ARCHBISHOP GOMEZ ASKS FOR PRAYERS FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY CALIF. FIRES
Los Angeles, Calif., Oct 28, 2019 / 07:11 pm (CNA) – As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez has called...
View ArticleJOHN HENRY NEWMAN IN FULL
I write these words in the Rome airport, on my way to England, where I will deliver a paper on St. John Henry Newman and evangelization. I’m still basking in the glow of the splendid Mass of...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH
This Syrian-born martyr, who gave himself the nickname “God-bearer” because of his certainty of God’s presence within him and who may have been a disciple of St. John the Evangelist, became bishop of...
View ArticleDIOCESE OF ORANGE ORDAINS 17 NEW DEACONS
After five years of preparation, 17 men were ordained by Bishop Kevin Vann as deacons in the Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 19 in Christ Cathedral. This was the first diaconate class...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Bishop Robert McElroy from the Diocese of San Diego was elected by his brother bishops as the new president of the California Catholic Conference. He succeeds Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto, who...
View Article‘JESUS VR –THE STORY OF CHRIST,’
“Jesus VR – The Story of Christ” is coming to Christ Cathedral Campus beginning Nov. 1. This immersive film experience was executive produced by Enzo Sisti, a film veteran whose credits include “The...
View ArticleTHE HALLOWED TRADITION OF CEMETERY MASSES
Mobile, Ala., Oct 31, 2019 / 04:00 am (CNA) – The end of October and the first few days of November comprise of “Allhallowtide” in the Church–All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. During...
View ArticlePRAY FOR THE DEAD, GAIN INDULGENCES FOR THEM, CARDINAL URGES CATHOLICS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The early November feasts of All Saints and All Souls are reminders that God’s church exists both on earth and in heaven and that all the faithful, living and dead, can and should...
View ArticleADULT FAITH SHARING
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton has re-launched its small adult faith sharing groups, using Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Engage Mini-Series library. More than 70 adults attended the 90-minute...
View ArticleNANCY HARDY, D. MIN. 1948 – 2019
When asked recently what her favorite position had been during her 44-year career in Faith Formation Ministry, Nancy Hardy answered immediately: “The Diocese.” That’s the Diocese of Orange, where...
View ArticleEPISODE #71MUSIC FROM THE TOWER: GUEST IS DAVID CREAN
Episode No. 71 Dr. David Crean, Organist, Church Musician, Recitalist, Radio Host, and the Author of the new book on the Hazel Wright Pipe Organ (With special co-host David L. Ball) Dr. David Crean...
View ArticlePREPARED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
In January of this year, St. John the Baptist Parish happily welcomed four Norbertine sisters: Sr. Adriana Gacikova, S.Praem.; Sr. Gemma Hugoboom, S.Praem.; and two novices, Sr. Desiree Falcon and Sr....
View ArticlePAY FOR EMISSIONS
In June 2018 and 2019, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the University of Notre Dame convened leaders from around the world at the Vatican to address the transition of our...
View ArticleROSARY ACADEMY SENIOR HONORED AT RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY
KeQin Chen, a Rosary Academy senior, took a key part at a private art exhibit held at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda earlier this fall. When creating the art, Chen hoped that her work would...
View ArticleA HOPE FOR HOMES
There are 96 children at Orangewood Children and Family Center in Orange County and a coalition of faith-based organizations are joining forces to bring awareness to the issue. Orangewood Children and...
View ArticleST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS
St. Catherine’s Academy, an all-boys’ Catholic school with a military tradition located in the heart of Anaheim, celebrated Grandparents’ Day Oct. 4. More than 100 Grandparents joined their grandsons...
View ArticleBIG PUSH MADE FOR MEXICAN PREMIERE OF ‘UNPLANNED’ MOVIE
WASHINGTON (CNS) — For U.S. elections, candidates and political parties may develop something they call a “50-state strategy.” But for the Oct. 25 premiere in Mexico of the Spanish-language version of...
View ArticleONE TRUE CROSS
Because Jesus died for us crucified on a cross, the Cross and crucifix are central to our Catholic faith. “Rather than venerating an instrument of torture, Christians see in the cross a powerful...
View ArticleUS BISHOPS ARRIVE IN ROME FOR AD LIMINA VISIT WITH POPE FRANCIS
Vatican City, Nov 5, 2019 / 02:01 pm (CNA) – Every American diocesan bishop will travel to Rome over the next four months for meetings with Pope Francis assessing the state of the Church in the U.S....
View ArticleFESTIVAL OF FAITH
Sublime music, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing under the leadership of the music director of the Mormon’s Tabernacle Choir, and the chance to perform in Christ Cathedral. This was all part...
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