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2021 list of new pastors, administrators announced for the Archdiocese of LA
On Saturday, May 1, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles released its “New Pastors and Administrators” list for 2021. Archbishop José H. Gomez has approved the following priests to be appointed pastors effective on July 1, 2021:
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Virtual novena for abuse healing draws bigger, more anonymous audience
COVID-19 restrictions proved an unexpected blessing to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ annual novena for healing from abuse, as the online prayer services drew far more participants than in-person liturgies of past years.
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Catholics should staunchly defend voting rights through dialogue, action — Cardinal Roger M. Mahony
Voting is an essential element of a vibrant democracy. Voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election was the highest in several decades, where nearly two-thirds of estimated eligible voters participated in the process.
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Life lessons from Mission San Gabriel’s restoration expert
David Charlebois’ connection with Mission San Gabriel spans a lifetime. As a child, he visited the mission for his fourth-grade mission report. Years later, he and his wife were married there. And just two weeks before the July 2020 fire, he had completed restoration work on its interior.
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Santa Barbara deacon finds ‘common purpose’ in charity garden
What does agriculture have to do with being a Catholic deacon?
Think of it this way: planting, growing, nurturing, harvesting. Does that sound familiar?
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Sanctitas’ leads the way in San Gabriel’s spiritual renewal
Sister Maria Goretti’s assigned ministry is among the homeless, but every fourth Friday she helps young adults at Mission San Gabriel to satisfy a very different hunger for eucharistic adoration.
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Investigators announce arrest of suspected arsonist in Mission San Gabriel fire
Authorities announced charges against a suspected arsonist whom investigators believe ignited the overnight fire that gutted much of Mission San Gabriel last July.
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Throughout May, join the worldwide Rosary marathon.
Throughout May, join the worldwide Rosary marathon.
Over the course of the pandemic, certain powerful moments of national and worldwide prayer stand out. A year ago in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Archbishop José H. Gomez reconsecrated the United States to Mary, Mother of the Church, from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. And last March, Pope Francis stood alone in St. Peter’s Square, holding a monstrance high as he blessed the Church and the world with the Blessed Sacrament via a livestream broadcast. -
New Pastor Comes to Holy Family Church in South Pasadena
It is an understatement to say that Fr. Albert has an interesting background! He was born the youngest of seven in Beirut, Lebanon in 1956 and raised in the Greek Catholic Church. The civil war in Lebanon forced him to complete a bachelor’s degree and subsequent Master and Doctorate degrees in chemical engineering in the United States, followed by university teaching. He moved to California in 1984 to work in retail and fast-food businesses, including ownership of a Subway franchise.
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Slain Guatemalan migrant leaves behind legacy of faith in two countries
For nearly a quarter century, Edgar Lopez was a pillar of St. Anne Church in Carthage, Mississippi. The devoted husband and father of three spent four years studying pastoral ministry to better lead prayer groups, youth ministry, and social outreach. He gave generously from his wages as a mechanic at a local poultry plant.
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