http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/ Bishop, CA News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/c1820dfaaaeea95b8e5b9523f7df1125.html Clergyman says people who voted for Democrat based on abortion stance shouldn't risk their state of grace http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/cc533f19555be4e041b8639c6d4157bc.html Culture Shock Los Angeles a nonprofit dance company that brings professionalquality entertainment and dance instruction to the public recently expanded its programming in the South Bay thanks to a grant from Target187 South Bay Family TalkVideos: Breakin' it down http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/15a2dd5a15113567d0a19dbbb5759a94.html By Sue Nowicki MODESTO The Rev Joseph Illo pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church in Modesto has told parishioners in a homily and in a followup letter that if they voted for Barack Obama they should consider going to confession because of the presidentelects prochoice positionIf you are one of the 54 percent of Catholics who voted for a proabortion candidate you were clear on his position and you knew the gravity of the question I urge you to go to confession before receiving communion Dont risk losing your state of grace by receiving sacrilegiouslyIllo wrote in a letter dated Nov 21Illo later told the Modesto Bee I never condemned Barack Obama But we must condemn a policy that eliminates the rights of a whole class of people We are behind him in everything good but we cant support him in this thing that is bad http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/12fb5d1ba5f545295497ec540b9c9370.html Bishop William Weigand center offers his last Holy Communion as head of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento on Sunday during Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown Sacramento On the left is Bishop Jaime Soto who takes over for Weigand as spiritual leader of the area's 900000 CatholicsIn a ceremony rich with tradition Bishop William Weigand handed his shepherd's staff to his successor and the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Jaime Soto More than 1200 people crowded into downtown's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday afternoon for the special twohour Mass Weigand who served as spiritual leader of the region's 900000 Catholics for 15 years delivered his final homily as bishop as the smell of incense filled the air It's been a great honor and privilege to be your bishop Weigand said He cited many changes in the diocese during his years as bishop including the renovation of the cathedral the opening of Cristo Rey High School and the first diocesan synod held in the diocese in 75 years The normally reserved Weigand became emotional as he listed what God has accomplished through us Near the end of his homily Weigand looked at Soto and said: You are inheriting a very special flock When he was done worshippers gave Weigand a standing ovation Weigand 71 announced his retirement earlier this year saying his age health and the knowledge that he was leaving the diocese in good hands helped him make his decision to step down Soto 52 who has served as coadjutor for a year will become the ninth bishop of the Sacramento diocese Parishioners said Weigand will be missed He's very caring and compassionate and deeply devoted said Angelo DeStefano a member of St Mary's of Sacramento Weigand's tenure has not been without controversy In 2004 Weigand publicly asked Gov Gray Davis to have the integrity to stop receiving Holy Communion until he changed his stance on abortion He also dealt with the clergy sexual abuse crisis In 2005 the Sacramento diocese paid 35 million to settle 33 claims of abuse Weigand mentioned the challenges he faced during his years as bishop including a health crisis In 2005 he underwent a liver transplant Weigand plans to travel during his retirement but will make his home in Sacramento My heart longs to spend more time with the Lord Weigand said After the homily Weigand's coat of arms was replaced with Soto's which reads: Gozo y Esperanza 150; Joy and Hope in Spanish The staff was handed over and Soto took the bishop's seat It has been an honor to serve with you and be guided by you Soto said Parishioners said it was important to see the changing of the bishops I really wanted to be here because they've both been a blessing said Cherry Eustaquio a member of St Katherine of Sienna of VallejoBishop William Weigand listens as Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco talks Sunday during the Mass about the Sacramento leader's many years of service http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/68d82806a3d9f4251e54a115d3cf2f12.html Culture Shock Los Angeles a nonprofit dance company that brings professionalquality entertainment and dance instruction to the public recently expanded its programming in the South Bay thanks to a grant from Target http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/d523c07a253d226d0959b0a788960bd5.html Bishop William K Weigand offers his last communion as bishop of the Sacramento diocese on Sunday before ceding his title to his successor Bishop Jaime SotoIn a ceremony rich with tradition Bishop William Weigand handed his shepherd's staff to his successor and the new the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Jaime Soto More than 1200 people crowded into downtown's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday afternoon for the special twohour Mass Weigand who served as spiritual leader of the region's 900000 Catholics for 15 years delivered his final homily as bishop as the smell of incense filled the air It's been a great honor and privilege to be your bishop Weigand said He cited many changes in the diocese during his years as bishop including the renovation of the Cathedral the opening of Cristo Rey High School and the first diocesan synod held in the diocese in 75 years The normally reserved Weigand became emotional as he listed what God has accomplished through us Near the end of his homily Weigand looked at Soto and said: You are inheriting a very special flock When he was done worshippers gave Weigand a standing ovation Weigand 71 announced his retirement earlier this year saying his age health and the knowledge that he was leaving the diocese in good hands helped him make his decision to step down Soto 52 who has served as coadjutor for a year will become the ninth bishop of the Sacramento diocese http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/a4f65936d68d2d3da838b4ad6b094595.html PLACENTIA Coaches say that all it takes to win a big game is one big play by one player http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/california/bishop/content/8ce80703d34a009d81f8db3ef4ab936d.html SATURDAY'S LOCAL EVENTS COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALLTimePlace Stanislaus tourney: Dominican vs TBATBATurlock COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALLTimePlace Mesa State tourney: Dominican vs