In 1987 , the Church was devastated by the Whittier Narrows earthquake , which caused major structural damage and led to the current remodel . Fr . Avelino Lorenzo , SDB , then-pastor of the parish , led an effort to repair and reinforce the church building , raising nearly $ 770,000 in repair funds
Whittier Narrows earthquake
1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake
St. Mary's Catholic Church (Los Angeles)