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St. Junipero Serra protested colonial oppression and abuses, Archbishop Gomez says
Those who “slander” the legacy of St. Junipero Serra ignore his history of opposing colonial oppression and abuses of indigenous Americans, said Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, praising the saint, whom he called the “spiritual founder” of Los Angeles.
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Arzobispo de Los Ángeles defiende legado de Junípero Serra
Tras el derribo de varias estatuas de San Junípero Serra en California, el arzobispo de Los Ángeles, José H. Gómez, defendió este lunes el legado del sacerdote español aunque aseguró entender “el profundo dolor” de los manifestantes sobre esta figura del catolicismo.
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Santa Maria, Orcutt schools weigh options for fall classes with guidance from state
After navigating months of distance learning due to COVID-19, local public school districts will look to the state as officials consider options for the 2020-21 school year that include continued distance learning, resuming in-person classes or a blend of the two.
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With release of sex abuse report, National Review Board cautions against complacency
The head of the National Review Board has called for increased action to fight sex abuse and avoid complacency, following the release this week of a report on sex abuse in the U.S. Catholic Church.
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St. Anthony AD Chris Morrison overcame racism to become historic hire
Chris Morrison takes pride in saying he has been the first Black athletic director at two area high schools — St. Anthony in Long Beach, where he is now, and St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey.
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Building the House of God on Living Stones of Black and White
April Posch has never felt more integrated in parish life or more connected to God than she does at St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Orleans.
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Ayuda para la salud mental en la era del COVID-19
Fidelina Ramírez, quien es vendedora ambulante en el área de MacArthur Park, dijo que el 6 de junio regresó a trabajar. Ella vende ropa para adultos y niños afuera de la estación del Metro de la Línea Roja.
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CALIFORNIA BISHOPS PRODUCE VIDEO PRAYER FOR HEALING SIN OF RACISM
Bishop Kevin Vann and Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer joined other bishops from throughout the state of California to produce and release a video reenacting the Stations of the Cross, in an effort to draw attention to the sin of racism and ask God’s help in eliminating it.
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LA’s Holy Name of Jesus Church reopens, with restrictions
After nearly three months with no in-person Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Los Angeles, one change stood out to Greg Warner when the parish reopened June 14. “I been Catholic all my life,” Warner said. “That’s the first Catholic Mass I ever went to, nobody’s coughing the whole time.”
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Reigning National Champions St. John Bosco Preparing to Play in 2020
Football was back at St. John Bosco for the first time in almost three and a half months.
Football without the actual football that is.