The Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii is blessed with clergy from a wide array of backgrounds and possessing various talents, from presbyters to consecrated sisters.

“And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them” (Acts 6:6).

By laying their hands on the chosen faithful, the apostles consecrated bishops, priests and deacons. It is apparent from this that the Christian Faith is not only a teaching, but also a power. The laying on of hands, therefore, signifies the transferring of authority and bringing down power on the chosen one. The power is in the Grace of God Who strengthens man, sanctifies and illumines him. Truly, the Grace of God is that which teaches, leads, shepherds and through the Mysteries [Sacraments] strengthens the flock of Christ.