Rabbi Mark Diamond, Los Angeles regional director for the American Jewish Committee.
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.
As she looks into the second grade classroom at St. Ignatius of Loyola School, Mission San Jose Dominican Sister Mara Anne Palomares smiles.
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.
Blessed Sacrament receives Parish Life Director
Written by Tidings Staff 10 August 2011
The first Parish Life Director at a Jesuit-sponsored parish was installed July 17 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood.Auxiliary Bishop Edward Clark and Jesuit Father John McGarry, Provincial, concelebrated the installation Mass of Yolanda Scott Brown, DMin., before an assembly of nearly 1,000 people. Brown most recently served seven years as Pastoral Associate at Dolores Mission in Boyle Heights, also a Jesuit-administered parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Pro-life group witnesses closing of La Puente abortion clinics
Written by BY BRENDA REES 05 August 2011
“Bittersweet” is how members of 40 Days for Life in the San Gabriel Valley described their feeling as they watched a La Puente abortion facility — the one they prayed in front of for 2 ½ years — permanently close its doors and move out of the area. WYD pilgrims' task: Help pope revive faith in Spain
Written by CINDY WOODEN 05 August 2011
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Spain in late August, celebrating the youthfulness and vigor of Catholic faith in a country where the Catholic majority often seems to have little or no impact on modern public life.The primary focus on the pope's trip Aug. 18-21 will be on Catholic youths from around the globe participating in World Youth Day.
But Pope Benedict also will meet with Spain's royal family and with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, whose government has promoted several policies opposed by the church, including relaxing Spain's divorce laws, easing restrictions on abortion, legalizing same-sex marriage and allowing gay couples to adopt.
Knights of Peter Claver aims to promote faith among youth
Written by Doris Benavides 05 August 2011
“To take care of business” by reviewing their internal rules and regulations for future years, but especially to promote Catholicism among younger African American generations, the membership of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc. held its national convention in Los Angeles July 29-Aug.4.St. Ignatius’ 100th: A day of joy, glory and gratitude
Written by SISTER NANCY MUNRO, CSJ 05 August 2011
July 31 — the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola — was indeed the appropriate day for the Highland Park parish named in his honor to celebrate its Centennial Mass. As the entrance procession wound its way into the church to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” loud applause and cheering could be heard as parishioners caught sight of present pastor Father Edwin Duyshart leading the procession that included Msgrs. Sean Acton (pastor from 1970-1978) and Alfred Hernandez (1978-1997), and Father Arturo Velasco (1997-2010), as well as Archbishop Jose Gomez and San Fernando Region Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Wilkerson.
Directories
Vida Nueva
Past issues
PayPal Donation
Archdiocese
Member Login
Latest Events
May
- St. Padre Pio Healing Mass
General
May 20, 2013 (1:00 PM)
- Healing Mass
General
May 20, 2013 (7:00 PM)
- Women and the Church: Pillars and Prophets
General
May 21, 2013 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)