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News
'In full respect for human dignity and the real needs of all'
A Master among Masters
Pregnancy center seeks to offer education and support
Virginia's ban on partial-birth abortion upheld
A classical celebration, on many levels
Theology on Tap sessions begin July 11
Challenge: 'Keep interest' of Catholics in new media age
Obituaries
Fawcett recalled by hometown nun as pig-tailed 1st-grader
bullet Mass for Life to be held July 5 at St. Cornelius Church

Viewpoints
bullet An open letter to Miguel Diaz
bullet Independence or interdependence?
bullet What happened to women and children first?
Liturgy
bullet Are there prophets among us today?
Spirituality
bullet The Glories of Byzantine Prayer
When what is precious is taken from you
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Entertainment
bullet Doheny Mansion profiled in new book
bullet Movie Reviews
Sports
CYO promotes PLC 'sports as ministry' program

 

 

 


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Doheny Mansion profiled in new book
"A man's home is his castle" as the old proverb states, yet in the case of Edward Doheny's home it was both a castle and a mansion. The resplendent edifice at 8 Chester Place incorporates a fascinating history as well as displaying a magnificent style of architecture and furnishings.

Good Reading: Award Winning Books
At the annual Catholic Media Convention in late May, the Catholic Press Association presented its awards to books judged superior in various categories. This week, The Tidings presents those books which earned first, second, third and honorable mention honors, with publishers listed in parentheses.

Msgr. Weber's latest: History of the Newman Club of L.A.
Who else but the renowned archdiocesan archivist could be persuaded to produce an illustrated history of a men's group that has survived for 110 years?

Two views of the new film from the team that gave us 'The Da Vinci Code.' Engaging, and too long
When director Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons" marched into theaters May 15 some people expected controversy like that which accompanied his 2006 film "The Da Vinci Code." Alas, I am sorry to be a killjoy, but audiences just may be inspired. I know I was.


booksBook highlights delicate U.S. balance of religious freedom and national unity
Carondelet Sister reviews new book.




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