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Great News for Los Angeles (and Prayers for Uncle Joe)
The Pope has appointed three new auxiliary bishops to serve in the massive archdiocese of Los Angeles. One is Fr. Robert Barron, the wildly popular author, speaker, and founder of Word on Fire ministries. I’m not familiar with the second pick, Msgr. David O’Connell, but I do know the third, Msgr. Joseph Brennan — “Uncle Joe” to us. He’s my husband’s uncle, and we are thrilled for Los Angeles.
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Mexican immigrant walks to honor those whose U.S. journey is cut short
For Antonio Mendez, crossing into the United States without immigration papers was as simple as walking through Tijuana.
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L.A. Archbishop Gomez to celebrate special immigration Mass
Thousands are expected to attend a special Mass on Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the “immigrant spirit” and to call for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Assisted suicide bill in California fails — for now
Lack of support causes the legislation to be tabled, but pro-life advocates say the fight is far from over Patti
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Archbishop Gomez Addresses Immigration with Prophetic Insight and Clarity
‘We are called to live our faith in our businesses, homes and communities, and in our participation in public life.That means we have to bring a Catholic faith perspective to this debate about immigration. We cannot just think about this issue as Democrats or Republicans or as liberals or conservatives.’
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Habitat LA brinda nuevo comienzo a familia latina de Los Ángeles
Habitat for Humanity y Catholic Coalition lleva construyendo hogares para familias necesitadas desde 2014
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Dog Day Afternoon, and Its 1,000 Canines, Returns to Cathedral Plaza
The line “So 1,000 dogs walk over to a cathedral…” sounds like the start of a joke. In Downtown Los Angeles, this week, it’s completely serious.
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California Assisted-Suicide Bill Stalls Under Pressure
A bill that would have made California one of a handful of states to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill patients was put on hold Tuesday after pressure from a coalition of secular and religious groups.
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Celebrating Junipero Serra: The Saint Who Founded California
Blessed Junipero Serra died in Monterey, California, on August 28, 1784. His commemoration is celebrated in the United States on July 1. He will be canonized by Pope Francis on September 23.
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Assisted Suicide Bill Stalls in California Legislature, but Pressure Continues
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An assisted suicide bill in California has been temporarily pulled from a key committee in the state Legislature, but its opponents say more work is necessary to sway legislators against it.
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