POPE CHOOSES THEME FOR WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2021
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christian family life is a vocation and, when lived with fidelity, it is a path to holiness, said the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. The office May 17 announced...
View ArticleTHROWING AWAY FOOD IS LIKE THROWING AWAY PEOPLE, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis condemned food waste, saying throwing away food is like throwing away people. “Waste reveals an indifference toward things and toward those who go without,” he said...
View ArticleBLESSING OF THE CARS
Very Rev. Christopher Smith, rector and episcopal vicar of Christ Cathedral, recently joined parishioners and car enthusiasts for a treasured Orange County tradition. Fr. Smith led the Blessing of...
View ArticleST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY TO HOST 29TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
St. Catherine’s Academy (SCA), located in the historic part of Anaheim, will be hosting its 29th Annual Golf Tournament on May 20 at the private Hacienda Golf Club. The special fundraiser will raise...
View ArticleBISHOP’S LECTURE SERIES
Scott Hahn, the bestselling author of over 40 titles, including The Lamb’s Supper and The Fourth Cup, returns to the Freed Theater on the campus of Christ Cathedral on June 5 as part of the Bishop’s...
View ArticleA PILGRIM PEOPLE: THE WARRIORS TO LOURDES SHARE THEIR STORIES
Lourdes, France, May 20, 2019 / 10:30 am (CNA) – CNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as part of the Knights of Columbus’ Warriors to Lourdes...
View ArticleIMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BISHOP VANN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am writing to you today, in this season of the Resurrection of the Lord, and the new life which He offers to us, of the continuing efforts of our local Church,...
View ArticleThank you for your time, talent and treasure
As we approach the end of another school year, I am grateful for each one of you who give your time, talent, and treasure in advancing the mission of Catholic education. One of the most unique traits...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: DUNSTAN OF CANTERBURY
This abbot of Glastonbury and archbishop of Canterbury was influential in politics as well as the church. He fled at least twice from enemies in the English court, spending time in Monastic solitude....
View ArticlePlease welcome Debbie Meck-Loughran
Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that a veteran development director with an impressive track record of fundraising and deep roots to Orange County’s Catholic community has been named the new...
View ArticleON THE RISE
In the final National Signing Day of the 2018-19 school year held last month, both Santa Margarita Catholic High School and Servite High School saw several athletes commit to continuing their athletic...
View ArticleWASHINGTON’S NEW ARCHBISHOP URGES RENEWED FAITH AMID CHALLENGES
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During his installation ceremony as the new archbishop of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory acknowledged the struggles that have recently impacted the Catholic Church and...
View Article‘IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE’– STUDY FINDS WOMEN OF...
Denver, Colo., May 22, 2019 / 12:00 am (CNA) – A new study examining the correlation between religion and marital happiness found that women who are part of a highly religious, traditional couple are...
View ArticleEPISODE #85CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUEST IS LES LUKACH ON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. His Twitter handle is: @catholicsv Today’s guests include: Les Lukach...
View ArticleEPISODE #86CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUEST IS SEAN ZEITLER AND ERIC SONDHEIMER
Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. His Twitter handle is: @catholicsv Today’s guests include: Sean Zeitler (track and field...
View ArticleEPISODE#172OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUESTS ARE HUSBAND & WIFE MUSICIANS ‘HOPE AND...
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, Rick welcomes a pair of guests who will share their compelling story. Hope and Justin Schneir met while attending...
View ArticleORANGE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION APPOINTS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors of the Orange Catholic Foundation has announced the appointment of Suzanne Nunn as interim executive director. Since 2010, Nunn has assisted the board and staff with the...
View ArticleHER FINAL GOODBYE
This month, Deanna O’Keefe will watch her 8th grade students run the halls for the last time. She will stand proud at graduation, feeling like these are the only students who have ever risen above the...
View ArticleMIMI WALTERS NAMED ALUMNA OF THE YEAR 2019
Young students at St. Catherine of Siena Parish School in Laguna Beach got a glimpse of what one former student accomplished after leaving the school, planting the seeds of what their futures might...
View ArticleMIXED MARRIAGE SUCCESS
I’ve always remembered a piece of advice my father gave me: “Marriage is the hardest work you’ll ever do.” It was unusual for my Dad to voice his exasperation with my Mom. He worshipped the ground she...
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