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Before he was saint: An L.A. interview with Cardinal Wojtyla
During his 1976 visit to Los Angeles, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla (the future St. John Paul II) was interviewed by Tidings editor Al Antczak at Our Lady of the Bright Mount Church, where he celebrated Mass on Aug. 29. Following are excerpts from the 20-minute interview, published in The Tidings on Sept. 3, 1976.
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2014 jubilarians: ‘The last of the old and the first of the new’
When the 16 men celebrating their golden jubilees of priesthood this year began their religious studies, Masses were celebrated in Latin and the celebrant faced the tabernacle in an alcove along the back wall — not the congregation.
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L.A. pilgrims: ‘An unforgettable and prayerful experience’
Although most of the 52 pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles could not get into St. Peter’s Square April 27, they still were able to feel the excitement surrounding the “Eternal City” for the canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II.
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We are called to be saints
This past weekend, we joined the universal Church in offering thanks and praise to God for our two new saints — the great 20th century popes, St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II.
Their canonizations show us that, even in our deeply secular age, the world is still moved by the example of holiness.
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St. Rita Choir Leader Part of Papal Canonization Service at LA Cathedral
Press Release posted 4/27/14 – Archbishop José Gomez will celebrate the canonization of Blessed Popes John Paul II and John XXIII on Sunday, April 27, at 3:30 p.m. with a special Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles, 555 W. Temple St. The Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders will join the faithful of Los Angeles to commemorate this historic event.
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Canonization Vigil for Pope John Paul II Held by Los Angeles Archdiocese and Knights of Columbus
The Archdiocese’s Office of New Evangelization, with support from the Knights of Columbus, held a special vigil to honor the life and pontificate of St. John Paul II at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 26, the eve of his canonization in Rome.
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Don’t forget to pack patience, determination on pilgrimage to Rome
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When preparing for two canonizations that draw nearly 1 million people to Rome, people usually pack essentials like food, water, raingear and sunhats.
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Friends, family say goodbye to bus crash victim Adrian Castro
After the vigil, the remembrances, the tales of heroism recounted, what remains is the sorrow.
On a blustery, bright morning in El Monte, the friends and family of Adrian Castro came together at the Church of the Nativity to say goodbye to the 19-year-old, who died earlier this month in a traffic accident in Northern California.
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Man With No Arms Plays Guitar With Feet at Catholic Service
As Catholics around the world prepare to canonize two former Popes, Los Angeles prepares to share in the celebration.
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