Transfiguration Catholic Church

Bozeman ‘On Fire’ as New Pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 31, 2021

Enthusiasm and excitement are second nature to Father Anthony Bozeman. He describes himself as “on fire with the gift of the Holy Spirit” and he intends to apply that energy as the new pastor of the Church of the Transfiguration in L.A.’s Leimert Park. The parish has been without a priestly leader since 2014, so Bozeman’s appointment will aid the congregation in further establishing itself as a Black Catholic Church. And no one is more motivated to publicize that designation than the new pastor of the historic church. “I came to Los Angeles from New Orleans and really didn’t know

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Transfiguration Catholic Church Holds Christmas Concert

Alice Williams, Contributing WriterDecember 12, 2018

Deacon Mark A. Rice (File photo) It’s that time again for the annual Christmas Concert at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 2515 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., in Los Angeles. The musical event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. The theme is “God’s Gift of Grace: the Baby Jesus.” “Our theme was taken from the exceptionally, beautiful gospel song, ‘I Know Something About God’s Grace.’ Our program will emphasize the urgent need of God’s grace through His love for mankind despite the troubles and unrest that the world is presently experiencing,” said Oscar Pratt, choir conductor. “With all of

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Transfiguration Catholic School Celebrates New Renovations

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 29, 2018

Transfiguration Catholic School held a grand opening on Aug. 16, to show off the newly renovated campus and a big crowd came out for the occasion. Thanks to a major donation by Shea Family Charities, the school now boasts new doors, windows and floors. Also, a new playground and benches will be installed soon. “It was so rewarding and such a blessing to see this project come to fruition,” said Principal Evelyn Rickenbacker, the chief administrator of the 225-student body. She also expressed appreciation to the faculty, parents and the Transfiguration Church congregation for their support and fundraisers. Church member

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Transfiguration Church Plans Christmas Concert

Alice Williams, Contributing WriterDecember 13, 2017

Looking forward to in the Transfiguration Catholic Church, located at 2515 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Los Angeles, will provide an occasion of complete and solid enjoyment, at its Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 pm.. “A great musical ensemble and strings will accompany the singing of traditional and newly composed Christmas songs properly emphasize this year’s theme, ‘Baby Jesus: The God of All Gods,’” said Oscar Pratt, the choir conductor and director. “This year’s concert will be inclusive of several decades that the choir has successfully presented excellent performances, which included such talents as the

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Transfiguration Christmas Concert Set

Alice Williams, Contributing WriterDecember 8, 2016

“Singing Glory Be to Jesus” is this year’s fundraiser theme for the Transfiguration Catholic Church’s Annual Christmas Concert set for Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m., in the edifice located at 2515 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Los Angeles. Choir Director Oscar Pratt described this year’s event as an inspiration for Christians. “Through our music,” he said, “We want to please people with our renditions. It is to bring the joy and peace of Christmas to ourselves and all whom we touch. We are doing our part to make the world more loveable. This is the message our