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Name: Cardinal Roger Michael Mahony
Date ordained: May 26, 1962
June 28, 1991: Appointed as Cardinal (by John Paul II)
1986: Created the five Pastoral Regions of the LA Archdiocese including Our Lady of the Angels, San Pedro, Santa Barbara, San Fernando and San Gabriel.
1995: Announced plans to build the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to replace the earthquake-damaged former St. Vibiana's Cathedral. |
It has been my experience over 34 years as a Bishop that every priest and Bishop is strengthened in his vows and commitments if he is faithful to the following three essential elements:
i) Make prayer a serious part of daily life. Spend time each day before the Blessed Sacrament entrusting your life and your ministry to Jesus Christ.
ii) Meet regularly with a Spiritual Director. Be open and honest with your Spiritual Director about your struggles and challenges.
iii) Receive the Sacrament of Penance frequently. Join a Priest Prayer support group once you are ordained.
There is no substitute for all three elements to sustain our priestly commitments: daily and sincere prayer, a good spiritual director seen regularly, and a prayer group of brother priests to sustain you on your journey. To eliminate or diminish any of those three pillars to sustain our priestly lives and commitments means eventual failure. -- The Tidings May 29, 2009
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