MARTYRED ARCHBISHOP LIVED GOSPEL, SOUGHT GOD’S WILL, SAYS MERCY SISTER
WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the world Synod of Bishops unfolds at the Vatican, thousands of faithful pilgrims get ready to witness the Oct. 14 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero, along with Blessed Paul VI...
View ArticleCALL ME CATHOLIC: GUEST IS SONJA CORBITT, THE “BIBLE STUDY EVANGELISTA”
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/101318cmc.mp3 We met the original Bible Study Evangelista today on Call Me Catholic! Our thanks go out to Sonja Corbitt for sharing the remarkable...
View ArticleEPISODE #48MUSIC FROM THE TOWER: GUESTS ARE ROBERT PRIZEMAN AND LIBERA!
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/101318mftt.mp3 Episode No. 48 Saturday, October 13, 2018 Libera! Robert Prizeman, Founder, Conductor, Arranger and three of their amazing...
View ArticleSAINTS RISK ALL FOR LOVE OF JESUS, POPE SAYS AT CANONIZATION MASS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Carrying Pope Paul VI’s pastoral staff and wearing the blood-stained belt of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador, Pope Francis formally recognized them, and five others, as...
View ArticleTHAT’S A WRAP
A man is in church, praying. His words ring loudly in his head. God, what have I done? The woman is in church, doing the same. I can’t forgive Mark, I just want to forget about him. This pivotal...
View ArticleABUSE CRISIS, ROLE OF WOMEN RECURRING THEMES AT SYNOD, MEMBERS SAY
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite many positive and joyful moments during the Synod of Bishops on young people, bishops also have set aside the agenda to discuss the serious scandals and unfolding...
View ArticleGEORGE WEIGEL TO SPEAK AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies George Weigel comes to the Cultural Center at Christ Cathedral on Nov. 8. The author of “Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: TERESA OF AVILA
In Castilian Spain, Teresa was born to a wealthy family and educated in an Augustinian convent. Eschewing marriage, she entered the Carmelites in 1536. She began to practice contemplative prayer during...
View ArticleTRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: TESSA GREEN
Tessa Green headed into high school thinking she was going to be on the sidelines supporting the athletes as a cheerleader. But she took a detour to the track and has found her place at Santa Margarita...
View ArticleWASHINGTON STATE’S SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN DEATH PENALTY
SEATTLE (CNS) — The Catholic bishops of Washington state Oct. 11 applauded the unanimous decision of the state Supreme Court striking down the death penalty as unconstitutional. The court ruled its use...
View ArticleTHOUSANDS GATHER IN L.A. ARCHDIOCESE TO CELEBRATE ST. OSCAR ROMERO
Los Angeles, Calif., Oct 15, 2018 / 05:00 pm (CNA) – Thousands of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles gathered in the cathedral on Sunday to celebrate as Oscar Romero was canonized in Rome. St....
View ArticleTHE FAMILY MEAL
Once upon a time, sitting down to dinner as a family was an everyday occurrence so routine that images of quaint Norman Rockwell paintings come to mind. Today’s fast-paced world, full of two-family...
View ArticleHOUSE OF PRAYER UNDERGOES RENOVATION
The House of Prayer, a tranquil refuge for priests tucked among sycamores and oaks on the edge of Santiago Canyon, has undergone dramatic renovations. The 7-month project will ensure the 34-year old...
View Article‘WE NEED TO SHOW YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT HOLINESS LOOKS LIKE’ GOMEZ TELLS SYNOD
Vatican City, Oct 16, 2018 / 04:30 pm (CNA) – Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod of Bishops on Tuesday. The Archbishop of...
View ArticleFAR BEYOND JEWELS
Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) serves the poorest of the poor who live among us, but when CCOC needs help, they are call upon the best of the best – the ladies of the CCOC Women’s...
View ArticleEPISODE#154OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS DARYL SEQUEIRA
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/101318occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On this week’s program, Rick welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Daryl...
View ArticleEPISODE #168EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: ANSWERING THE CALL (IN THE PHILLIPPINES)
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/101418ebts.mp3 Host Deacon Steve Greco interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s lively show, he welcomes several folks to the studio....
View ArticleST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GALA PLANNED
St. John the Baptist 2018 Annual Gala and Auction: The Future in Motion will be held on Nov. 17, 2018 at the Marconi Automotive Museum. The event has become a yearly highlight for the SJB community....
View ArticleSR. SUSAN SLATER CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE
Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ ‘65, recently celebrated her golden jubilee in the religious profession. She was recognized in a special Mass on August 25, 2018, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary...
View ArticleThe Blessing of the Quatrefoils
Bishop Vann led the liturgy as church leaders, donors, religious and parishioners celebrated the milestone of the completion of the installation of more than 11,000 quatrefoils in the interior of...
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