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St. Cecilia raid

The Dallas Police Department raided St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Oak Cliff on the morning of May 15. A search warrant details sexual assaults by priests and claims the Catholic Diocese of Dallas has withheld documents from their investigation. Bishop Edward J. Burns said the diocese is cooperating with police and sees the raid as an opportunity to be more transparent. Here’s what neighbors are saying.

“My family was a member of this church for years, way before I was born. I went to school here from PK to 8th grade. This is heartbreaking and disappointing.”

—Jennifer Luna

“I am glad the police are investigating. I am the first in my family to leave the Catholic church after centuries of participation, specifically over the way the church has responded to these scandals.”

—Greg Pulte

Shocking crimes in May

A couple of unrelated crimes against elderly people shocked Oak Cliff last month. In the first incident, police arrested a man and a woman in a case where a 95-year-old man was pistol whipped and robbed after answering the door to his home in the El Tivoli area. The victim, Juan Flores, said the woman rang the doorbell asking for water, and the man rushed in and hit him with a gun. Flores wasn’t severely injured. His doorbell camera captured the crime and led police to the suspects. A few days later, on May 14, police were called to a home on West Illinois near Hampton Road and found a woman suffering severe head trauma. The victim, 69-year-old Telesfora Saldivar, died at the hospital. Adrian Gonzalez, 34, who reportedly was a tenant in an apartment behind Saldivar’s house, was arrested and charged with murder.

New patio, concept coming for C. Señor spot

The Cuban sandwich stand in Bishop Arts, C. Señor, closed in May, and the owners reportedly have plans to open another restaurant elsewhere. But a couple of entrepreneurial brothers have plans for the stand on West Davis at Bishop that formerly housed El Padrino taquería. Sean and Michael White are planning to open a restaurant there soon. “We should be open within the month with a built-out patio. It’s going to be Southwest fare that serves up beer and cocktails with breakfast options all day,” Sean White told Eater Dallas.

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JUNE 6-9 FILM FESTIVAL

Four days of movies, music and parties take over the Texas Theatre and other venues around our neighborhood during the annual fest. Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd. oakclifffilmfestival.com

5 things to do in Oak Cliff this June

JUNE 2

Puppet show

“Tlali: When We Were Earth” is an original production from Teatro Dallas that tells the story of a boy on a journey to his ancient roots. The family friendly show uses puppetry, costumes and instruments made of recycled materials.

Where: The Wild Detectives, 314 W. Eighth St. More info: teatrodallas.org

JUNE 6

Concert in the park

Pack a picnic and a blanket and join friends and neighbors for the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra concert at Kidd Springs Park. This year’s concert will be held at the playground area off Cedar Hill Avenue rather than the baseball diamond side. It’s free and starts at 8:15 p.m.

Where: Kidd Springs Park, 1003 Cedar Hill Ave. More info: mydso.com

JUNE 16

Drag brunch

Celebrate pride with mimosas and brunch by chef John Gallegos and drag queen performances.

Where: Mercado369, 369 W. Jefferson Blvd. More info: mercado369.com

JUNE 29

Psychedelic soul

Check out the hottest stuff to come out of Austin in awhile. This psychedelic soul duo Black Puma releases their first album June 21.

Where: The Kessler, 1230 W. Davis St. More info: thekessler.org