St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is a beautiful example of the Spanish-Baroque architectural style, with elements of California mission-style architecture incorporated as well. Designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1971, it was built in 1925, many years after the parish (the third Catholic parish in L.A.) was founded in 1887. The current church was constructed after the congregation outgrew its original church, as the parish grew rapidly in the early 19th century due to the increase in people moving to Los Angeles. Today, this massive church designed by architect Albert C. Martin Sr. and paid for by famed local oilman Edward Doheny welcomes people to worship at masses daily and on six times on Sunday. This famed church has been featured in a number of films, including "End of Days."