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Cameroon bishop lauds L.A. for missionary assistance

Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:22

Education and health are the focal points of the ministry of the Diocese of Kumbo, Cameroon, said Kumbo Bishop George Nkuo, during a May 18 visit to the Archdiocesan Catholic Center.

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Charter review, assisted suicide among topics facing bishops in June

Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:22

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although the U.S. bishops' spring general assembly will focus primarily on a review of the 2002 "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People" and consideration of a new document on physician-assisted suicide, the June 15-17 meeting in Seattle also will include a variety of presentations looking forward and back. Ken Hackett, president of Catholic Relief Services since 1993, will address the bishops about his nearly four decades of work with the international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community as his retirement nears.

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In Santa Paula: ‘This is my home’

Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:22

The old adage, “The fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree,” seems perfect to describe many parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula. Everyone in this parish of about 3,000 families seems to light up with love and admiration when asked about their parish, which in many cases has been their parish for generations.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: A history

Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:22

Established: October 31, 1942
Location: 427 North Oak Street, Santa Paula
Santa Barbara Region: Deanery 3

Almost one in five parishes in the archdiocese (a total of 60) is named for the Blessed Mother — 10 under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. From the earliest (in the town of Guadalupe, 1867) to the most recent (El Monte, 1973), Mary’s image continues to shine as it did in 1531 when she appeared to St. Juan Diego and left her imprint on his cloak.

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Sudanese bishops plan novena leading up to independence

Saturday, 18 May 2013 12:22

Sudanese Catholics will mark the emergence of the Republic of South Sudan with prayer and action leading up to its independence July 9.

Southern Sudan's bishops are launching a pastoral program with the theme "one nation from every tribe, tongue and people," beginning May 28 with a eucharistic procession and culminating with a Mass of Thanksgiving July 10.

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Papal intentions for May: That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience; That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.