Press release:

The Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of the Angels in Los Angeles, CA, have  announced that the Holy See officially approved the suppression of their monastery, and the sisters’ subsequent request to merge with the Dominican Nuns at Corpus Christi Monastery, Menlo Park, CA. The nuns requiring assisted living and skilled care have chosen to reside in the Los Angeles area.

This bitter-sweet announcement formally confirms what had already been reported and comes from the remaining nuns who have devoutly lived a life of work, prayer, and contemplation at the Monastery of the Angels, established in the Hollywood Hills nearly 100 years ago. With this announcement, doors have been opened to explore new works of collaboration that will continue the sisters’ spiritual ministry of prayer. It will be a new outreach to the loving faithful who cherish this peace-filled oasis of holy ground.

The Dominican Order continues to aggressively explore opportunities for preserving the monastery property. Currently, the chapel remains open with daily Mass at 7:00 a.m. Prayer groups will continue their scheduled activities.

“Monastery Goodies” will remain in full operation and is a source of support for the elderly nuns requiring assisted living. Pumpkin Bread and Candy remain available through the monastery Gift Shop or online at MonasteryGoodies.com.