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Bishops: Pelosi misrepresented abortion teaching in interview
'Two campuses, one school' is new motto at Holy Trinity School
Faith & politicians: Less important to voters but more visible?
'The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church'
After being attacked: 'I'm already over it'
shim Catholic education: 'Powerful' for minority and poor students
shim 'Juno,' 'John Adams' are among Humanitas Prize finalists
shim Conscience protections for health care workers welcomed
shim San Fernando Regional Congress set for Sept. 20
shim San Fernando Region News
Labor Day 'Walk of Faith' scheduled in Montebello

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shim Director's film about love, loss helps him deal with his own
shim Books: A president, a peace pair, and … a female pope?
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Sports
CYO promotes PLC 'sports as ministry' program

 

 

 


Articles on preventing and healing from sex abuse

pelosiBishops: Pelosi misrepresented abortion teaching in interview
U.S. bishops criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying she misrepresented the history and nature of the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church on abortion in a nationally televised interview.

faithpolFaith & politicians: Less important to voters but more visible?
Although millions of people tuned in recently to watch Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama talk about how their religious faith affects their political views, a new public opinion poll found that American voters increasingly are uncomfortable when politicians talk about their religion.

trinity'Two campuses, one school' is new motto at Holy Trinity School
When Carlos Ortega attended Marshall High School in Los Angeles in the early '80s, he often gazed at the Lithuanian parish elementary school across the street.

usccb'The Catholic Church is a Pro-Life Church'
U.S. bishops call the Catholic Church a 'pro-life church,' based on tradidtion and Christian teaching.

After being attacked: 'I'm already over it'
After being partially blinded in gang violence while defending his father's church, Gardena, California, Junipero Serra High School student Tevita Veikoso forgives his attacker.

lmuCatholic education: 'Powerful' for minority and poor students
Recent research shows that local economically disadvantaged, marginalized and minority Catholic school students in the Los Angeles Archdiocese have significantly higher continuation and graduation rates than their counterparts in public schools.

healthConscience protections for health care workers welcomed
The rights of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who do not want to be involved in abortion and sterilization procedures for religious or moral reasons would get a boost under new rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

humanitas'Juno,' 'John Adams' are among Humanitas Prize finalists
Feature films " "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly," "Juno" and "Lars and the Real Girl" --- all previously nominated for Academy Awards --- were nominated for the 2009 Humanitas Prize, honoring film and television writing.

wilkersonSan Fernando Region: a growing treasure of faith
San Fernando Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Wilkerson shares insights on the expanding pastoral region.



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Official Statements
Pastoral Letter to Catholic Faithful in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Click Here
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Archdiocese reaches agreement with more than 500 abuse claimants. Click Here
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Chronology: Statements on settlement of civil lawsuits. Click Here
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Statement on the Settlement of 45 cases . Click Here
Supreme Court ruling has no affect on archdiocesan policy: Priests found to have sexually abused minors will never be reinstated to ministry in the church. Click Here
Cardinal Roger Mahony issues a statement about the National Review Board study on clerical sex abuse following the June 12 Los Angeles Times article. Click Here
Cardinal Roger Mahony, in a pastoral statement, pledges assurance of trustworthy ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Click Here
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles explains its policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of sexual abuse involving church personnel. Click Here
A brochure, "Respecting the Boundaries," has been developed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, as part of its effort to educate parishioners about the problem of sexual abuse. Click Here


Catholic News Wire
Serve the poor to better know God, pope says at soup kitchen
Lithuanian Catholics restoring Hill of Crosses damaged by fire
Up to 25 U.S. bishops could retire for age reasons in 2007
Canadian elder recalls childhood Christmases: cold nights, dog sleds
Canadian elder recalls childhood Christmases: cold nights, dog sleds
As media influence expands, number of broadcast outlet owners shrinks
Chaplain head says troops respected amid policy divisions
Catholic centenarian stays on the move with multiple parish duties
 

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Directions on Evangelization
A new pastoral letter for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles highlights the need for a "fresh encounter" with Jesus Christ.
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