NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
The details of Mary’s birth are unknown. Her parents, not mentioned in the Bible, are called Joachim and Anne in the apocryphal Gospel of James. This book claims that Joachim went into the desert to...
View ArticleEPISODE #211EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: CHRISTIAN MEDIA IN 2019
On this week’s program, Steve welcomes a dynamic woman named Alexis Walkenstein back to the show. Alexis has a fascinating background working in media and network TV for many years; and, she is now an...
View ArticleDiocese of Orange Catholic Schools welcomes new principals
The Diocese of Orange welcomes seven highly experienced educators to lead Catholic elementary school communities in Costa Mesa, Dana Point, La Habra, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and Santa...
View Article2019 Catholic Education Convocation
Last month, Diocese of Orange Catholic educators gathered at Santa Margarita Catholic High School for the annual Educator Convocation. Ministers of Catholic education are called to cultivate a culture...
View ArticleON 9/11, POPE GREETS VATICAN, MUSLIM LEADERS PROMOTING WORLD PEACE
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On a day remembered for the terrorist attacks against the United States, Pope Francis met with members of a committee of Muslim leaders and Vatican officials promoting a new era of...
View ArticleFUNDING THE CATHOLIC WAY
Now that Christ Cathedral has been officially dedicated, some think our work is done. In reality the hard work carries on. The For Christ Forever campaign – administered by the Orange Catholic...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR VICTIM-SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In May, together with Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Dioceses of Fresno, San Bernardino, San Diego and Sacramento, the Diocese of Orange announced a new...
View ArticleEPISODE#11CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS DEACON FRANK CHAVEZ, DIRECTOR FOR THE...
Join host Fr. Christopher Smith as he enjoys a spirited conversation with the Director for the Office of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Orange, Deacon Frank Chavez. They touch on various topics...
View ArticleEPISODE#12CATHEDRAL SQUARE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM EWTN TELEVISION SPECIAL ON...
Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 will go down as a benchmark moment in the history of the Diocese of Orange. On that day, Christ Cathedral was officially dedicated. Our friends at EWTN were on hand to...
View ArticleEPISODE#13CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS COLE HAUSO, THE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND...
On today’s program, Fr. Christopher is thrilled to welcome Cole Hauso to the show. Cole was recently named the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry on the campus of Christ Cathedral. Listen in as...
View ArticleEPISODE #212EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE SPIRITUAL DETOXING OF OUR CHILDREN
On this week’s program, Deacon Steve Greco welcomes C.R. (Chad) Stewart to the program. Chad has just completed a book that is already making a big impact in the lives of young people. It’s called...
View ArticleLIFE SUPPORT
The Life Center of Santa Ana has served people in need in the communities of Orange County for more than 45 years. The nonprofit functions in cooperation with the Diocese of Orange’s Office of Life,...
View ArticleST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL KICKS OFF 60TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
St. John the Baptist Catholic School joyfully kicked off its 60th-anniversary year on Monday morning, August 26. However, students actually began easing into the new academic year a day early – with a...
View ArticleADMITTING FEWER REFUGEES ‘RUNS COUNTER’ TO U.S. VALUES, SAY USCCB LEADERS
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A proposal to reduce the number of refugee admissions to the United States to fewer than 30,000 “would be wholly counter to our values as a nation of immigrants,” said the president...
View ArticlePANELISTS EXAMINE ‘HUMAN COSTS, MORAL IMPLICATIONS’ OF MIGRATION CRISIS
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Facing the challenge of the migration crisis will require voices and actions taken up in solidarity with migrants across the globe, said a speaker at a Sept. 11 dialogue on...
View ArticleSACRED STATS
When Christ Cathedral was dedicated on July 17, it became the nation’s newest cathedral, albeit the only one that formerly housed America’s first megachurch. After a $77-million transformation, Christ...
View ArticleDESPITE HUMAN SINFULNESS, GOD’S PROJECTS WILL ENDURE, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church will endure, despite the frailty and sins of its members, because it is God’s project, Pope Francis said. Continuing his series of audience talks about the Acts...
View ArticleGREAT BIBLE ADVENTURE TIMELINE
Think you know your Bible? Many Catholics fumble when it comes to Sacred Scripture. The Great Adventure Bible wants you to know it’s even better. Jeff Cavins, former EWTN host and best-selling author...
View ArticleGOLDEN GIRLS
They’re dispersed at colleges from coast to coast, playing women’s volleyball at every level offered by the NCAA. Some will try to lead their team to another national championship this fall, while...
View ArticleCLINIC SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER NEW DIRECTIVES FOR ASYLUM-SEEKERS
WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump’s appointment of Ken Cuccinelli to a top immigration position violated federal law and therefore certain actions undertaken by his office are not legally...
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