection to the city’s founders, its celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Mexican devotional traditions, and the Claretian commitment to evangelization and the poor.
Mass times at Our Lady, Queen of The Angels (Nuestra Señora Reina de Los Angeles - La Placita)
Weekly Mass schedule
History and Heritage
La Placita stands on a site used for Catholic worship since 1784. The present parish was founded in 1814, dedicated in 1822, rebuilt in 1861, and has been cared for by the Claretians since 1908. It is both a working parish and a California Historical Landmark.
- Founded August 18, 1814
- Dedicated December 8, 1822
- Rebuilt 1861
- Claretian administration since 1908
- California Historical Landmark No. 144
Clergy
The parish is led by a team of priests serving the downtown Los Angeles community.
- Pastor: Rev. Arturo Corral – Nevarez
- Rev. Jesús Garcia Bonilla
- Rev. José Stalin Vidal Peñaranda
Visitor Information
La Placita is located on the historic Plaza de Los Ángeles near Olvera Street, within the El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument. The parish office is open Monday through Friday.
- Address: 535 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Parish office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm