Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s public safety measure to expand on last year’s ban on openly carried handguns, has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a vote of 4 to 2. AB 1527 would outlaw the “open carry†of unloaded long guns – such as rifles or shotguns – on Main Street, California. Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) introduced the legislation at the urging of law ... More »
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office is scheduled to update election numbers on Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday morning, the registrar’s office announced semi-official results for Tuesday’s General Election. All told, 3,186,572 ballots were processed and counted, with 55.81 percent of eligible registered voters casting ballots. “After Election Day there are still many... More »
According to the latest update from the County Registrar’s office, District 5 Councilman Victor Gordo has opened up an almost 5,000 vote lead over Mayor Terry Tornek. Gordo now has 54.7 percent of the vote according to numbers released on Wednesday. Gordo now has 30,659 votes and Tornek has 25,799 votes or 45.7 percent of the vote. Gordo thanked his supporters on Wednesday. “I’m incredibly humble... More »
Holy Family Church, Mount St. Mary’s College’s Ecclesia Program and Loyola Marymount University’s Center for Religion and Spirituality invites everyone to “An Evening Lecture and Discussion on Women In Ministry in the Catholic Church with Phyllis Zagano, PhD, Senior Research Associate -in-Residence and Adjunct Professor of Religion at Hofstra University on Monday, June 9, 2014, 7:00 p.m. to ... More »
The Way of St. James is the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the apostle Saint James are buried. Depending on one’s route, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela is from 235 to over 800 kilometers long. Holy Family’s Monsignor Clem Connolly and Parish Life Director, Cambria Smith both walked p... More »
This video was delivered by Msgr. Clement J. Connolly, Pastor Emeritus, Holy Family Church on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born in Limerick, Ireland, the middle child in a family of two boys and three girls Msgr. Connolly was raised in Ireland and later, England. He attended Seminary and graduated from St. Patrick’s College in Thurles, Ireland. Ordained to the priesthood in 1964 he was missioned to the A... More »
Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) was honored last night in Sacramento by the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) for his public safety measure banning the open carry of unloaded handguns in public places. “As someone with many relatives in law enforcement this means a lot to me. I know and respect the dedicated men and women in uniform and the work they do to k... More »
On Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. the Concert will be in Holy Family Church, 1527 Fremont Avenue, South Pasadena, California. On Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m. the concert will be at Padre Serra Church in Camarillo, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, California. Free-will donations accepted at the door ($10 suggested donations) benefit Saint Camillus Center for Spiritual Care; a ministry of the Archdiocese of Los ... More »
It was 1962. Remi De Roo, a 38 year-old Manitoba priest was appointed bishop of Victoria. Then he was plunged head first into the excitement, wonder and influence of the Second Vatican Council, a time of profound developments within the Church. Bishop De Roo maintains his enthusiasm for this renewed vision and overarching mission presented by the Council. Special Guest Bishop Remi J. De Roo, Bisho... More »
For two millennia, women have shaped and influenced the Catholic Church in ways that are often unrecognized, but which have been vital for the growth and survival of our faith. In fact, without women’s generous contributions, Christianity would have developed quit differently. The Women’s Connection from Holy Family offers a two part presentation on Women & the Church: Pillars & Prophets. On T... More »
