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Destruction of Catholic retreat center’s cross a possible hate crime, Orange County authorities say
The cross had recently been installed and was apparently destroyed using a chainsaw. Read more
California restaurant had fake priest hear workers’ confessions, Labor Department says
According to an employee at the restaurant, the supposed priest urged employees to “get the sins out.” Read more
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Amid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.” Read more
California honors anti-Catholic drag group ‘Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’ at state capitol
Hundreds of Catholics and other Christians held a prayer vigil on Monday as the Legislature honored “Sister Roma.” Read more
Who flew migrants to California and dropped them off at Diocese of Sacramento offices?
California’s governor and attorney general are accusing the state of Florida of “kidnapping” a group of 16 South American migrants... Read more
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
Two middle school teachers in California sued their school district April 27 over a policy they argue could force them... Read more
Arrest made in connection with vandalism of Nebraska Catholic church
An arrest has been made in connection with the vandalism of St. Paulinus Catholic Church in Syracuse, Nebraska, that occurred... Read more
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
An empty tabernacle that was bolted to the wall has been stolen from the residence of the late Los Angeles... Read more
Group of Jewish parents sue state of California for equal access to special needs education
Under California law, funding for special education is not available to religious schools. Read more
Citing abuse lawsuits, California’s smallest diocese files for bankruptcy
The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in northern California said on Monday that it will file for bankruptcy due to... Read more
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California bishops to visit death row inmates at San Quentin
A group of Catholic bishops will visit San Quentin Prison’s death row inmates on Tuesday. Read more
San Diego Diocese may file for bankruptcy amid abuse claims
At issue, Cardinal Robert McElroy said, is a mounting number of abuse claims filed under a three-year window opened by... Read more
Walk for Life West Coast and OneLife LA 2023 proclaim: ‘Life is good!’
San Francisco and Los Angeles events brought out droves of participants to witness to the humanity of the unborn and... Read more
California church vandalized three times since Christmas, suspect apprehended
Father Scott Herrera, the church’s pastor, told CNA Thursday that he believes the vandal, who was caught on security cameras... Read more
California parish faces mudslides, flooding on 5th anniversary of disaster that killed 23
Five years ago on Jan. 10, 2018, a massive mudslide caused by similar weather conditions killed nearly two dozen people... Read more
More clergy accused of child sexual abuse in California as important deadline nears
As California’s three-year window to file child sex abuse lawsuits past the statute of limitations nears its conclusion, 66 Catholic... Read more
Proposition 1: California votes for abortion in midterms 2022
As of 1 a.m. EST Wednesday, the New York Times reported 31% of votes counted, with 68.8% voting yes to... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone to hold ‘Rosary for Peace’ on Election Day
“As Americans participate in the electoral process and with political violence on the rise, we will pray for peace in... Read more
Parishioner’s labor of love restores vandalized statue at California church
After a vandal destroyed several statues at St. Mel's Church in Woodland Hills, California, parishioner Michael Stucchi volunteered to restore... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
