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California Catholic Bishops release new letter on immigration
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Archbishop Cordileone Closes Jubilee Year for Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
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General H.R. McMaster speaks at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
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Archbishop Cordileone welcomes new Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church
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Our Lady of Loretto School rallies to restock food pantry
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Father Roy Remo installed as pastor of St. Charles and St. Matthias parishes
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