EPISODE #234EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE GIFT OF EVANGELIZATION
Are you in need of a spiritual boost today? Perhaps you could use some “audio caffeine?” You’ve come to the right place. On this podcast, Deacon Steve Greco has truly met his match. His guest is...
View ArticleL.A. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS SPEAKERS EMPHASIZE EVANGELIZING, MERCY
Sister Teresa Maya, one of the keynote speakers at the Religious Education Congress in Los Angeles, spoke to thousands at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena Feb. 22 about her grandmother. The woman...
View ArticleAFTER LEADING ‘VIRTUAL’ ANGELUS, POPE BLESSES CROWD IN ST. PETER’S SQUARE
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis did not recite the Sunday Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square March 8, but he did go to the window to wave and to bless the pilgrims...
View ArticleMOVING UP IN THE WORLD
In another round of signing ceremonies that saw high school seniors commit to playing college athletics, both Santa Margarita Catholic High School and Servite High School celebrated their student...
View ArticleNEVER ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH THE DEVIL, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Christians should follow the example of Jesus in the desert by never trying to dialogue with the devil when tempted, Pope Francis said. “Jesus does two things with the devil: he...
View ArticleVATICAN CLOSES ST. PETER’S SQUARE, BASILICA TO TOURISTS THROUGH APRIL 3
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In cooperation with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3. The new measure, announced...
View ArticlePOPE URGES PRIESTS TO TEND TO SICK, HEALTH CARE WORKERS DURING EPIDEMIC
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed that priests would find the courage to visit those who are sick and offer accompaniment to health care professionals and volunteers working during the...
View ArticleTHE FOURTEEN HOLY HELPERS: PLAGUE SAINTS FOR A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
Denver, Colo., Mar 11, 2020 / 03:01 am (CNA) – By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at your local grocery store, and could have...
View ArticleNEW CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY APPROVED
Bishop Kevin W. Vann, on Feb. 24, announced his approval of a feasibility study for a new Catholic high school in Orange County. The proposed high school is part of the Cristo Rey Network, a network...
View ArticleCATHOLIC WOMAN OF THE YEAR OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS
Catholic charities of Orange County is seeking nominations for Catholic women who deserve recognition for their volunteer work and are outstanding examples for others. The woman recognized as Catholic...
View ArticleTEXT OF POPE’S PRAYER TO MARY DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the...
View ArticleEDUCATORS HONORED AT CATHOLIC EDUCATORS NIGHT
The Diocese of Orange Department of Catholic Schools on Feb. 7 celebrated those who serve Catholic education with distinction in Orange County. Dr. Dennis Galigani and Tom Greely received the 2020...
View ArticleLENT: ANOTHER STEP TOWARD ‘ENOUGH’
“What is enough for you?” was a question posed to my husband and me by our financial adviser. Many factors competed for consideration: the desire to not be a burden on our kids, people living longer,...
View ArticleDONATING OUR TIME, TREASURE, AND TALENT TO OTHERS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF LENT
During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on “almsgiving,” which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice,...
View ArticleDIOCESE OF ORANGE STATEMENT – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We believe that it is our responsibility to protect the health of our parishioners while preserving their religious and essential right to attend Mass. Given that the State of California and the...
View ArticleDIOCESE OF ORANGE RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS
Editor’s Note: The message below is sent to all Diocese of Orange staff and parishioners on behalf of the Office of Communications. As news surrounding coronavirus continues to emerge, Catholics...
View ArticleVATICAN SAYS PUBLIC WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO PAPAL HOLY WEEK LITURGIES
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican office that distributes free tickets to papal events has posted a notice on its website that “the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week will take place without the...
View ArticleHOW DO CATHOLICS RESPOND TO THE CORONAVIRUS?
How are Catholics expected to respond to everything that’s been happening with regard to the outbreak, the reactions, and the safety measures? First, we should be attentive to the experts and those in...
View ArticleBISHOP KEVIN VANN: MARCH 15 HOMILY FROM CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Dear friends and brothers and sisters all: here, and those present via live stream, Welcome to all of you as we gather on this Lord’s day to meet once more the Lord who walks with us each and every...
View ArticleDIOCESE OF ORANGE MASSES SUSPENDED, BUT DOORS REMAIN OPEN FOR INDIVIDUAL...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bishop Kevin Vann announced that by no later than March 17, all daily and Sunday in-person Masses in the Diocese of Orange will be temporarily suspended. However,...
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