Dear Parishioners,
My name is Fr. Fernando Cuevas Preciado. I have accepted this new challenge in my pastoral life with great joy, to walk in faith, hope, and charity as the Pastor of this historic Italian National Church and the beloved San Conrado Mission,where so much faith and devotion is professed.
This year I celebrate the 25th anniversary of my first religious profession as a member of the Missionary of St. Charles- Scalabrinians. I have been a priest for 19 years. I was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on March 27, 1973, the son of Fernando Cuevas Navarro and María de la Luz Preciado Santana, both rest in peace. I have four siblings: three sisters and one brother. My Uncle is also a priest in the Diocese of Fresco, Ca.
From a tender age, they taught me how to love God and to serve his people. I entered the minor seminary in Guadalajara at the age of 12. Later my life took a missionary turn, and I continued my training with the Scalabrinian missionaries, studying in Mexico and Rome, Italy.
I have exercised my priestly ministry in the Church of the Holy Cross in San José, Ca from 2001-2005, in the Scalabrinian vocation animation in Mexico City 2005-2010, in the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 2010-2012, and as Pastor in the Church of Santa María Addolorata, in Chicago Il 2012-2015. Later I was sent to the border of Guatemala as Pastor of the Church of El Señor de las Tres Caidas 2015-2021, and now, as a disciple and missionary, in this Church, so that we may seek God’s will together.
I am grateful for the great job of my predecessors Fr Calandra, Fr Angelo, Fr Luigi Gandolfi, Fr Giovanni, Fr Raniero, Fr Luigi Piran, and so many good Scalabrinians priests who have been with you. I hope, with the grace of God, to continue what they have started.
Indeed, the global pandemic has changed the dynamics of our pastoral care and our service. We pray for all those who fell asleep in the peace of Christ. With safety and prudence, we seek to begin to reactivate our community life, always following the indications of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and those of our government.
I am at your service. I want to be able to greet you with a hug, but let’s have a little more patience and at least know that you have a new pastor, a man of faith who prays for you and is available to bring you closer to God through the sacraments and our social commitment. It is our privilege to celebrate the Masses you will request. Please mail your All Souls intentions to the parish office. and we will pray for your dear ones. May they rest in peace!
God bless you all.
Fr. Fernando
Dear parishioners and supporters,
Our parish has been blessed with a great and supportive response from community members. We are very grateful to the various associations and people that have shown their solidarity, affection and their support for our parish and community. With the help of the Chinatown Business Improvement Association, and under the instructions of the Archdiocese, we have started cleaning up and restoring the damage that was done.
Some people have asked how they can help our church. The first step is to pray for our parish community and for all impacted by this incident. I have received suggestions to put in security cameras for greater protection and care of our beloved church. I want to reassure you that we are taking the necessary steps for increased security and to help prevent future damage. We appreciate any support for these efforts and for our parish. If any one wishes to make a financial donation, they can contact the parish office or send their donation directly to the parish via our website at this link: https://stpeteritalianchurchla.org/donations.
United we are stronger. May God bless you.
Fr. Fernando Cuevas C.S. Pastor
Our centennial church, which has served the Italian community since 1904, had its facade damaged by vandalism this morning October 11, 2021. Our parish and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are working with law enforcement on the investigation.
Our parish lives in the spirit of the gospel and will continue to strive for harmony, unity and cooperation with all communities. We will continue with our outreach programs in collaboration with the Missionaries of St. Charles Scalabrinians, the Order of Malta and other nonprofit organizations, to help the needy and the poor of all nationalities.
We pray for all the people who suffer discrimination and isolation, so that they can find peace in their hearts, and we can live in harmony and peace. Our parish is a home of prayer and encounter, where everyone is welcome to find GOD. We forgive and look forward to having the strength to do GOD’s will.
Fr. Fernando Cuevas, C.S.- Pastor
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payable to: St. Peter
Mailing Address: 1039 No. Broadway, Los Angeles, 90012
E-mail:
stpeterit@yahoo.com
For General Inquiry email: info@stpeteritalianchurchla.org
Join us for Mass in the church.
Saturday Vigil mass: 6:00 p.m. English
Sunday Masses:
9:00 a.m. Bilingual English/Spanish
10:00 a.m. At San Conrado Mission -Spanish
11:00 a.m. Italian
6:00 p.m. English
Masks and social distancing are required.
Our Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass will continue to be available via FaceBook live-stream. You can find us at "St. Peter's Italian Church Los Angeles"
Mass have resumed:
Saturday 6:00 p.m. Vigil mass: English
Sunday 9:00 a.m. Bilingual English/Spanish
10:00 a.m. At San Conrado Mission - Spanish
11:00 a.m. Italian
6:00 p.m. English
Daily mass: 6:00 p.m. English
Check your temperature:
Please do not come to mass if you have a temperature or if you feel ill.
Make sure you have your face mask or covering before you leave home.
You will be greeted by a volunteer.
Please Enter only through the designated door with a greeter. Sanitize your hands as directed by the greeter.
Observe physical distancing while the usher directs you to your seat
No physical sign of peace will be exchanged during Mass.
There will be no passing of offering baskets. Please leave your offering in the boxes provided as you exit.
Communion in the hand only will take place at the end of mass.
To view our full plan for reopening and other resources please go to the more drop-down at the top of the page and select "resources" tab.
The Parish of St. Peter was founded in the year 1904 to care for the spiritual and social needs of Italian immigrants who came to America in search of religious, social, and economic freedom.
Today, through liturgical, educational and social programs, St. Peter’s Italian Church in Los Angeles continues the mandate given to the Missionaries of St. Charles by their founder Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini to care for all migrants as they journey toward the Kingdom of God. Find out more information on our history: