Deacon Jim Carper

St. Bernadette Treats L.A. Students to Creole Culture

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 30, 2017

Several Los Angeles high school students from the Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Youth Theology Institute were recently treated to a unique religious experience at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Baldwin Hills. LMU sponsors the five-day Youth Theology Institute, which focuses on leadership and theology. The institute allows youth to explore their leadership potential and spirituality by using the resources of Roman Catholicism and other religious traditions. As part of the institute, the students visited St. Bernadette. According to Parish Life Director Deacon Jim Carper, the theme of the event was Creole-based, but the purpose was for students to experience African

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church Marks 70th Year

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 7, 2017

The thriving Baldwin Hills’ church known as St. Bernadette Parish is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Established in 1947, the church has ministered to South L.A. African American families for decades. In acknowledgement of reaching this milestone, Deacon Jim Carper, the Parish Life Director, and the congregation will host quarterly events throughout the year. Originally, St. Bernadette held Mass in the clubhouse of the Sunset Fields Golf Course. In 1948, the church relocated to 3701 Stocker St. The current edifice at 3825 Don Felipe Drive was completed in 1960. Describing the building’s exterior, Carper said, “From its exceptional site, it commands

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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,”