EPISODE #57MUSIC FROM THE TOWER: GUESTS ARE MARK THALLANDER AND JULIAN REVIE
Episode No. 57 Saturday, March 23, 2019 Mark Thallander, former Organist of the Crystal Cathedral and President of the Mark Thallander Foundation, and Julian Revie, Composer, Church Musician, and...
View ArticleROCK STARS RETURN TO CHRIST CATHEDRAL CAMPUS
The Tallis Scholars, the “Rock Stars of the Renaissance,” return to the Christ Cathedral Campus for the second time in a special performance of music from the famed Sistine Chapel. This performance...
View ArticleFRANK GEHRY AND THE QUEST FOR TRANSCENDENCE
Though I reside in Santa Barbara, I am in Los Angeles a good deal for meetings and other events. When I’m in the city, I like to walk the downtown neighborhood. My favorite building to look at while...
View ArticleSTATE OF THE GAME: VOLLEYBALL
Somewhat lost in the ongoing dominance of the Mater Dei boys’ basketball team, or the girls’ soccer program at JSerra, or the swimmers who have set national records and won countless titles for Santa...
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BISHOP THANH THAI NGUYEN: A HUMBLE SERVANT
Since October 2017 when Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen was named an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Orange, he has been known for his service to the local Vietnamese-American community, the largest...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: TORIBIO OF MOGROVEJO
Spanish-born Toribio taught law in Salamanca until 1574, when he was appointed inquisitor of Granada. In 1580, though not yet a priest, he was named archbishop of Lima, Peru, with his episcopal...
View ArticleDIOCESE OF ORANGE HOLDS ITS 23RD JUNIOR HIGH ACADEMIC DECATHLON AT SANTA...
The Diocese of Orange held its 23rd Academic Decathlon for students in grades 6-8. Schools within the Diocese have been participating in this rigorous program since 1997. The Academic Decathlon is...
View ArticlePOPE TO VISIT AFRICA IN SEPTEMBER, VATICAN ANNOUNCES
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis will visit the eastern African nation of Mozambique and the island nations of Madagascar and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean Sept. 4-10....
View ArticleROYALS RULE!
The winter season stretched almost into spring for the Rosary girls’ basketball team, and the Royals were in full bloom in the end, winning the CIF-State Division I title on March 8 in Sacramento. It...
View ArticleATHLETE PROFILE: LANIE ADAMSEN
When Lanie Adamsen’s parents enrolled her in a local softball league at the age of five, they were hoping their daughter would have some fun out on the field. Thirteen years later, the Rosary Academy...
View ArticleAUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SYSTEMS THREATEN PEACE, SAYS VATICAN OFFICIAL
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The growing use of autonomous weapons systems poses serious risks to global peace and stability, a Vatican representative told a U.N. meeting in Geneva. “How would autonomous...
View ArticleA GRAND CELEBRATION
Last June 29, Bishop Kevin Vann declared the next 12 months as a Holy Year of Preparation leading up to the dedication of Christ Cathedral. The final three months will be particularly exciting as the...
View ArticleMARY INSPIRES, ASSISTS THOSE SEEKING THEIR VOCATION, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to...
View ArticleMARCH FOR LIFE RALLIES DRAW MORE THAN 2 MILLION IN ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mar 28, 2019 / 03:05 pm (CNA) – March for Life gatherings throughout Argentina on March 23 drew more than 2 million participants advocating legal protections for both women and...
View ArticleEPISODE #58MUSIC FROM THE TOWER: GUEST IS ALLAN PALACIOS CHAN
Episode No. 58 Saturday, March 30, 2019 Allan Palacios Chan, Tenor, Opera Singer, Cantor, Parish Musician Delight in a wonderful Episode with the amazing young tenor, Allan Palacios Chan. This...
View ArticleCATHOLIC LEADERS OBJECT TO PROPOSED CHANGES IN FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAM
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined representatives of two leading Catholic charitable organizations in calling on a federal agency to withdraw or modify a plan to require...
View ArticleCATHOLIC SCHOOLING
You graduated from Catholic high school eons ago. Your kids no longer share their religion class homework with you. The only way you learn more about your faith is by reading the Orange County...
View ArticleDIOCESAN NEWS ROUNDUP
‘Breakthrough’ screening set for April 4 A private screening of the film “Breakthrough” will take place Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Cultural Center’s Freed Theater on the campus of Christ...
View ArticleNOT SO FAST
I probably shouldn’t admit this in front of my grandchildren, but I am a fan of McDonald’s fish sandwiches. When I was a young lawyer in San Francisco, my firm’s office was right across Market Street...
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