Inaugural Cancer Survivors Revival planned at St. Bernadette
LOS ANGELES --- The first archdiocesan Cancer Survivors Revival will be held June 28, 7 p.m., at St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles, according to Deacon Couple organizers Mark and Vickie Race, co-founders of Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic Cancer ministry.

All who are currently coping with cancer and cancer survivors, including family members and friends, are welcome to attend the free event. The revival will include a candle lighting ceremony for the deceased, laying on of hands for the sick, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, faith sharing and preaching by Deacon Race.

A pre-service dinner will be available in St. Bernadette's parish hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m. before the revival. Dinner tickets are $15. For more information, contact Vickie Race: (323) 293-4877 or (310) 844-1970. St. Bernadette Church is located at 3825 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles.

'Summer with the Benedicts' courses offered
LOS ANGELES --- The archdiocesan Office of Metropolitan Tribunal recently announced its upcoming "Ferragosto: Summer with the Benedicts" adult faith education courses slated for Aug. 4-8 at the Immaculate Heart Retreat House in Los Angeles.

Participants may audit the classes or take them for credit towards a Bachelor or Masters in Theology or a Doctor of Ministries degree through the International Institute of Tribunal Studies. The courses include:

---"Elements of Mission," taught by Oblate Father Ronald Young; 2-4:45 p.m.

---"Faith, Religion and Culture," taught by Oblate Father Ronald Young; 6-8:45 p.m.

---"The Best Practices for Ecclesiastical Advocates in Penal Trials," taught by Dr. Diane Barr, J.D., J.C.D., 2-4:45 p.m.

---"Mediation and Peacemaking," taught by Dr. Tim Pownall, PhD., Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution; 6-8:45 p.m.

Advance readings are required for participants as well as an exit project for students taking the courses for credit. Registration fees: $500/credit; $100/audit. Some financial assistance is available. For more information, call Sister Rita Stuckey, IHM at (213) 637-7275.

House of Prayer for Priests welcomes new associate director
LOS ANGELES --- Jesuit Father Paul Bernardicou, former master of novices for the California Province of the Society of Jesus and former rector of the LMU Jesuit Community, has been named the new associate director of the Cardinal Timothy Manning House of Prayer for Priests.

He succeeds Jesuit Father James S. Torrens, who has served for the last three years as associate director following a term as director. Father Torrens is leaving for a new assignment to minister to the priests and people in the Diocese of Fresno.

Members of Brothers of the Good Shepherd, who have staffed the House of Prayer for Priests since its expansion in 1995, will no longer be serving at the facility as of June 30.

"With the greatly increased use of the House of Prayer by our priests, it is now necessary to restructure the general operations and administration to handle current and future needs there," said Cardinal Roger Mahony. "We are all deeply grateful for the service of the Brothers over the years, especially for those who are currently serving there: Brother Malachy Corbett and Brother Mateo Fenze."

Catholic Worker to hold July 4th Memorial Service
SANTA MONICA --- A Fourth of July Memorial Service and Peace Walk in memory of all who have died in the Iraq war will be held on the beach at Arlington West Memorial, just north of the Santa Monica Pier at 11 a.m. The service is being presented by The Los Angeles Catholic Worker and American Friends Service Committee. For more information, call (323) 267-8789 or visit http//lacatholicworker.org.