Diversity News & Timely Updates - Postings by SJSU Journalism & Diversity in Media Professor/Consultant Bob Rucker

Father Jon Pedigo
frjonblog.org

Research Information:
CNN: Pope's 5th Anniversary overshadowed by abuse scandal
CBS News overview: Catholic Church Crisis
Strong Parishioner Comment: How this priest frames the Church in crisis

What else Fr.Jon talks about in his local church
Public Feedback          Father Jon's: Videos & Blog Entries
             Celebrating Culture                     Immigration issue
Bay Area METRO: Local Catholics Welcome Gays & Lesbians

Father Jon's website comment:
If you're a fan of Mother Angelica or Newt Gingrich, if you think
Ronald Reagan is the Messiah or if you believe that the people
on C Street got a bum rap;
I would not recommend visiting frjonblog.org.

I'm the pastor at St. Julie Billiart Parish in San Jose. I participate in various
social justice actions and I play the clarinet. I don't like long walks on the
beach because I sunburn easily and I can't stand Kenny G. I love science
fiction but didn't like Deep Space Nine. Apart from the Syfy Channel, I like
The Office, Parks and Recreation, Community and Dexter.

Past Sermons of Fr. Jon Pedigo

Fr. Jon is a community organizer
and Diocese of San Jose advocate:

Justice For The Immigrants
Justicia Para Los Immigrantes

Special Sermons: MLK Day
Historic Election of 2008

On outreach to Gays &
Lesbians, read comments
by Fr. Jon & Prof. Bob in:

Bay Area Metro 11/18/09

Some people complained
about this article.

A Devout Catholic Sex Therapist Celebrates Joys of Christian Sex

St. Julie Parish - Lay People Stories & Faith Reflections given in Church

Being Filipino & Catholic
Carol Bautista

High School Student's View

Christine Joseph

Coping with painful times
& tough situations - 4 stories

Jeanine Jensen,

Ricky Critchfield,

Wendy Aftowicz

Alicia Aguilar

Catholics & GLBT Community:
Bob Rucker

Benjamin Corrales' Reflection

English & en Espanol

The Christmas Rush -
Where's Jesus in all that ???
by Janet Ferree

Camping & Exploring Outdoors Finding God
by Monica Rising

4/14/10 George Stachnik Guest Lecture: Powerpoint Slides

Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life - August, 2006
Section IV - Religious Beliefs
Religion in America

East coast priest calls for Pope Benedict XVI to resign:

See more on this story

Letter shows future Pope stalled SF Bay Area pedophile case

More on the Catholic Church Sex Scandal & Related Stories

Evangelical Protestants go after FOX TV's Glenn Beck

Islam and Western Media: Stereotypes & Misconceptions
Findings & Stats: Religion in America
Pew Forum Report: Summary
Religion and Media Blogs

Web MD Explanation: Who are 'pedophiles'?
"...to say that all homosexuals are pedophiles, or that all pedophiles are
homosexual, is like comparing apples to rat poison. "

National Alert Registry on 'Pedophilia'

Gay Catholic Youth Forum: Testimonials

Gay Community Newspaper: The Advocate

ABC News Report - DOES GOD HAVE A FUTURE?
Then review & understand more about the following
religious cultural traditions and why millions of people
worldwide focus on two major religions and their special observances
during our spring break.

Religions of the World: Ranked by number of followers

Special Cultural DIVERSITY EVENTS
Major Religious Observances During Spring Break

Passover Holy Week Easter

ABC News 20/20: "Miracles of Faith" Special Focus
Also airs on local TV Channel 7 Friday, April 2nd @ 10 pm

20/20: Man says late Pope John Paul II enabled his miracle cure:

Want to see some of these special observances yourselves?
INVITATION - ATTENDANCE NOT REQUIRED

No MCOM 105 student is expected or required to accept this opportunity.
No grade penalty is ever imposed for these special invitations to visit and learn only.

Jewish & Christian Traditions...

DO YOU KNOW how and why these two major
religious cultures are connected?

The Ten Commandments

Film available at many movie rental stores, is one of the best known & popular
Hollywood major motion pictures. It is about the Jewish history and religious traditions,
and is annually shown on broadcast, cable and satellite networks. It always draws big
television ratings during these worldwide religious observances.

Another popular, but controversial religious cultural film is Mel Gibson's

The Passion of The Christ

It earned more than $600 million dollars at the box office when it came out.
It was very controversial because of its VERY graphic depictions of the torture
and crucifixion of Jesus. Viewer discretion is most definitely advised.

More related videos: History Channel Index



Christians Worldwide Observe Weeklong Special Days