Parish History

The history of Our Lady of Grace weaves itself into the history of the San Fernando Valley. It is a story of growth and change, of springing from small roots in a rural section of Los Angeles to a large, vibrant, and diverse community of the twenty-first Century. Our Lady of Grace Parish and Our Lady of Grace Elementary School developed over fifty years. The Carmelite Fathers and Brothers from Dublin, Ireland, were ministry pioneers. The parish celebrated its first Mass on December 16, 1945, in the packing room of Canoga Farms, owned by Frank Flowers, a Presbyterian.

Our parish continues to be a reflection of the San Fernando Valley and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We want to embrace the increasingly diverse population of the West Valley and our youth; address local, national, and international social justice issues, and promote the Catholic Faith. We want to accomplish these goals with the welcoming spirit that makes OLG a second home to so many people.