By and large the United States has been able to resist the temptation to close its doors to the world. Roger Mahony closedoorlarge Change image and share on social
Most analysts would agree that if all the undocumented immigrants in California were deported in one day, our state would experience a severe economic downturn. This does not even consider the many cultural and spiritual gifts these immigrants bring to our state and nation. Roger Mahony agreeanalystbring 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
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
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
Canon law itself says for one case of guilt, a priest can be dismissed from the clerical state. One. Roger Mahony canoncaseclerical Change image and share on social
We should embrace our immigrant roots and recognize that newcomers to our land are not part of the problem, they are part of the solution. Roger Mahony embraceimmigrantland Change image and share on social
I find it inconceivable that we're meeting for five and a half days, and there isn't one moment on the agenda to deal with the greatest crisis we've ever had in the church since 1789. Roger Mahony agendumchurchcrisis Change image and share on social
The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States. Roger Mahony changemainnature Change image and share on social
With respect to Holy Communion, it is up to the communicant to decide whether they are in a state of grace and worthy to receive the Eucharist. Each one of us makes that decision. Roger Mahony communicantcommuniondecide Change image and share on social
