Transcript
of online session with Cardinal Roger Mahony and students from St. Elisabeth
School
Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Cardinal Roger Mahony annually
conducts a nationwide, online chat live during the Los Angeles Religious Education
Congress. Before that session, he conducted a private chat session with 12 students (seventh- and eighth-graders) from
St. Elisabeth School in Van Nuys, Calif. Chris Krause (RECongress) moderated with the Cardinal from
the Religious Education Congress in Anaheim. And special thanks to Barbara Barreda, principal at
St. Elisabeth.
Beginning of chat (chatroom created Fri Feb 27 2009)
This room is expressly
for Cardinal Roger Mahony's School Chat on Friday, February 27, 2009
with students from St. Elizabeth School in Van Nuys -- the seventh
school ever to be involved in such an event!
Cardinal Roger Mahony was born in Hollywood, Calif., and was ordained a
priest in 1962 for the Diocese of Fresno, Calif. While there, he taught
social work at California State University, Fresno. In 1975, he was made
Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Fresno by Pope Paul VI. That year,
California Governor Jerry Brown appointed Bishop Mahony as the first
chair of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board, where he
worked with Cesar Chavez and 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. Only five years later he was appointed to lead the Archdiocese
of Los Angeles -- the first native Angeleno to hold the office. Bishop
Mahony was elevated to Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1991.
Cardinal Mahony joins us this morning, in his 24th year as leader of the
Los Angeles Archdiocese, the nation's largest diocese.
Mr. Booker joined the chat
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RECongress: Good morning all. The Cardinal has
arrived!
Cardinal Mahony from joined the chat
Mr. Booker: good morning
SCORPIO224: hello.
Dag09: Good morning
Student1: Hello Cardinal
JS: Hello good morning
AkatsukiEmissary: Hello Cardinal
Mahony
ATM: Good morning, Cardinal
Mahony
jed: good morning
RT: Good Morning
capicorn55: good morning Cardinal
Mahony
Cardinal Mahony: Good morning,
everyone!
Josey: Hello Cardinal Mahony
Naday: Good morning to you
cardinal
Cardinal Mahony: What grade are
you in?
ATM: I'm in 8th Grade.
capicorn55: 7th
SCORPIO224: 7th.
Danny: Good morning, Cardinal
Mahony
AkatsukiEmissary: 8th
jed: 8 grade
Naday: I am in the 8th grade
Student1: Seventh Grade.
Josey: 8th grade
Dag09: We are some in 7th and some
8th, I am in 8th.
JS: I'm in 7th grade
RT: I am in 7th grade
Danny: 8th grade
Cardinal Mahony: How many are you,
and are you in the computer lab?
capicorn55: 12
jed: 12
Dag09: 12 and yes.
JS: 12
SCORPIO224: 12, and yes.
ATM: Together, we are 12 and
yes.
RT: 12
Naday: There are 12 of us and yes
Danny: 12, yes
Josey: yes there are 12 of us
Cardinal Mahony: I grew up in the
Valley, and had many friends in Van Nuys. They went to St. Elisabeth parish.
Naday: That is very interesting
jed: Very interesting
SCORPIO224: that's very
interesting.
Josey: thats is very interesting.
I also have many friends in Van Nuys
Cardinal Mahony: Do you have any
comments or questions today?
ATM: We have all have
questions, but we'd first like to know your opinion on abortion.
ATM: How do you feel about
abortion?
Cardinal Mahony: As you know,
abortion is the deliberate destruction of a fetus who is destined to be born. It
is one of the most serious sins and crimes against the human family. The Church
has condemned it since the earliest days.
Naday: How do you feel about prop
4, notification of the parents.
ATM: But what if the mother
is in danger and the baby is as well?
Cardinal Mahony: ATM: your example
is virtually impossible with today's medical abilities. I have spoken to many
doctors who said that they never have to face such a dilemma. They always try to
save both.
ATM: Well two years ago, my
aunt was in danger, she was in the middle of labor and the doctor told my family
the mother would most likely die or the baby would.
jed: What about if it has to do
with rape?
ATM: Luckily enough, both
managed to survive. But what if the situation wasn't as fortunate?
Cardinal Mahony: Jed: are you
suggesting that the baby has to die because of the earlier crime of rape?
jed: NO because who would want to
give birth to a baby that they didn't intend to have.
Josey: How do you feel if a minor
went through abortion with out notifying a parent ?
Cardinal Mahony: Josey: It is
really tragic if a minor can't discuss something so important with her parents.
Cardinal Mahony: ATM: your answer
confirmed what I said. The doctors tell me that they never have to face that
situation. It is used in propaganda, but not in medical practice.
ATM: Oh alright, thank you.
Naday: Do you think it's a good
idea for the minors to tell their parents about the option of abortion with a
risk of domestic violence.
ATM: Thank you, that is all
the questions we have regarding abortion.
Cardinal Mahony: Naday: I don't
understand your reference to domestic violence.
SCORPIO224: Do you believe that
some taxpayers money should go to private schools, and not only public schools??
Cardinal Mahony: In our
discipleship with Jesus, let's start there--and not with a single problem such
as abortion. Tell me a little about your own life with Jesus Christ, what it's
like, how you deepen your life in Jesus, etc.
Naday: Well, If the parents get
upset about the idea of abortion, anger can get in the way.
ATM: Well, in my opinion, I
deepen my life with Jesus Christ by making moral choices and praying to him when
I need comfort.
Cardinal Mahony: Private schools
are a great gift for America, but they operate more freely without government
assistance.
Dag09: Well, I am a male. Of course
any minor would be afraid to confront their own parents. But I think that if we
do tell them there is always going to be help involved.
Cardinal Mahony: Dag: if we grow
up with honest communication with our parents, we should be able to discuss
anything with them.
RT: I feel that going to a
catholic school is such an honor to learn about Jesus Christ.
Dag09: Yeah but I think not all
children have the strongest relationship with their parents.
Cardinal Mahony: What are you
studying now in your Religion class?
AkatsukiEmissary: 8th grade is
studying Morality
SCORPIO224: We in 7th grade are
learning about the prophets.
jed: I go to prayers at my
mother's friend's house and participate in yard sales.
Student1: In seventh grade,
we are studying prophets.
RT: I am learning about the old
testament.
Josey: We are studying morality,
freedom, and liberty in the 8th grade religion class
Naday: We are studying freedom,
and morality in the 8th grade.
capicorn55: In the seventh grade
we are learning about the prophets of Jesus
SCORPIO224: We are studying the old
testament, but in this chapter we are learning about the prophets.
Cardinal Mahony: The old testament
is a great collection of prophets, history, and praise of God.
SCORPIO224: i agree.
JS: me too
Cardinal Mahony: And you will
recognize many names from the OT that we still use a lot: Joseph, Samuel,
Daniel, etc.
SCORPIO224: yes.
Cardinal Mahony: Do any of you
have a name that comes from the OT?
Dag09: My name is Daniel.
ATM: Only one of us.
ATM: Wait, two of us, my
bad.
Cardinal Mahony: Dag: terrific!
Have you read the Book of Daniel yet?
Dag09: No i haven't read it yet.
Danny: In the 8th grade class we
are learning how some people make the wrong choices and they lose their liberty
but they haven't lost their freedom. They still have the freedom of changing who
is inside of them.
Cardinal Mahony: Danny: what a
great insight--thanks!!!
Cardinal Mahony: How many students
are in the 7th and 8th grades?
RT: 30
ATM: 30 in 7th, and 19 in
8th.
JS: there are thirty student in
the 7th grade
Student1: There are thirty
in the class but only five are here; Seventh grade.
Cardinal Mahony: Dag: you should
because you will have a great hero to imitate!
SCORPIO224: Do you think that
someday women can become priests?
capicorn55: 30 7th and 19 8th
Josey: In the 8th grade class
there are 19 students.
Cardinal Mahony: Those are very
large classes.
ATM: Cardinal Mahony, did
you always want to become a religious figure as a child?
Cardinal Mahony: ATM: in grammar
school I felt called to be a priest, and pursued that. I went to St. Charles
Parish in North Hollywood.
Cardinal Mahony: How are you going
to spend Lent this year?
capicorn55: I'm going to give up
my favorite thing to do for Lent
SCORPIO224: This Lenten season, I
am giving up my favorite soft drink.
jed: I'm giving up video games
for Lent.
Student1: I am going to do
as many good things as I can to replace all the bad that has happened in my life.
RT: What is your future outlook
on the economy?
ATM: The Student Council in
our school will focus on encouraging students to do more selfless service work
during the Lenten season and carry it on afterwards.
JS: Cardinal Mahony, what if not
only public schools need the support of the government but also the catholic
schools
Cardinal Mahony: js: Catholic
schools need a lot of support, but once we take government money, then the
government starts making le to the rules and we will not be able
capicorn55: I think our economy
going to improve greatly
Naday: This Lent I am going to
give up soda and candy
Danny: As an 8th grade we will be
doing the stations of the cross.
Student1: What is your
opinion on gay marriage?
Josey: in the first amendment it
states that the government can not support religion in schools. how do you feel
about that.
Cardinal Mahony: The First
Amendment really says that the government shall not establish an official
Religion, nor impede any faith from practicing.
Cardinal Mahony: Jed: yes, many
people are suffering from loss of jobs, loss of houses. We must pray for them
during Lent.
SCORPIO224: has the economy been
affecting you?
Naday: I agree with praying for
those people
SCORPIO224: or any people you know?
jed: Yes the first amendment
says that but do really say what we want.
Cardinal Mahony: All of you who
are making special sacrifices during Lent could offer those for everyone hurting
from the economy.
Dag09: Yes I agree, but i don't
think that just because they have a catholic school doesn't mean they can't
support a private school. Financially etc.
Josey: yes, i believe that we
shall all pray for those who are having a hard time at this moment.
Dag09: I agree.
SCORPIO224: I agree...
Cardinal Mahony: Dag: we do
receive some services, such as the Title I programs. But we need to be in charge
of our schools.
SCORPIO224: What do you mean by
being in charge of our schools?
AkatsukiEmissary: What do you mean
by taking charge of our own schools?
capicorn55: What do you mean be in
charge of our schools
RT: What do you mean we need to
be in charge of our schools?
Cardinal Mahony: rt Being in
charge means setting the policy, allowing Crosses in the room, teaching
religion, etc.
Cardinal Mahony: Are there any
gang problems in Van Nuys?
Naday: Yes, I believe there are
Josey: Yes, there are some gang
problems in Van Nuys as much as any other area
capicorn55: Yeah there are many
gangs in the valley
Student1: There is a lot of
gang problems. There is many graffiti.
SCORPIO224: I think that the entire
San Fernando Valley has gang problems
jed: Yes there are graffiti and
shooting.
Danny: I have been living in Van
Nuys for about 13 years and yes there is gang problems
Cardinal Mahony: Make sure you all
stay away from gangs--and keep your brothers and sisters away from them also.
capicorn55: We had a shooting last
year on the street of our school
RT: We had a shooting along the
street.
SCORPIO224: A-OK!
Naday: Will do Cardinal
jed: I will do Cardinal
SCORPIO224: My house was
graffitied just last week by a gang called the Bryant Street Gang.
Student1: Of course, we do
not want to be close to any violence.
Cardinal Mahony: scorp We need to
organize our communities so that we are in control of them, not the gangs.
SCORPIO224: i agree completely
capicorn55: I agree with you
jed: Violence never solves any
problems.
Josey: Ok then Cardinal Mahony
i'll try to keep them away from gangs, but it can be hard when you aren't with
them at school and control their influences.
SCORPIO224: my neighborhood is full
of gang violence, and sometimes I don't feel safe. what should i do?
ATM: How do you feel about
peers our age getting involved in drugs and alcohol.
Cardinal Mahony: ATM I don't favor
any activity that harms a person--and drugs and alcohol, especially at your age,
create life-long problems for you.
Naday: I think it's a really bad
thing that they get into that sort of thing
JS: What do you think will happen
if the age of drinking is lowered
Danny: As the 9th child out of 12
children I will try to keep my little brothers and sisters away from gangs, but
they just keep coming from different places
jed: True
ATM: What could you do to
help a person to get out of a harmful habit like drugs and alcohol?
capicorn55: Drugs will mess up
your life if you do them
Cardinal Mahony: Kids join gangs
because they are not getting a really good education, are not encouraged nor
inspired to build their lives.
RT: What is your opinion with the
war in Afghanistan?
SCORPIO224: well then, i will
probably NEVER EVER be in a gang.
AkatsukiEmissary: They also do it
for attention.... I think
Student1: How would you
help a child our age who is involved with drugs or alcohol?
Cardinal Mahony: Student
Fortunately, there are many programs in all of our communities to assist young
people who are in trouble like that.
Student1: I think children
join gangs to feel more protected or to rely on people to be there.
jed: They are also forced into
gangs Cardinal.
SCORPIO224: Sometimes people do it
just to be cool...
AkatsukiEmissary: Yeah
SCORPIO224: When really... It's not
that cool..
Dag09: I think the reason for a
child a to be in a gang is because they don't have the support of family,
friends, and peers. So they depend on others to have someone looking out for
them.
Naday: I think it's wrong that
they force people into gangs
jed: People can be forced into
gangs with no reason.
Cardinal Mahony: jed No one is
really forced to do things that are wrong. There are always alternatives.
SCORPIO224: yes.
Student1: They can be
threatened and not able to go to police for help.
Cardinal Mahony: dag Amen! Gangs
are a bad substitute for the love and encouragement of a family.
capicorn55: Sometimes people join
gangs cause they feel more protected by them
SCORPIO224: I strongly agree with
that, Cardinal...
jed: Yes but those people that
are forced by their life on the line.
Student1: Cardinal, do you
feel that gay marriage should be allowed in the United States?
RT: What is your suggestion about
ending gang violence?
Cardinal Mahony: A good education
and a good job are the best way out of gang life.
Josey: How do think kids can stay
away from gangs?
capicorn55: People that join gangs
really impact their family
ATM: Cardinal Mahony, if you
were in our position in this day and age, how would you deal with people who
want to influence you with drugs, alcohol, gangs, etc?
Cardinal Mahony: Have you heard of
Fr. Greg Boyle and his Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles? Go to his website and
you can see how he has rescued so many from gangs.
Naday: But what if people just
look at their gang life and don't give them a chance
jed: Sure
ATM: Yes, I've passed by and
while we did, my father explained how Homeboy Industries helped gang members
lead a better life.
Dag09: I will be sure to tell my
teacher about this.
Cardinal Mahony: ATM: The
temptations are just as strong today as in the past. But we have greater
strength in Jesus Christ and in one another.
AkatsukiEmissary: and those who
lead a double life of a gang member and a successful man
SCORPIO224: Cardinal, do you
believe that eventually women could become preachers?
jed: Yah will they?
Cardinal Mahony: There are many
former gang members who come to our Catholic hospitals and clinics to get their
tattoos removed.
jed: That's good
capicorn55: Yeah I knew that used
to be in a gang but then he cleaned up his life for his family
Cardinal Mahony: Thanks be to God,
we have incredible women active in the Church and very important leaders. But
the Church does not believe that Jesus intended that women be ordained priests.
Danny: Do you believe that the
Economy will ever get better
SCORPIO224: ok thank you for your
reply.
Josey: Och i hear removing
tattoos is painful, but if its to change it worth it .
SCORPIO224: if we can't be
ordained, then how can women work close with the church?
Cardinal Mahony: scorp I'm at the
Religious Education Congress right now, and the top leadership of the Congress,
as well as those attending, are incredibly gifted women.
RT: What is your future outlook
on the economy?
Cardinal Mahony: Yes, the economy
will get better. But it will mean further sacrifice and it will take some time.
Student1: How do you feel
about the government lowering the drinking age?
jed: I hope the economy would get
better.
SCORPIO224: So that doesn't
completely answer my question.
RT: What do you think about the
war in Afghanistan?
SCORPIO224: ........
Naday: That's nice to know that
women are a part of that.
SCORPIO224: thank you
capicorn55: How do you feel about
lowering the drinking age to 18
Dag09: What do you feel about that?
Cardinal Mahony: cap I don't favor
lowering the drinking age. It is a huge problem right now at 21. It would just
get worse if lowered.
capicorn55: I think if we were to
lower the dinking age their would be more violence and car accidents
Danny: Do you believe they should
raise the drinking age?
jed: Do you know who's RECongress
ATM: Cardinal Mahony, what
are some hobbies of yours?
Cardinal Mahony: danny No, I think
they should leave the drinking age just where it is right now.
Josey: How do you feel about the
death penalty?
ATM: In 8th grade, we had
debates on current bills going through congress. Are there any bills that have
interested you?
Dag09: How do you feel about a
person being in prison for a crime. Well what i really want to ask is the bill
of Guantanamo Bay?
Cardinal Mahony: dag I think the
government is trying to close down Guantanamo Bay and disperse those people to
other countries.
jed: What do you think about
shipping the criminals to their countries
capicorn55: Sept then they would
soon again cause a threat to the U.S
Danny: But there are so many
problem's going on right now
SCORPIO224: What did you do to get
your position as Cardinal??
Cardinal Mahony: I think we will
see a lot more activity with those prisoners--some type of legal Tribunals,
sentences, and some releases.
capicorn55: But if they were to
disperse those people to other countries they would be a threat to the U.S again
Student1: Again, Cardinal, do you believe
that gay marriage should be allowed in the United States
Josey: Do you believe gay marriage
is an issue ?
Cardinal Mahony: Josey The issue
is taking the term "marriage" and applying it to relationships not part of God's
plan. Marriage has a very sacred and precise meaning, and it is meant to help
with bringing future generations into the world.
jed: Many problems
JS: What do you think about gun
control?
RT: What is your opinion about
healthcare and the people who cannot afford it?
Naday: Do you believe there
should be a death penalty?
jed: Yes death penalty
Cardinal Mahony: Wow! You guys
sure change topics in a hurry!!!!
ATM: Recently, in class we
discussed why people suffer and why there is evil in the world. We could not
come to a final answer, can you help us answer or understand why there is?
SCORPIO224: so you don't believe in
gay marriage?
Student1: Our apologies,
Cardinal.
jed: Yup
SCORPIO224: I'm sorry.
capicorn55: We have lots of
questions
Dag09: Ohh Sorry
JS: Sorry we have lots of
questions
ATM: We have lots of
questions, and we're eager to get them answered, apologies.
RT: Sorry I am very curious.
Student1: We have many
question.
Naday: We have a lot of
questions, sorry
Danny: We are so curious
SCORPIO224: we are very interested.
its an honor to speak with you.
jed: Really interested
JS: It is really an honor
Cardinal Mahony: The problem of
evil has been around since Adam and Eve. There is a struggle between God's love
and mercy, and the forces of hatred and violence. Jesus calls us to be faithful
to God's plans.
AkatsukiEmissary: I don't believe
that evil exists. I think evil is just the absence of God
AkatsukiEmissary: Just like
darkness is the absence of light
Cardinal Mahony: I love your
questions! But I can't keep up with all of them very well!!!
Student1: Okay, we'll slow
down.
ATM: We'll try to slow down.
SCORPIO224: ok. we're sorry. we'll
try to be slower
AkatsukiEmissary: and cold is the
absence of heat
jed: I'll try to be slow
SCORPIO224: How do you feel about
the bill of legalization of Marijuana??
Cardinal Mahony: Marijuana has
been shown to be destructive of many areas of the brain, and over time, can
destroy a person.
RT: We will be patient
jed: We'll wait
Josey: We'll try to slow down
SCORPIO224: i strongly agree with
you.
JS: Ok we will give you time to
think about it
SCORPIO224: i do not believe that
marijuana should be legalized, but it would greatly help our economy
capicorn55: But it will increase
our economy
capicorn55: It will mean more jobs
Cardinal Mahony: capicorn But at
what real cost? Can't we improve the economy in a way that helps people, and not
destroy them?
SCORPIO224: i think that we could
help the economy without harming others.
capicorn55: True I agree
ATM: In 8th grade, we had
debates on current bills going through congress. Are there any bills that have
interested you?
Cardinal Mahony: atm I am most
interested in genuine immigration reform. Long overdue, and the Church is very
much involved in trying to bring legal sense to this mess.
Student1: I think that
there are other ways to improve our economy, and marijuana is not an option.
jed: I agree
Josey: I agree with Student1.
JS: me too
Cardinal Mahony: Most of our
economy grows with businesses that offer a positive benefit to society.
ATM: What is your position
on the the issue?
capicorn55: I agree with you
jed: Lots of benefit.
Naday: I still would like to know
what you think about the death penalty
Dag09: I think as time goes on the
economy will have to get very bad. But as time passes the economy will get much
better.
Cardinal Mahony: Dag I think that
Fed Chairman Bernanke said the other day that in 2009 the economy will stop
declining, and begin to increase.
jed: That's great
Naday: I hope that's true, it will
increase
Student1: Cardinal Mahony,
do you think that President Obama will improve our economy?
Cardinal Mahony: student Our
president is doing his best to impact all of the factors that are harming the
economy, and all of us have to work together on this.
SCORPIO224: i agree. we all have to
take a part to make not only our lives better, but for others.
Dag09: Yeah.. Every day in the
morning I listen to the news radio about the economy. We discuss how is it
possible for our country to be able change it so fast. That's why i think it
may take time for the economy to become stable enough so that we won't be able
to have debts or loans with other countries.
Cardinal Mahony: josey The Church
is totally against the death penalty since it is not necessary to protect
society from bad people.
capicorn55: agreed
jed: True
jed: How about gun control?
Josey: I would also like to know
your view on the Death penalty .
Cardinal Mahony: Pope John Paul II
spoke strongly about the evil of the death penalty.
RT: What is your opinion about
healthcare and the people that cannot afford it?
capicorn55: I feel if we were to
stop the war I think they will bring the war to the U.S
Student1: I agree. What is
your opinion on the war in Afghanistan?
Cardinal Mahony: The area in and
around Afghanistan is really dangerous, and I'm glad the President is going to
address this. It is the area with the most terrorist training camps.
Naday: But should we punish those
who committed severe crimes?
SCORPIO224: The war is impacting
many people. Some children's older siblings might have gone to war, or husbands,
and other loved ones.
Josey: I believe those camps
should be shut down.
jed: What do you think of it?
Cardinal Mahony: jed It seems to
me that we have a good balance now with gun control: people can have guns, but
there are some limits--no assault weapons, etc.
jed: God be with them!
SCORPIO224: world peace is my main
problem. Why can't we all just get along?
JS: I think after the war is over
we should make peace.
Danny: It wasn't right to start the
war in the first place
Student1: I believe that
our troops should come home and end the war, bringing peace with them.
Cardinal Mahony: student I think
we are almost there with Iraq. However, the 9/11 folks came from the border
between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
jed: Did 9/11 have an impact on
you or the Church
Josey: making peace with them
after we destroyed part of the citizens life will be complicated. What do you
think cardinal?
Naday: Really, I didn't know they
came from the boarders
Cardinal Mahony: Do you have
anyone in your classes with a relative serving over in Iraq or Afghanistan?
SCORPIO224: my neighbor went to the
war, and came back with a broken leg.
ATM: Cardinal Mahony, do you
any questions for us?
capicorn55: But if we stop the war
they might bring the war to the U.S
Student1: I think the war
should be ended as soon as possible. The people from 9/11 who attack did wrong,
but they were also lied to.
SCORPIO224: yes they were.
Cardinal Mahony: One of the
biggest challenges for you is how to use the internet responsibly. Huge problems
out there on some websites, and you have to know what to avoid.
Dag09: Yes I agree
SCORPIO224: I AGREE ENTIRELY
Naday: We are learning what to
avoid
Cardinal Mahony: Be careful with
MySpace and some of those sites.
jed: Yes
Student1: Yes, every year a
class from the junior high does a presentation for Internet Safety
JS: Ok
JS: Why do you think we should be
careful
jed: Why
Cardinal Mahony: Too many kids
give out personal information to strangers, and end up in big trouble. Be good
Christians on line!
capicorn55: They're people out
there that can hack computers and steal personal information
jed: Isn't that their fault.
Danny: What is wrong with MySpace?
Cardinal Mahony: Danny Nothing--as
long as you control who you let in and have access to your material.
Dag09: But we also need to know how
to use the internet efficiently so that we can communicate with others. The
technology today has enhanced the communication of today.
SCORPIO224: myspace is bad if you
give away too much info.
Cardinal Mahony: I have a space on
Facebook!
jed: Sweet
SCORPIO224: me too!!!!!
Danny: Have you used Myspace
ATM: In the beginning of the
school year, 8th graders did a project on how to be safe online dealing with
social network sites to knowing if information posted is accurate or false.
Cardinal Mahony: ATM Terrific! I
hope they continue that!!
jed: Oh yeah huh
Student1: Recently I heard
on the radio that Facebook is now going to own any pictures you put on their
website.
SCORPIO224: WOW really?
SCORPIO224: that's not right.
Cardinal Mahony: student No, they
back-tracked real fast because everyone got mad at them.
Cardinal Mahony: The internet is
so valuable for learning--I use it all the time to find information. But we have
to be responsible.
SCORPIO224: can i add you to my
friends on Facebook ?
SCORPIO224: what's your username?
ATM: Cardinal Mahony, do you
reach out the younger community of Los Angeles?
Student1: Oh, thank you. I
did not know that.
ATM: *How do you reach out
to the younger community of Los Angeles?
ATM: Do you chats like this
frequently, or do you do other things to reach to the younger crowd?
Cardinal Mahony: atm I like to
visit our Catholic high schools, have Mass with the students, and go to high
school football games.
Naday: That's great, so you like
sports.
ATM: Oh I wasn't aware of
that. It must be quite a sight to see the Cardinal at a high school football
game.
Cardinal Mahony: A big focus now
is with our Young Adults--so many talented young men and women out there, and we
are trying to connect with them.
Cardinal Mahony: One of my goals:
to be able to send out a blast email to all of our Catholic homes.
jed: Have you been all over the
world?
Cardinal Mahony: jed Fortunately,
I have been able to visit many countries on most of the continents.
SCORPIO224: yes, because some young
adults choose the wrong paths.
Student1: Cardinal, do you
have any questions for us?
Cardinal Mahony: student I am
really impressed with your knowledge, your goodness, and your great questions!
Continue to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus as you continue to grow up!
Naday: We will.
capicorn55: Yes I will keep on
Cardinal Mahony: What do you want
to do when you grow up???
JS: Pharmacist
RT: Own a restaurant
capicorn55: I want to be a game
designer
ATM: I want to study and
pursue a career in law and criminal justice. Or something in that field.
SCORPIO224: I want to study marine
biology, or become a paleontologist.
jed: Be a great musician!
Dag09: To be able to be a disciple
and a leader of the faith of Christ and be able to have my family
Dag09: To support them
Naday: I'm not so sure right now
but I would consider law or medicine
Josey: I want to join the FBI,
but not sure if it's the right choice.
Student1: I have not
considered that option yet.
AkatsukiEmissary: I want to become
like my dad: a chef and own my own restaurant
Cardinal Mahony: Where is your dad
a chef now?
AkatsukiEmissary: In Hollywood
AkatsukiEmissary: He owns a sushi
restaurant
Danny: I will like to get closer
to God to be a good Christian
Cardinal Mahony: Some really great
responses!!
SCORPIO224: thank you
capicorn55: Thank you
Student1: Any other
questions for us, Cardinal?
ATM: Thank you, you had
fantastic questions.
Josey: Thank You
JS: Thank you
jed: Thank You!
Cardinal Mahony: Anyone there
thinking about being a priest or a Sister????
AkatsukiEmissary: Not really
JS: No sorry
SCORPIO224: no. not really. I'm
sorry.
Student1: Not exactly.
Josey: Not really Sorry
RT: not really
capicorn55: No sorry Cardinal
jed: Sorry not really Cardinal.
Naday: No, not really
ATM: Not at the moment, God
has not called any of us yet.
Dag09: No sorry but I still want to
be a Christian leader.
ATM: But we're willing to
listen for his call.
SCORPIO224: we're waiting for God
to call us
Dag09: I think that
Cardinal Mahony: There is great
job security!!!!!
Dag09: is all
Danny: Not really because i would
want to raise a family and teach them the rights things
RECongress: We have just a minute
or two with the Cardinal. Any final questions or comment?
AkatsukiEmissary: Happy Birthday,
Cardinal Mahony!
Student1: Happy Birthday,
Cardinal Mahony!!!!!
SCORPIO224: Happy Birthday to
you!!! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Cardinal Mahony!!!! Happy
Birthday to you!!!!!
JS: Happy Birthday!!!!!
capicorn55: Happy birthday
RT: Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!
Dag09: Thank you and happy birthday
Josey: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARDINAL
MAHONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danny: Happy Birthday Cardinal
Mahony
SCORPIO224: HAAAPPPPPYYYYYYYYYY
BBBBBBBIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRTTTTTHHHHHHHDAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Naday: Happy Birthday Cardinal
and thank you
Dag09:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cardinal Mahony: How old do you
think I am??
Dag09: 99
AkatsukiEmissary: 13
SCORPIO224: 29
Student1: Fourty-five
JS: 12
Dag09: 15
ATM: Happy Birthday Cardinal
Mahony. I wish you a great birthday and another good year.
SCORPIO224: 2
jed: Happy Birthday to You!
CARDINAL
capicorn55: thirty five
RT: 65
SCORPIO224: 29
ATM: Between 40-70 years
old.
Danny: 70
SCORPIO224: 29
Dag09: 1-89
jed: 63
jed: Dag09 is just kidding
ATM: Your old enough to be a
great leader.
RT: your old enough to be a great
leader
Cardinal Mahony: I really love
those lower numbers!!
SCORPIO224: THANK YOU!!!!!11
RECongress: Thank you all. We will be
switching to our national chat
JS: Thank You
Josey: Have a great birthday and
may the Lord be with you Cardinal.
AkatsukiEmissary: Thank you
SCORPIO224: thank you.
capicorn55: Happy birthday
RECongress: Thank you students
ATM: Thank you, this really
was an honor.
Student1: Thank you for
your time, Cardinal. We greatly appreciate it, Happy Birthday and have a great
day!
SCORPIO224: it was an honor.
JS: Ok thank you and happy
birthday
RECongress: And thank you Cardinal
Mahony
Cardinal Mahony: I will pray for
all of you during Lent.
Dag09: Later and bye Happy birthday
capicorn55: bye
Danny: Your welcome
Student1: Thank you!
ATM: We will for you, as
well.
capicorn55: Thank you
Dag09: Gracias
SCORPIO224: BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Naday: bye and thank you
ATM: Good day.
jed: I will pray for you too.
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 
