Archdiocese of Los Angeles

About Archdiocese of Los Angeles

As the largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles offers numerous opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment through our parish communities, schools, institutions, ministries and organizations. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles comprises three counties in the southern part of the State of California: Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. There are 288 parishes located in 120 cities throughout the Archdiocese in the three counties. There are seven missions and chapels and nine Eastern Catholic churches. In all, there are a total of 225 Catholic elementary schools serving some 65,000 students, while there are 53 Catholic high schools with about 30,000 students enrolled. Together they comprise one of the three largest school systems in California in either the public or private sector. Ethnic services in a very culturally mixed environment are offered to 72 different groups. These services include clergy, liturgy, social services, publications, counseling, and cultural affairs. Learn about career opportunities in our Archdiocese by visiting our employment page.