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… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
A lot of victims, for example, have become addicted to alcohol and drugs. It seems to me that the church's healing ministry is going… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
Canon law itself says for one case of guilt, a priest can be dismissed from the clerical state. One. — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
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… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
Any society, any nation, is judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members - the last, the least, the littlest. — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
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...… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
By and large the United States has been able to resist the temptation to close its doors to the world. — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
With respect to Holy Communion, it is up to the communicant to decide whether they are in a state of grace and worthy to… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States. — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
I think that together the church has learned a lot, and as we know from our own oversight board, the involvement of our wonderful… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
Our country stands at a critical point in its history. Our heritage as a nation of immigrants is at stake. — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
