Even though the flames that killed at least 17 people in Altadena are no longer a threat, the loss of community lingers — particularly for the city’s African American residents, some of whom are Catholic.
Celebrity food trucks and prayers: Pasadena’s fire refugees get help in many forms
As they grapple with the decisions ahead, clergy and fellow parishioners are mobilizing: Some are consoling evacuees at the shelter, others are transforming nearby churches and schools into hubs of hope.