Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Updates List of Accused Priests

Sentinel News ServiceDecember 7, 2018

Implementation of Strict Reporting and Prevention Policies and Programs Result in Decline in Incidents and Promote Reporting of Past Misconduct Year Over Year–Out of concern for victim-survivors of abuse and in continued commitment to transparency, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles released an update to the 2004 Report to the People of God list of the names of priests who were either publicly or credibly accused of misconduct with minors.

Local News

Fired Catholic School Teacher Awarded $3.57 Million

City News ServiceNovember 2, 2018

The Los Angeles Superior Court panel deliberated for less than a day before finding in favor of Kourtney Liggins, who was a science teacher at Transfiguration School, in her lawsuit that alleged wrongful termination in violation of public policy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Religion

Adams Honored as Oldest Active Catholic Deacon on West Coast

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 10, 2017

At the young age of 95, Emile Adams, Jr., continues to share his time and talents with his family, church and community. His motto is, “When someone asks me to do something, then there must be a need.” Supplying the needs of others is a lifelong trait of Adams, who was honored recently as the oldest active deacon on the west coast in the Roman Catholic Church. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors issued certificates of appreciation saluting Adams’ deaconate career. Described by friends as “a man of great faith, surprising humor and enormous energy,”