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 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
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 Copy Share Image
Most analysts would agree that if all the undocumented immigrants in California were deported in one day, our state would experience a severe economic… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
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… — Roger Mahony Copy Share Image
