About Queen of Angels · Lompoc, California
Queen of Angels Church in Lompoc, California, is a vibrant Catholic parish serving a diverse community with multiple language Masses and active ministries. The parish offers Mass in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and provides sacraments, faith formation, and outreach programs including Communion to the Homebound and the Divine Mercy Hour. It is rooted in a rich history dating back to its founding in 1972 and continues to grow through volunteer-driven ministries and community events.
- Established
- 1972
- Patron
- Queen of Angels
- Diocese
- Diocese of Santa Barbara
Why belong here
Join Queen of Angels to experience a welcoming community that offers Mass in multiple languages, active ministries like Bible Study and Feed the Hungry, and sacramental support including Confession and Marriage preparation. The parish also hosts regular events such as the Divine Mercy Hour and Harvest Festival, fostering spiritual growth and fellowship.
Mass times at Queen of Angels
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday 8:30 AM (Lauds)
- Friday 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (First & Third Friday in Spanish; Second & Fourth Friday in English)
Adoration times
- Monday 8:30 AM (Lauds, followed by Vespers and Adoration)
- Friday 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM (Lauds, followed by the Holy Rosary)
History of Queen of Angels Church
Founded in 1972, Queen of Angels Church was established to serve the growing Catholic population in Lompoc. It was led by its first pastor, Msgr. Michael J. Ryan, and has since been guided by a succession of priests and administrators, including Msgr. Andrew McGrath, Fr. Donal Mulcahy, and Fr. Paschal Hardy. The parish has developed a strong community presence through ministries, cultural events like the Harvest Festival, and outreach programs such as Feed the Hungry and the Divine Mercy Hour.
Ministries
Queen of Angels offers a wide range of ministries to support parishioners in their spiritual journey. These include Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Choir, Feed the Hungry, Prayer Chain, Couples For Christ, Bible Study, and Sacristans. Volunteers are always needed for these ministries and can contact the parish office for more information.
- Lectors
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Altar Servers
- Choir
- Feed the Hungry
- Prayer Chain
- Couples For Christ
- Bible Study
- Sacristans
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage, Penance and Reconciliation, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available for all ages and is conducted by trained parish staff and volunteers.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Marriage
- Penance and Reconciliation
- Anointing of the Sick
Faith Formation
Queen of Angels provides faith formation for all ages, including Bible Study groups, catechetical programs, and sacramental preparation. The parish also hosts events like the Divine Mercy Hour and Harvest Festival to deepen spiritual life and community connection.
- Bible Study (Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM)
- Estudio Bíblico (Monday at 7:00 PM)
- Ministry of the Holy Family (Tuesday at 7:00 PM)
- Divine Mercy Hour (Fridays at 3:00 PM)
- Harvest Festival
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Msgr. Michael J. Ryan1972-1974
First Pastor
- Fr. Donal Mulcahy1968-1972
First Administrator
- Fr. James Edward McElroy1974-1977
Pastor
- Msgr. James Augustine O'Gorman1977-1980
Pastor
- Fr. Paschal Hardy1980-1989
Pastor