Our country stands at a critical point in its history. Our heritage as a nation of immigrants is at stake. Roger Mahony countrycriticalheritage Change image and share on social
I personally believe, as church law sets out, that sanctions are an absolute last resort, particularly penal sanctions of depriving people of the sacraments. Roger Mahony absolutechurchdeprive Change image and share on social
I think that together the church has learned a lot, and as we know from our own oversight board, the involvement of our wonderful lay leaders has been a real grace. Roger Mahony boardchurchgrace Change image and share on social
It is unacceptable that immigrants, including children, are shackled and detained in deplorable conditions. And it is unacceptable that already this year immigrants have died by the dozens in the California desert or in other parts of the Southwest. Roger Mahony californiachildcondition share on social
We're not at a point in time to be taking chances with children and young people in the church. The Holy Father himself said... there is no room in the priesthood or religious life for someone who has abused a child. I think he's right. Roger Mahony abusechancechild share on social
It appears fashionable these days, and almost politically correct, to blame hard-working immigrants, especially those from Mexico and Central America, for the social and economic ills of our state and nation. Roger Mahony americaappearblame share on social
The war on terrorism has made national security a legitimate concern, and a rising deficit, changes brought on by globalization and even the price of oil have thrown the nation's economic health into question. Roger Mahony bringconcerndeficit share on social
The church also does not condone a broken immigration system in the U.S., one that too easily can lead to the exploitation, abuse and even death of immigrants. Roger Mahony abusebreakchurch Change image and share on social
I found out that many of our Catholics simply don't know what the church teaches, and why, on a lot of issues, and therefore are saying things that they think are okay. They simply don't know. Roger Mahony catholicchurchfind Change image and share on social
We're seeing a much larger ministry here for the general community. Not just Catholics, but others are calling us too. They're not looking for lawyers or suing their grandfathers, but counseling and healing. Roger Mahony callcatholiccommunity share on social
