YOUNG CATHOLICS SHARE THEIR HOPES FOR THE SYNOD
“If the Church does not reach us while we are young, someone else will tell us what we should live for,” said Gonzalo Martinez, a young Catholic from Uruguay speaking at a panel discussion in Rome on...
View ArticlePOPE, MEETING SOUTH KOREAN LEADER, SAYS HE’S OPEN TO VISITING NORTH
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to visit North Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had asked Moon to tell the pope of the...
View ArticleFLYING HIGH
Earning an appointment to a U.S. military academy is an ambitious goal for a teenager. Hopeful cadets and midshipmen need lofty grade-point averages, high test scores and superior class rankings....
View ArticleSYNOD OF BISHOPS AIMS AT PERIPHERIES WITH LETTER TO WORLD’S YOUNG PEOPLE
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops wanted to speak to the world’s young people with a special letter that was to be drafted by a commission representing the global church. The eight-person...
View ArticleWHOLE PERSON CARE
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord who care for the most vulnerable of the Lord’s people, St. Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, addresses theological and pastoral needs in the community...
View ArticleIT’S TRUNK OR TREAT TIME
Camp ReCreation’s Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Christ Cathedral (Parking Lot P7) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Through the generosity of the Knights of Columbus, Trunk or Treat is...
View ArticlePEER-TO-PEER EVANGELIZATION IGNITES AT ST. BONAVENTURE
The third Tuesday of every month is a special day at St. Bonaventure Catholic School, located in Huntington Beach. The parish and school communities meet at the school arrival lines at 7:55 a.m. What...
View ArticleCALL ME CATHOLIC: GUEST IS TIMMERIE MILLINGTON
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/102018cmc.mp3 Timmerie Millington is a powerful and persuasive “millennial” voice for authentic feminism. We were fortunate to hear her well informed...
View ArticleEPISODE #49MUSIC FROM THE TOWER: GUEST IS LUKAS HASLER
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/102018mftt.mp3 Episode No. 49. Lukas Hasler, Organist, Composer, Conductor from Graz Austria Enjoy a delightful conversation with this young Organ...
View ArticleELECTION GUIDES AND HELPING VOTERS FORM CONSCIENCE BEFORE CASTING BALLOT
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics are far from the only religion in the public-policy arena. One such Christian counterpart is the National Association of Evangelicals, which has published “For the Health...
View ArticleA BIG NIGHT FOR KNIGHTS
Nearly 300 members of the Knights of Columbus convened Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Torrance Marriott Hotel to receive Fourth Degree status, the highest degree the order can confer. Its members are...
View ArticleHIGH HONORS
Santa Margarita Catholic High School seniors Samuel Wang of Coto de Caza, Halie Kang of Ladera Ranch and Sonali Madisetti of Coto de Caza were named semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: HILARION
In his late teens St. Hilarion learned the habits of a monk from St. Antony of the Desert. Then he sought a hermit’s life in Palestine. In his biography of Hilarion, St. Jerome praises him for...
View ArticleATHLETE PROFILE: NINA MENZAGOPIAN
On the suggestion of a few of her friends, Nina Menzagopian joined a club basketball team when she was eight years old. In hoops she found the perfect fit. “I instantly fell in love with the sport,”...
View ArticleTHE TRANSCENDENTAL VIRTUES – TRUTH
Editor’s note: Last week, our Chancellor, Dr. Pia de Solenni, was in Rome to help facilitate a pilgrimage organized by the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture. The students had the opportunity to...
View ArticlePOPE CALLS FOR NEW ALLIANCE BETWEEN YOUNG, OLD TO CHANGE THE WORLD
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the launch of a new book, Pope Francis is calling for a new alliance — between young and old — to change the world. In an effort to counteract today’s “culture of waste” that...
View ArticleKNOW THE NUMBERS
A room full of 300 people listened intently as Stacy Jewell delivered her powerful vignette, “7 Layers Captive,” recounting her experience of being abducted at age 19 and forced into sex trafficking...
View ArticleEPISODE#155OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS LUKE MAXWELL
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/102018occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On this week’s program, Rick welcomes a young man to the studio who is going...
View ArticleEPISODE #169EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: HOPE FOR TONDO (IN THE PHILIPPINES)
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/occatholicradio/102118ebts.mp3 Host Deacon Steve Greco interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s show, he welcomes Fr. Rey Daguitera back to the studio....
View ArticleBREWERS CHAPLAIN FINDS JOY IN CONNECTING HIS LOVE OF PRIESTHOOD, SPORTS
MILWAUKEE (CNS) — Champagne corks popped in the visiting clubhouse Oct. 7 as the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated their sweep of the Colorado Rockies, advancing to the National League Championship Series....
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