I picked up the copies of the August issue of the Catholic Agitator from the printer yesterday, and it should be in the mail by Monday. For those who wish to read it online can do so by by clicking here. Anyone who would like to receive a complimentary subscription to the Catholic Agitator can …
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Pertains directly to activities and events of the LACW community .
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Aug 13 2005
Orange County CW
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Aug 04 2005
Catherine Morris in Jail
Yesterday Catherine, along with the LACW and interns, went to court for her sentencing. Catherine gave a very passionate statement about the real crimes commited in Iraq, and how the military budget hurts the poor back home. The prosecution had recomended a fifteen day sentence, and although Catherine stated that she was fully prepared to …
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Jul 28 2005
Bob’s Blog
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Jul 07 2005
David Gardner – Civil Disobediance Update
This morning David Gardner appeared before Judge Chapman, and entered a guilty plea. Although it was expected that the prosecution would request a pre-sentencing report from the probation department, the prosecution instead went ahead with sentencing. The judge initially considered a sentence community service, but David explained that he considered it to be an honor …
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Jul 01 2005
October 8 Protest at Vandenberg Air Force Base
Join the Los Angeles Catholic Worker and the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space to protest missile defense testing that occurs at Vandenberg Air Force Base. This event is part of a world wide network of protests and vigils during Keep Space for Peace Week.
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Jun 30 2005
Summer Interns are here
Our summer program began on Monday, June 27. We are happy to welcome our interns into our community and our guests at the kitchen appreciate the cheer they add to the meals that we serve. In the photo from left to right: Elizabeth Henricks (from St. Louis University), Elizabeth Boren (from San Diego), Viola Engels …
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Jun 29 2005
Catherine Morris – Civil Disobediance Update
This morning Catherine Morris appeared in court for sentencing. However, the probation department failed to prepare a pre-sentencing report. Although Catherine was prepared to be sentenced and placed in jail this morning the judge posponed the sentencing until August 3rd at 2pm. We invite all of our friends to show up and stand in solidarity …
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Jun 03 2005
June Agitator Released
I just got back from dropping off the June 2005 issue of the Catholic Agitator at our printers. Hopefully I will be able to pick it up and have it mailed out by the end of next week. Those who just can’t wait to get a look at it can read it online by clicking …
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May 31 2005
Hiroshima Never Again!
Join the LACW, NDE, and Pax Christi at Las Vegas and the Nevada Test Site, as we commemorate the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and call for total nuclear disarmarment. With: John Dear SJ, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Dave Robinson and many more. For more information: Call NDE 702-646-4814 http://www.nevadadesertexperience.org/ Pax Christi 814-453-4955 paxchristiusa.org.
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May 27 2005
LACW History photos
lacw/1976_Catherine_Morris_and_Mother_Theresa.jpg In preparation for an upcoming 35th anniversary issue of the Catholic Agitator I scanned in several old photographs, slides, and even film negatives. I thought many of them interesting, including this one of Mother Theresa during her 1976 visit to the Los Angeles Catholic Worker, and thought I would share. If any of you …
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May 25 2005
Sara Suman – Civil Disobediance Update
This morning Sara Suman appeared in court along with fellow JVC community members, co-workers, and the LACW community in court for sentencing. Although she expected to receive three months of probation, her defense lawyer, and LACW friend, Ron Kay succesfully argued that she should be given time served or in other words no additional penalties. …
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