 Transcript
of online session with Cardinal Roger Mahony and students from St.
Rita's School
Friday, March 2, 2007
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Cardinal Roger Mahony annually
conducts a nationwide online chat, live during the Los Angeles Religious Education
Congress. A few years back, he also asked
for a separate session with students. This is the fourth such event, this year
with 12 students (4 seventh-graders and 8 eighth graders) from St. Rita's
School in Sierra Madre, Calif. Chris Krause (RECongress) moderated from the
Anaheim event in Hall A.
Special thanks to Mrs. Joanne Harabedian,
principal at St. Rita's Elementary School.
RECongress:
Good morning. Today is Friday, March 2, 2007. Welcome to our St. Rita's
School Chat with Cardinal Roger Mahony, live from the main hall at the
Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California. Thank you for
participating; you are only the fourth school ever to be involved in such an
event!
Cardinal Roger Mahony was born in Hollywood, Calif., and was ordained a
priest in the Fresno Diocese. While there, he taught social work at
California State University, Fresno. In 1975, he was made Auxiliary Bishop
for the Diocese of Fresno. That year, Governor Jerry Brown appointed Bishop
Mahony the first chair of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board,
where he worked with the United Farm Workers and various growers in the
state to resolve labor disputes.
In 1980, Bishop Mahony was appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Stockton
and five years later he returned as Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Los
Angeles, the first native Angeleno to hold the office. Bishop Mahony was
made Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1991.
Cardinal Mahony joins us this morning, in his 22nd year as leader of the Los
Angeles Archdiocese, the nation’s largest.
RECongress joined the chat
RECongress: I welcome you
RECongress: Thank you for
participating this morning
RECongress: This is a really
special annual event for the Religious Education Congress!
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RECongress: I have just logged
on, the cardinal is not here yet
Meg P joined the chat
RECongress: But Maryann Griffin
is here taking pictures!
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strita1: Good Morning we are
ready to chat!
strita1: Chris let me know when
the Cardinal is ready
strita1: hi Maryann, what's new?
RECongress: The cardinal should
be here in maybe 10 minutes, or so
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katy t.: Good Morning Your
Eminence, these are the students from St. Rita's School
katy t.: We are honored to
speak with you today
Cardinal Mahony: Let the Church say
AMEN!! Good morning to all of you!!!
katy t.: Thank you for
inviting us to speak with you on the online chat today!
Meg P: Good Morning
Cardinal Mahony: I am delighted to be
with you--any questions?
Ross W.: Hi your eminence,
my first question is about your letter "creating a culture of life" you
said..."A society is judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest
members".... what is your opinion on how our society currently deals with the
homeless, mentally ill, and immigrants?
Cardinal Mahony: Great question!
Sadly, we do not treat the weakest members as we must. We don't feed the hungry,
we don't care for the homeless. But as disciples of Jesus, you and I must take
the lead.
katy t.: Why don't we, can't
we take action?
Ross W.: there are many of
us who are able and willing?
Madeline P.: I agree
Jillian J.: what can we do as
teenagers
Michael N: what can we do as
teenagers?
Cardinal Mahony: During Lent I urge
all of us to focus on these people in need, especially those here in our midst.
Suggestion: let's bring food to school [cans, dried foods are best] and give to
our local Food Pantry.
Michael N: sounds like a great
idea!
Cardinal Mahony: I don't know about
your parish, but many have food pantries to give food to the poor.
Cardinal Mahony: Suggestion: find out
today what Food Pantry is near St. Rita's, contact them, and offer to help.
Jillian J.: we do have a food
pantry, we share with St. Anthonys
katy t.: We love to get in
the spirit of giving
Cardinal Mahony: Well, then you have a
ready-made action project. Giving stuff up means using that money to help
others.
Ross W.: now that we are in
the lenten season, can you offer us any advice that would help us with our
spiritual practices during lent?
Cardinal Mahony: Best foods: things
that can go a long way, such as dried beans, rice, or mixes--such as Hamburger
Helper.
katy t.: great idea
Jillian J.: that's a good idea,
thank you
Brett N.: That's a good idea
Meg P: That's a good idea
Cardinal Mahony: Spiritual practices:
I suggest that you each take one person/issue to pray for, and each day pray for
that intention. For example, maybe pray for the children in those dreadful
Darfur camps.
Jillian J.: We have Friday soup
kitchens
Meg P: The students are very
involved
katy t.: and the money we
earn, we send to St. Anthony's
Cardinal Mahony: Terrific having those
soup kitchens!
Cardinal Mahony: It sounds to me like
you are on the right path already!!
Meg P: The students serve
tables
Camille C.: we sponsor orphans
from Africa and give money so that they can go to school eat and have clothing
Cardinal Mahony: Where do you have
your soup kitchen??
Michael N: in our parish hall
Carolyn H.: in our parish hall
Jillian J.: In the Parish Hall
Cardinal Mahony: You are a terrific
group--already!!! Jesus wants us to get in the habit of being strong disciples
day after day.
Alex H.: It is a great way to
contribute to the community
Cardinal Mahony: Also, encourage your
parents and other adults to participate as well.
Madeline P.: Speaking of
Children, Your Eminence, how can the Religious Education children feel more
connected to the parish and the parish children?
Cardinal Mahony: It's really important
to have some joint activities with Religious Ed. students. A special Mass
sometime, maybe with punch afterwards. We have to make a real effort.
Madeline P.: Thank you that's a
great idea
Carolyn H.: Were your family and
you active in the church when you were younger?
Cardinal Mahony: My parents were
involved with St. Charles Parish in North Hollywood, and my brothers and I went
there too.
Cardinal Mahony: Even years ago, St.
Charles had a great out-reach program.
Carolyn H.: Where you born
there?
katy t.: What is your
favorite book in the Bible?
Cardinal Mahony: I don't have a
favorite! But from the Old Testament, I like Exodus, Ruth, Esther, Tobit.
katy t.: I love Exodus
Alex H.: By the way, Your
Eminence, who in you life has inspired you the most and why?
Cardinal Mahony: With the New
Testament, I like Luke's Gospel a lot--Jesus lives such a balanced life.
Meg P: i like Acts, we are
studying the Old Testament now!
Brett N.: I've read Luke a ton
it's also my favorite in the New Testament
Ross W.: Our church recently
started a youth group. Do you see the implementations of youth groups as a means
of contributing to public service and a path to future church vocations?
Carolyn H.: we were studying the
Old Testament
Cardinal Mahony: I got a lot of
inspiration from my parents, family members, priests in the parish, etc.
Alex H.: That is wonderful
Cardinal Mahony: Sorry--computer was
losing power, had to reconnect!
Carolyn H.: no problem
Cardinal Mahony: I like Acts a lot
because it shows the early Church beginning and growing.
Cardinal Mahony: Parish Youth Groups
are essential--gives all of you a way to live out your faith as young adults!
Alex H.: I enjoy reading Acts also
Cardinal Mahony: Does anyone remember
where the disciples of Jesus were first called "Christians"??
Brett N.: Antioch
Cardinal Mahony: Cool!!
Carolyn H.: Yeah we just learned
that!
katy t.: Antioch
Cardinal Mahony: What grade are you
in??
katy t.: 8th
Brett N.: 8th
Camille C.: 8th
Michael N: 7 and 8 grad
Carolyn H.: 8th and 7th grades
Alex H.: 8th
Ross W.: 7th
Sean A.: 8th
Madeline P.: what are good
activities for seventh grade?
Meg P: Before that they were
called the Way
Ross W.: what are good
activities that will contribute to our youth group
Cardinal Mahony: What are you studying
in Religion in 7/8 grades?
Meg P: yes
Camille C.: 8th grade we are
studying acts and the journeys of Paul
Ross W.: The life of Jesus
in the 7th grade
Madeline P.: we are studying The
Sacraments (7)
Michael N: and the sacraments
Carolyn H.: And we have been
taught some things you could do during Lent
Cardinal Mahony: I always encourage
young people to have a good mix of activities in Youth Groups: time for some
prayer, time for discussion, time to share our lives, and time for some fun!
Alex H.: Very true
katy t.: exactly I couldn't
agree more!
Sean A.: I agree too
Madeline P.: Right
Cardinal Mahony: I am thrilled you are
studying the life of Jesus! We can't follow someone we don't know.
Joe L.: Are there any plans of
allowing women to become priests?
Ross W.: At the Cathedral
why is the virgin Mary portrayed with rough hands, as if she was working in the
fields?
Jillian J.: Why aren't priests and
cardinals allowed to get married, when Peter one of the 12 apostles was married?
Cardinal Mahony: Priests do not marry
because we are totally committed to our parishioners, and must have the time to
devote all to them.
Madeline P.: That is a good
reason
Camille C.: even with the shortage
of priest?
Cardinal Mahony: Good question about
Mary at the Cathedral. How many of you have been to your new Cathedral?
Ross W.: We all have
Jillian J.: we all have
Carolyn H.: yep
Cardinal Mahony: Wow!!
Cardinal Mahony: With the shortage of
priests we have been able to involve so many of our fabulous laypeople in the
work of the Church!
Alex H.: When did you first
realize your calling as a priest?
Madeline P.: exactly
Cardinal Mahony: That statue of
Mary over the Bronze Doors is meant to portray Mary as a woman of our times who
welcomes everyone.
Alex H.: interesting
katy t.: very interesting
Cardinal Mahony: I was in grammar
school when I first thought about being a priest. But that call deepened over
the years.
katy t.: Do you have any
siblings?
Cardinal Mahony: Yes, an older brother
and a twin brother.
katy t.: really, was he
interested in the church at all?
Cardinal Mahony: Any of you thinking
about serving the Church as priests or sisters?
Brett N.: I am a little
Alex H.: Unfortunately, not
Madeline P.: What qualities do
you look for when choosing a priest?
Cardinal Mahony: Let's stay with the
priests/sisters. Qualities: love of Jesus, a special energy for serving others,
an openness to the needs of all.
Cardinal Mahony: Jesus continues to
call young people, but we have to keep our eyes and ears open!
Ross W.: After your visit to
Cuba in 1987, and with all the speculation about Cuba's future, What is your
opinion on the future of the Catholic church in Cuba?
Cardinal Mahony: I visited Cuba in
1997, when Pope John Paul was there. Great repression of the Church continues,
but a lot of faith.
Cardinal Mahony: Interesting: we
always have more vocations when the Church is persecuted, and we have to stand
up for our faith.
Cardinal Mahony: Any favorite tapestry
at your Cathedral?
Cardinal Mahony: Where does the word
"Cathedral" come from???
Alex H.: excathedra
Alex H.: the bishop's chair
Sean A.: the bishops chair
Cardinal Mahony: But what does the
word "cathedra" mean?
Carolyn H.: Does it do with the
word Catholic?
Cardinal Mahony: Correct!!! "Cathedra"
is Latin for chair, so the "Cathedral" is where the Bishop's Chair is
located--you guys are smart!!
Alex H.: thank you
Sean A.: thank you
Brett N.: thank you
Madeline P.: Thank you!
Jillian J.: thank you
katy t.: thank you
Carolyn H.: Thank You
Camille C.: St. John the Baptist
baptizing Jesus is our favorite tapestry\
Alex H.: What is the church's
stance on the war in Iraq?
Cardinal Mahony: Amen! I love that
tapestry of St. John the Baptist also!
Madeline P.: Me too
Cardinal Mahony: Another of my
favorites is the tapestry of St. Joseph--he is portrayed as a young man, as he
was. I don't like statues of him as an old man, since he was not an old man.
Carolyn H.: I agree
Cardinal Mahony: Pope John Paul led
the way urging us not to attack or invade Iraq. The Pope has always said
something true: "War is the failure of the human community to find peaceful
solutions to our problems."
Carolyn H.: That was well said
Carolyn H.: sorry typo
Madeline P.: I agree
Alex H.: good statement
Ross W.: With the high
population of Latino priest coming out of our area, why is the population of
African-American priests coming out of Los Angeles slowly decreasing? I
understand that 24% of our community in LA is Latino and 12 % is African
American but why haven't many converted?
Cardinal Mahony: The Hispanic
community grows up Catholic in their country of origin, so their culture, music,
devotions, all center on the Church. African American history in our country did
not flow from a Christian background, but now the vast majority are Christians.
Joe L.: Are there any plans of
allowing women to become priests?
Camille C.: Are you against the
war even though we are trying to help their governments and help the people
Cardinal Mahony: The Catholic Church
did not extend evangelization to our African American brothers and sisters as we
should have.
Ross W.: are we ever going
to?
Cardinal Mahony: You and I do not live
in a culture where there are centuries of bitter hatreds and divisions--thanks
be to God!! It is so difficult to get people to see others in a new light.
Alex H.: You said it well, THANKS
BE TO GOD!!!
Cardinal Mahony: It is one thing to be
against going to war in the first place. Once we are in the war, we must seek
every possible diplomatic effort to end it. I am glad the USA is in the talks
with Syria and Iran to end this war.
katy t.: what saint do you
look up to? Why?
Cardinal Mahony: But you and I become
instruments of peace by getting along with one another, especially young people
from different backgrounds.
Michael N: how man years have you
been a priest?
Cardinal Mahony: Actually, St. Joseph
is my personal patron! I was ordained a priest on May 1st, the feast of St.
Joseph the Worker, and ordained a bishop on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph.
Meg P: That's a good choice but
St. Lucy inspires me the most
Cardinal Mahony: St. Lucy is a
great saint as well!!
Michael N: how many years have you
been a priest?
Cardinal Mahony: I was ordained a
priest in 1962, a bishop in 1975. Any of you around back then?!!!!
Michael N: many
Carolyn H.: not even close
Michael N: nope
Madeline P.: If you became pope
what would you change your name to?
Sean A.: not me
Cardinal Mahony: I'm not going to
become pope, so I don't worry about a name!!
Madeline P.: what qualities do
you look for when choosing a pope
Cardinal Mahony: Well, your parents
were around those years!!
Michael N: ya
Michael N: mine were
Madeline P.: So were mine
Alex H.: mine were
Cardinal Mahony: Do many of you have
younger brothers and sisters?
Carolyn H.: I'm the youngest of
3
Michael N: I have to older sisters
Meg P: I have a sister
Michael N: 2
Jillian J.: yes but I have an
older sister
Brett N.: No I am the youngest of
three
Alex H.: I am the eldest
Alex H.: of three children
Camille C.: I have a younger
brother and a younger sister
katy t.: yes I have an older
brother who goes to St. Francis high school
Madeline P.: yes two younger
brothers an older brother and sister
Joe L.: I have 3 little brothers
Michael N: one is at the
university of Santa Clara
Cardinal Mahony: All of you with
younger brothers and sisters must give them good example, not a bad time!!!
Cardinal Mahony: How many of you own
cats???
Carolyn H.: I do!
Joe L.: I own 2
Alex H.: my family is I own two
dogs
Sean A.: I don't care for cats
Jillian J.: i don't really like
cats
Meg P: i own two dogs
Ross W.: I do!
Camille C.: i have two dogs
Carolyn H.: her name is Gweny
Madeline P.: i do and i love my
cat
Ross W.: If you could, what
changes would you make within the catholic church?
Cardinal Mahony: I have two cats:
Rafael and Gabriel, named after the Archangels!!
Madeline P.: great names
Alex H.: what wonderful names
Jillian J.: O what pretty names!!
Carolyn H.: I love those name
especially Rafael
katy t.: We celebrate the
blessing of the animals every year, we all bring our pets and they receive a
blessing
Cardinal Mahony: Animals are a great
gift of God for all of us! Our pastor at the Cathedral has a dog, and he gets
along great with my cats.
Jillian J.: what happened to
Miguel?
Cardinal Mahony: Miguel went to Cat
Heaven in 2004.
Jillian J.: o may he rest in peace
Michael N: I understand you
attended a recent La Salle football game and blessed the field. Was that your
first high school football game and how did it feel to be a part of all the
excitement of the first night game?
Cardinal Mahony: No, I attend Catholic
HS football games each Fall. I love those games! Lots of spirit and fun! I go to
about 6 to 8 each Fall.
katy t.: I think you made a
real impact on their athletic program because the Girls' Soccer team is in the
Championship
Cardinal Mahony: La Salle now has
lights so they can have night games, really helpful.
Madeline P.: wow that's great
Alex H.: they are extremely
exciting
Michael N: ya it is alot of fun
Michael N: to go to those games
Sean A.: I like football
Carolyn H.: My 3 siblings went
to La Salle so I'm glad to go their if I get in
Cardinal Mahony: Am delighted that the
Girls' Soccer team is in the playoffs!
Michael N: I have two sisters who
went to La Salle and they love it there
katy t.: It is so exciting,
I think they might go all the way
Madeline P.: Do you enjoy
preaching at the Cathedral?
Alex H.: we have a very athletic
school .... like LaSalle
Cardinal Mahony: What are the names of
your home room teachers?
Carolyn H.: Miss Carnighan
Carolyn H.: for the 8th grade
Brett N.: Ms. Carnighan
Camille C.: Ms. Carnighan
Sean A.: Mrs. Carnighan
Jillian J.: Ms. Turner- she's a
great teacher!!
Madeline P.: Ms. Turner, Randy,
Joe L.: Ms. Carnighan
katy t.: Mrs. Canighan/ Khol
she just got married
Michael N: Randy!
Madeline P.: Ms. Truner rocks
Camille C.: Ms. Turner is our
religion teacher
Cardinal Mahony: Sounds like a great
team there!!
katy t.: We are so blessed
Alex H.: thank you
Madeline P.: What was it like
going to the Vatican and choosing a new pope?
Cardinal Mahony: Have any of you ever
been to Youth Day here at the Congress?
Michael N: No
katy t.: we are too young
Alex H.: we are to young
Sean A.: we are too young
Jillian J.: I'm to young
Michael N: we cant go until we r
in hs
Madeline P.: we are too young but
if i were old enough I would definitely go
Cardinal Mahony: Well, when you get
into HS, you will love Youth Day!!
Michael N: 1 of our teachers is
there with you
Ross W.: one of our teachers
is there watching this with you
Jillian J.: - Mrs. Griffin
Carolyn H.: Did you ever want to
hold another job then being a priest?
Cardinal Mahony: Are you real careful
about how you use the Internet? MySpace.com, etc.???
katy t.: i do not have a
myspace
Brett N.: I don't
Madeline P.: None of us have my
space
Michael N: yes we understand that
there are bad people out there and we try hard to avoid them
Camille C.: I don't have a my
space
Jillian J.: yes of course. you
have to be careful
Alex H.: we are very responsible
here at St Ritas
Ross W.: my parents are very
careful and do not allow me to have a Myspace
Cardinal Mahony: Wow! You are really
smart! Stay away from that stuff; too many dangers.
Michael N: ya
Madeline P.: i will
Carolyn H.: great advice
Jillian J.: yes too many!!
katy t.: bad bad people, we
prefer to go to the movies with friends
Cardinal Mahony: Have you ever visited
the Archdiocese website: www.la-archdiocese.org
Jillian J.: no- but I will now
Madeline P.: No but I will now
that i know it
Cardinal Mahony: Or the Cathedral
website: www.olacathedral.com
Michael N: no but I will now that
I know about it
Carolyn H.: I'll have to check
that website out
Cardinal Mahony: We have podcasts on
both websites--neat!!
Michael N: cool!!
Ross W.: If you could make
any changes to the catholic church what changes would you make? and why?
Cardinal Mahony: Actually, I am more
interested in focusing on Jesus Christ, his teachings and example, and our need
to make the Church reflect those more fully. That's a high priority for me.
katy t.: What was it like
going to Vatican City and choosing a new pope?
Jillian J.: that is a very good
priority
Cardinal Mahony: We have an
interesting challenge here in Los Angeles: our Catholic community continues to
grow rapidly!
Madeline P.: i agree Jillian
Michael N: yes
Alex H.: What elementary school
did you attend as a child?
Cardinal Mahony: I attended St.
Charles school in North Hollywood.
Meg P: What is your favorite
church hymn?
Madeline P.: what is your
favorite type of music
Cardinal Mahony: I have a lot of
favorite hymns, but one of them is: "Wherever you go," since it reflects Ruth in
the Old Testament.
katy t.: In 2008, Our school
is celebrating our centennial, unfortunately, the 8th graders will be in high
school, but will definitely return
Cardinal Mahony: That's great! 100
years next year!!!
Cardinal Mahony: There is a lot of
great sacred music out there these days!
Jillian J.: Have you ever heard
the song Somebodys Knocking at your door?
Alex H.: yes, there is
Meg P: I like "Seeds Scattered
and Sown"
Cardinal Mahony: Jillian, yes!
Cardinal Mahony: Meg, another good
hymn!
Madeline P.: we sing that a lot
at our masses
Carolyn H.: We will have to sing
them for you sometime
Cardinal Mahony: How about "Who
let the dogs out?"
Madeline P.: ya
Jillian J.:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael N: o yeah!!1
katy t.: i love it
Carolyn H.: Classic!
Michael N: !!
Sean A.: That's a good one
katy t.: a classic
Madeline P.: whoo hoo
Alex H.: LOVE
IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ross W.: If you were in the
7th or 8th grade and choosing a high school what characteristics and other
important factors would you look at before choosing?
Cardinal Mahony: I love it too, but my
cats don't!!
Jillian J.: i would imagine!!
katy t.: haha
Brett N.: hahaha
Carolyn H.: haha
Ross W.: lol
Sean A.: haha
Madeline P.: rotflol
Michael N: lol
Joe L.: lol
Jillian J.: lol
Alex H.: THE BAHA MEN REALLY
PERFECTED THAT SONG!!!
Michael N: we sung somebody's
knockin on your door on Ash Wednesday
Ross W.: If you were in the
7th or 8th grade and choosing a high school what characteristics and other
important factors would you look at before choosing?
Cardinal Mahony: I would choose a HS
that will continue to nourish your faith life, give you sound principles to live
by, and support you in difficult decisions.
Madeline P.: I will look for that
too
Jillian J.: What about Mayfield
Sr. School?
Alex H.: every student has applied
to a Catholic school this year
katy t.: Every 8th grade
student has applied for a Catholic High school
Ross W.: thank you i will
definitely take that into consideration
Michael N: sang
Cardinal Mahony: Being disciples of
Jesus means being counter to the culture of our times frequently.
Cardinal Mahony: I am delighted that
you are all thinking of going to a Catholic HS!!
Alex H.: it is very important to
keep the Lord in our lives
katy t.: practical advise?
Cardinal Mahony: We are down to our
last 5 minutes. Any last comment or questions?
Madeline P.: How do you feel
about gay marriages? What is the Catholic church trying to do about this problem
Cardinal Mahony: Starting with Adam
and Eve, we believe that God created men and women to be mates, to bring
children into the world. So called "marriage" between men or between women does
not carry out God's plan for us.
Alex H.: do u have a particular
location you like to visit?
katy t.: i understand, I
have never thought of it that way
Jillian J.: i agree with katy
katy t.: That clears things
up
Cardinal Mahony: If you want to see
God's creation in a powerful way, go see the re-done Griffith Observatory, and
see the Planetarium show!!
Alex H.: I love going there!
Jillian J.: sounds fun!!
Brett N.: it's an awesome place
Michael N: What can we see there?
Carolyn H.: I will have to go
because I haven't seen it re-done
Meg P: We have been to the
Griffith Observatory as a class
katy t.: I will go there in
the future
Alex H.: astronomy is so
interesting
Cardinal Mahony: A great class field
trip!!!
Michael N: yes
Jillian J.: yes yes indeed
Ross W.: Thank you so much
for talking to us today! I understand that this is most likely a once in a
lifetime experience and I am blessed to have talked to you!
Madeline P.: I really appreciated
talking to you I hope we could chat with you again some time
Cardinal Mahony: I hope you have seen
the Planetarium show!
Carolyn H.: i have
Michael N: this is a great
experience for me!
Michael N: thank you
Madeline P.: Jillian and I will
go there some time in the future
strita1: Your Eminence, thank you
for chatting with us today. We look forward to your visit to our parish in May
of 2008. Before then, we will visit the Cathedral with our parents and our
teachers. Remember us in your prayers. St. Rita 7th and 8th graders.
Alex H.: i will always cherish
this wonderful memory and experience
Brett N.: Thank you
Sean A.: This chat was cool
Jillian J.: thank you so much for
your time I hope to meet you in person- you are a very nice man, and I will
continue to keep my faith
Carolyn H.: I appreciate this
conversation so much!
Camille C.: Thank you for talking
with us
katy t.: thank you for
sparing time to speak with us, hope you enjoyed speaking with us because we
really enjoyed it
katy t.: pray for me
Madeline P.: Thank you very much
please bless us
Cardinal Mahony: I shall pray for all
of you, and I would ask you to say a prayer for me as well.
Joe L.: Thank you very much
Madeline P.: i will that's a
promise
Alex H.: is it possible to bless
us in this chat room?
Carolyn H.: I certainly will!
Michael N: we will!
Jillian J.: Of course !
Sean A.: i will pray for you
Camille C.: we will
Meg P: You are always in my
prayers
katy t.: we definately will,
this was an experience I will never forget
Brett N.: i will
Ross W.: Will you please
pray for me and my family as we go through this lenten season
Cardinal Mahony: THANKS SO VERY MUCH!!
Jillian J.: NO THANK YOU VERY
MUCH!!
Sean A.: thank you
Alex H.: THANK YOU
Madeline P.: THANK YOU
Michael N: thank you cardinal!!
katy t.: thank you kindly
Jillian J.: bye! talk to you
soon!!
Camille C.: thank you very much!!
Brett N.: THANK YOU
Meg P: Thank you, this is a
once in a life time experience
Ross W.: thank you so much
for talking to us today! I understand that this is most likely a once in a
lifetime experience and i am blessed to have talked to you!
Sean A.: thank you kindly
Madeline P.: I will try to talk
to you again some time
Carolyn H.: Thank You from all
of us!
Michael N: thank you cardinal!!
Alex H.: bless the Lord for this
unimaginable experience
Joe L.: thank you very much
Madeline P.: i was thrilled to
talk to you
Jillian J.: same here!!!!
Michael N: we appreciate this so
much
Michael N: thank you cardinal!!
Jillian J.: bye bye
Michael N: bye
Sean A.: bye
Alex H.: =) thank you\
Carolyn H.: Bye
Jillian J.: bye bye
Michael N: bye
katy t.: bye
Jillian J.: bye bye
Madeline P.: see ya
Carolyn H.: thank you
Brett N.: bye
katy t.: bye
Sean A.: bye
katy t.: bye
Camille C.: bi
Jillian J.: bye
Carolyn H.: bye bye
Madeline P.: bye
Meg P: bye
katy t.: bye
Carolyn H.: this was fun!
Camille C.: bi
Alex H.: =) thank you\
Madeline P.: bye
Jillian J.: bye
Madeline P.: bye
Madeline P.: bye
Carolyn H.: =)
katy t.: bye
Madeline P.: bye
katy t.: bye
Alex H.: =) thank you\
Jillian J.: bi
Carolyn H.: :)
Madeline P.: bye
Madeline P.: bye
Alex H.: =)
Madeline P.: bye
Jillian J.: urg-
bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Madeline P.: bye
Sean A.: :)
Michael N: thx
Carolyn H.: good day!
Alex H.: = * ))
Carolyn H.: have a lovely St.
Patty's day!
Alex H.: bye
End of chat as of Sat Mar 3 04:22:19 2007 GMT
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with
Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell of the San Gabriel Region
with
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez
with
Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles
with
Auxiliary Bishop Edward Clark of the Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral
Region 
