Father Jayson J. Landeza This is Me

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1. 1. www.latimes.com

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   Published on: 11/11/2007   Last Visited: 11/11/2007

   Father Jayson Landeza is pastor of St. Columba Catholic Church and a chaplain with the Oakland Police Department.For the last four years, he has planted a cross in the parish rose garden for each Oakland homicide victim.
   
   At least he's tried.
   
   "We've run out of crosses," he said recently.

2. 2. schooldirectory

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   Published on: 1/20/2008   Last Visited: 1/20/2008

   Pastor: Father Jayson Landeza

3. 3. www.catholicherald.org

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   Published on: 4/3/2008   Last Visited: 4/3/2008

   Fr. Jayson Landeza, pastor of Oakland's St. Columba Parish and chaplain for the Oakland police and fire departments, has responded to homicide scenes alongside the network's responders, and encourages their cooperation.
   
   Their work "thoroughly enhances what I do," Landeza said."They can give support and follow-up that I can't give."
   
   But Landeza expressed frustration over parishes' lack of action in response to the growing violence in Oakland."They need to get more involved in bringing peace to our streets," he said.
   
   Then he offered a few suggestions: pressuring city leaders to address the causes of violence, including poverty and drugs; engaging with coalitions that are building programs to keep youngsters from joining gangs; and training parents and children in conflict resolution.
   
   Violence is touching every neighborhood, he said.