In 1994 , the Church was once again closed due to the Northridge earthquake , which caused only cosmetic damage to the outside walls and inside artwork . Pastor Fr . Avelino Lorenzo , SDB led the effort to restore much of the plaster-work of the Church . The work was completed by United Staff and Stone Co. of Los Angeles
Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
St. Mary's Catholic Church (Los Angeles)