LA parishes recognize abuse prevention efforts on ‘Stand Up Sunday’

Catholic churches across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles recognized parishioners’ commitment to the prevention of child sexual abuse at weekend Masses Nov. 15-16.

“Stand Up Sunday” was intentionally held a few days before the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence on Nov. 18. The initiative was also promoted in other Catholic dioceses in California, including San Diego, Santa Rosa, Fresno, Orange, and San Jose.

In LA, Auxiliary Bishop Matthew Elshoff celebrated a special Mass at Our Mother of Good Counsel Church in Los Feliz for the occasion on Nov. 16. In his homily, Elshoff emphasized the need for Catholics to care for those in their community — especially those harmed by abuse — while finding the courage to speak up.

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