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L.A. rabbi speaks at Catholic university in San Antonio

Rabbi Mark Diamond, Los Angeles regional director for the American Jewish Committee.

Catholics told to be 'fearless leaders'

In dealing with several serious issues confronting the church and society today, "the only question is how you respond, not whether you should," said Helen Alvare at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, held May 9 in Washington.

A parish and people with very deep roots

As she looks into the second grade classroom at St. Ignatius of Loyola School, Mission San Jose Dominican Sister Mara Anne Palomares smiles.

More movies in May for Catholic families

This month has been a bonanza of classic movies to stir discussion in Christian belief and ethics among Catholic families, courtesy of the Turner Classic Movie Network. Last week saw films depicting saints and sinners.

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Ella's effects go beyond contraception to abortion, experts say

Written by NANCY FRAZIER O'BRIEN 30 August 2011

In marketing materials for ella, the emergency contraception pill that will be available without co-pay or deductible to American women of child-bearing age under the new health reform plan, a cartoon character egg peeks out from behind a glass door while a cartoon character sperm stands on the steps, apparently cajoling her to come outside.

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Pope tells young to build on their faith, share it with the world

Written by CINDY WOODEN 26 August 2011

Pope Benedict XVI saw that 1.4 million young people could be buffeted by gusty winds and drenched by a driving rain and still fall silently to their knees to adore the Eucharist.

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From heroes to homeless vets (Part I)

Written by Robert Dellinger 26 August 2011

Editor’s note: Since 2001, more than 1.7 million U.S. troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. According to a Rand Corporation study, some 20 percent (more than 300,000) of these veterans are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or major depression, which often lead to substance abuse, homelessness and even suicide. Los Angeles is not only the homeless capital of the U.S, but also the homeless veteran capital. This article is the first part of a series on America’s growing post-military service crisis.

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Welcoming the new Mass translation

Written by Archbishop José H. Gomez 26 August 2011

This coming Advent, Catholics throughout the English-speaking world will begin using a new translation for the prayers that we say in the Mass.

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New deportation reviews policy may allow some to stay in U.S.

Written by Patricia Zapor 23 August 2011

An Obama administration announcement that new discretion will be exercised in whether to deport immigrants who do not have criminal records was hailed by advocates for immigrants and supporters of comprehensive reform.

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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.

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