All Roger Mahony Quotes
- 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 to… Addicted
- Canon law itself says for one case of guilt, a priest can be dismissed from the clerical state. One. Birthday
- 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… Abuse
- 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… Calling
- 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… Abuse
- By and large the United States has been able to resist the temptation to close its doors to the world. Able
- 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… Almost Politically
- 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. Embrace
- Any society, any nation, is judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members - the last, the least, the littlest. Any
- 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.… Agree
- 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… Communicant
- 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… Catholic
- 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… California
- I'm very close to the pro-life movement. Close
- It's hard to determine where lies culpability. Culpability
- Immigration should be enforced in a proportional and humane manner. Enforced
- I personally believe, as church law sets out, that sanctions are an absolute last resort, particularly penal sanctions of depriving people of the sacraments. Absolute
- The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States. Changed
- 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… Brought
- 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… Been
- Our country stands at a critical point in its history. Our heritage as a nation of immigrants is at stake. Country
- 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… Agenda