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	A constitutional amendment to restore the definition of marriage
	McCain selects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate
	The Knight stuff: Outreach to people in need
	SCRC convention: 'A Spirit-filled experience'
	Rich in faith at St. Denis
	St. Denis Church: A history
	Fellowship without borders in Claremont
	Prayer and purpose: Nine days at St. Lorenzo Ruiz
	Houma-Thibodaux feared to be diocese hit hardest by Gustav
	Pope urges 'effective political response' to immigration crisis

Viewpoints
	Archbishop Niederauer's response: Full text

Liturgy
	Reach out, resolve and forgive

Spirituality
	Honesty as sobriety
	Hope: The mist that surrounds us in hardship and loss

Entertainment
	Movie Reviews

Sports
	CYO promotes PLC 'sports as ministry' program

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S.F. archbishop chides Pelosi for statement on human life
Calling recent nationally broadcast comments by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi 'in serious conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church,' Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco this week underscored Church teaching on abortion, the beginning of human life, and the formation of conscience --- and invited the Catholic lawmaker 'into a conversation with me about these matters.'


A constitutional amendment to restore the definition of marriage A statement of the Catholic Bishops of California in support of Proposition 8.


McCain selects Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, selected by Sen. John McCain Aug. 28 as his vice-presidential running mate, won the praise of Catholic leaders earlier this year for embracing the arrival of her fifth child, born with Down syndrome in April.


The Knight stuff: Outreach to people in need Since its inception, the Knights of Columbus has aligned itself with many charitable organizations, raising both money and awareness of local and international causes.


SCRC convention: 'A Spirit-filled experience' More than 9,000 people, ranging from teenagers to retirees, attended workshops at the 37th annual SCRC Catholic Renewal Convention in Anaheim over the Labor Day weekend, where prayers were offered at several liturgies for Gulf Coast evacuees fleeing Hurricane Gustav.


Rich in faith at St. Denis Connecting faith formation with all ministries in the parish has been a goal and a means of community building within St. Denis.


St. Denis Church: A history Only two pastors have led this 37-year-old parish in eastern Los Angeles County that was once a mission, served from Brea.


Fellowship without borders in Claremont A simple trip to Mexico to investigate adoption possibilities for her son and wife changed more than Celia Gonzalez's life; it also transformed her fellow parishioners at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Claremont.


Prayer and purpose: Nine days at St. Lorenzo Ruiz "Building a church of stone will happen, but building a church of people is a lifetime journey," says Father Anthony Astudillo, pastor of St. Lorenzo Ruiz in Walnut.


Houma-Thibodaux feared to be diocese hit hardest by Gustav Though it appeared Sept. 2 that the Archdiocese of New Orleans sustained minimal damage to its buildings and operations from Hurricane Gustav, New Orleans Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes feared the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was battered the hardest of Louisiana's seven dioceses during the Labor Day-weekend storm.


Pope urges 'effective political response' to immigration crisis Pope Benedict XVI said the global phenomenon of immigration represents a social emergency that must be faced with a sense of responsibility and humanity.

Transfiguration Church: Where God uses everyone


Labor Day Mass celebrated Sept. 1 Hundreds of workers, labor leaders, public officials and community leaders attended the annual Labor Day Mass Sept. 1 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.


Labor Day 'Walk of Faith' scheduled in Montebello 'Walk of Faith,' an ecumenical event to pray for end to violence in the community, especially among youth, will take place Sept. 1, beginning at St. Benedict Church, Montebello.