By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “So here’s my proposition to you and to myself this year: What if every single day of this new year 2019 we invoked the name of God to bring blessing?” Father Perry D. Leiker, […]
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This is no ordinary family
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor Today’s Gospel passage is the only one that deals with Jesus just as he is about to begin his teenage years. It reveals a typical family with typical problems. It appears at first that […]
Continue readingAdvent opens our eyes to the mystery of incarnation
We, as the followers of Jesus Christ, are welcomed into a reflection of the hope and dream of salvation. The past dream remembered and proclaimed at Christmas is the dream realized and celebrated by us.
Continue readingGod and only God
As we move forward in our spiritual journey, sometimes God takes away things that we rely on. It is hard in these moments. But everything in God’s creation happens for a reason, and God’s plan is always a plan of love for us.
Continue readingMEDIA RELEASE: Pope Francis accepts resignation of L.A. Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar.
Today, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar for early retirement. Bishop Salazar, 69, most recently served as vicar for the Office of Ethnic Ministries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The announcement comes after Archbishop José […]
Continue readingFull text: Letter regarding Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar’s retirement
On Dec. 19, 2018, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Alexander Salazar. Archbishop José H. Gomez issued the following letter to the faithful of Los Angeles. My dear brothers and sisters […]
Continue readingWhen justice is done, ‘all understanding will guard your hearts, minds in Christ Jesus’
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr. “Gaudete” Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, is so called because the first word of the opening prayer of the Mass […]
Continue readingDual Language Immersion feasibility study to be conducted for St. Bernard Catholic School
A message from Philip McCreary, St. Bernard Catholic School principal Dear St. Bernard families, At St. Bernard, our parish school’s goal is to serve the needs of the parish community. In an effort to explore how we can best meet […]
Continue readingThe glory and praise of God is revealed in Jesus Christ’s coming
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor The season of Advent has two purposes: to prepare us for the celebration of Christmas, the birth day of Jesus; and to turn our attention to the Christ of glory who will come at […]
Continue readingMessage from Archbishop Gomez regarding update to ‘Report to the People of God’ list of accused priests
Today we are releasing the names of priests who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct involving a minor since 2008.
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