AMID PANDEMIC, POLITICIANS MUST PUT COUNTRY OVER PARTY, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis began his morning Mass by praying for political leaders and calling on them to put the welfare of their people above their party’s interests during the coronavirus...
View ArticleCAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?
ALTHOUGH MUDSLINGING is about as old as politics itself, in the modern age of hyper-partisanism, not to mention social media, it seems to have taken a particularly odious turn. The rancorous discourse,...
View ArticlePOPE PRAYS THAT “PRUDENCE AND OBEDIENCE” WILL PREVENT RETURN OF PANDEMIC
Vatican City, Apr 28, 2020 / 03:30 am (CNA) – Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated Mass Tuesday....
View ArticleVATICAN RELEASES BOOK OF POPE’S HOMILIES, PRAYERS FOR ‘DIFFICULT TIMES’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers and homilies responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic. Titled “Strong in the Face...
View ArticleCATERINA’S CLUB RESPONDS TO GREATER NEED
Chef Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House, is known for the high-end Italian cuisine at his historic restaurant. He is also the provider of meals for thousands of children who, without his...
View ArticleRESTORATIVE JUSTICE SUPPORTS JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES DURING PANDEMIC
Among those most vulnerable during the current pandemic are those in correctional facilities; both inmates and jail staff. The Diocese of Orange Department of Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry,...
View ArticleBISHOP KEVIN VANN TO JOIN ARCHBISHOP JOSE H. GOMEZ AS HE LEADS CONSECRATION...
As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the global pandemic of the coronavirus, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)...
View ArticleDIACONATE ASPIRANTS CONTINUE TO SERVE
Responding to the needs of hungry people during the current health crisis, members of Diocese of Orange diaconate community have begun assisting at the Catholic Charities Doris Cantlay Center in Santa...
View ArticleORANGE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EXCEL IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Catholic Schools has launched a comprehensive online learning system for 18,000 students across Southern California through an...
View ArticleWHEN WILL THIS END?
Most of us have been under shelter-in-place for quite a while now, and some are very anxious, stressed to the point of breaking down. We were used to busying ourselves and not being home with each...
View ArticleBLESSED SACRAMENT PROCESSION GIVES HOPE TO SANTA ANA NEIGHBORHOODS
Diocese of Orange Bishop Kevin W. Vann joined clergy, parishioners, and Santa Ana residents on Sunday, April 19 for a prayerful procession of the Blessed Sacrament from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church...
View ArticleLESSONS FROM THE NOVEL ‘THE PLAGUE’
Since early March, the 1947 novel, “The Plague,” by Albert Camus, has been selling out in Japan. The story is reminiscent of today’s virus outbreak and the moral behaviors of those stricken by it. The...
View ArticleSAINT PROFILE: APOSTLES PHILIP & JAMES THE LESS
Philip And James the Less, son of Alphaeus, are listed among the Twelve Apostles commissioned by Jesus. Philip brought Nathaniel to Christ, had a part in feeding the 5,000, and at the Last Supper, when...
View ArticleLET US PRAY
The novel coronavirus crisis forces Catholic families into togetherness like never before as we struggle to do our jobs, homeschool our children, keep food on the table, and remain healthy in...
View ArticleCOVID-19 CRISIS
Many Catholic individuals and families are suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. So are Orange County’s Catholic churches. Diocese of Orange Bishop Kevin W. Vann in March ordered the doors of local...
View ArticleBishops around country consecrate U.S. to Mary amid COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops throughout the United States reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Bishops in Canada also used May 1...
View ArticleDOLPHINS COACH DON SHULA REMEMBERED AS UNASSUMING, DAILY MASSGOING MAN
MIAMI (CNS) — Miami Dolphins fans knew Don Shula for his success on the field. But those blessed to see Shula off the field knew that he was every bit as successful in his Catholic faith. He just...
View ArticleNEWSOM URGED TO PROVIDE MORE FUNDS TO IMMIGRANTS, WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — California’s Catholic bishops have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase aid to immigrants without documents and low-wage residents of the state “because the virus doesn’t know...
View ArticleTHANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GIVING
Your giving supports the many ministries and charities in the Diocese of Orange, making a real and tangible impact on lives in our parishes, schools and communities. Your financial donations allow...
View ArticleAFTER VIRTUAL RE-OPENING, ST. BONAVENTURE EAGERLY AWAITS PARISHIONERS’ RETURN...
Although it is still unclear when the physical doors of St. Bonaventure Church in Huntington Beach will re-open, during Easter weekend the faithful viewed live-streamed first peeks at the inside of the...
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