100th ANNIVERSARY
1923 - 2023
Our Centennial is a chance to celebrate the past while looking ahead to the future. To give thanks and celebrate this extraordinary milestone we will have a variety of ways to participate. Please visit this page often as details develop. Contact the parish office with any questions.
Centennial Commemorative Book
In honor of the Parish's 100th anniversary celebration we have produced a commemorative book highlighting our past, present and future.
This keepsake book is a tribute to what makes GSBH special: its' history, ministries and our parish family. Books are available for $20 each at the Parish Office during regular business hours or call or email info@gsbh.org for information on shipping.
12/12/23 ~ 100 Years!
Founded on December 12, 1923, our 100th celebration coincided with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and was celebrated with a Mariachi Mass.
Centennial Mass
Our Centennial Mass was celebrated Sunday, August 13, 2023. What a memorable and historic Mass to kick-off our Centennial year! Presiding Celebrant: Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles Concelebrants: Fr. Ed Benioff - Pastor, Fr. Colm O’Ryan - Pastor Emeritus, Msgr. Thomas Welbers - Retired Pastor, Fr. Thomas Cahill, Msgr. Terrance Flemming, Fr. John Paul Gonzales, Fr. Vincent Lopez, Msgr. Peter O’Reilly, Fr. John Palmer, Msgr. Norman Priebe, and Fr. Vaughn Winters
See our highlight video and the comments/interviews below from our celebrants and community leaders in attendance.
The Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted to designate the Church of the Good Shepherd as a landmark listed in the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties at its regular council meeting October 3, 2023.
Built as a Blessing
We have celebrated a century of life and worship! God has worked in such amazing ways. Read about our history at the link below.