‘WE ARE OVERJOYED’: LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR REACT TO SUPREME COURT DECISION
CNA Staff, Jul 8, 2020 / 10:40 am (CNA) – Catholic leaders and religious liberty advocates have welcomed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Little Sisters of the Poor on Wednesday, calling it a...
View ArticleARE CATHOLIC FLAME WARS EVANGELIZING ONLINE? BISHOP BARRON SAYS ‘NO’
CNA Staff, Jul 8, 2020 / 07:00 pm (CNA) – A California bishop challenged Catholics online to “cut it out” and better represent their Christian faith through their social media engagement. On Tuesday,...
View ArticleEPISODE #247EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: TESTIMONY OF DEACON STEVE AND MARY ANNE...
We have a very special podcast to bring you today. This audio was captured before a live audience at a large Catholic conference a couple of years ago. It features the host of the Empowered by the...
View ArticleEPISODE#204OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS DARYL SEQUEIRA
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, host Rick Howick welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Daryl Sequeira. Daryl is the former ‘chair’ of the...
View ArticleEPISODE #248EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE ‘BREAD OF LIFE DISCOURSE’ FROM THE...
Join Deacon Steve Greco as he welcomes Fr. Tim Peters to the studio. Fr. Tim is a biblical theologian who, among his many duties, is a professor at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA. Our focus today...
View ArticleJULY 16 VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES TO AFFIRM PRAYER AGAINST COVID-19
OXFORD, England (CNS) — An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of prayer” against COVID-19, said the shrine’s vice rector. “Lourdes is all about...
View ArticleCATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES OPPOSE ICE GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic college and university leaders have joined the nation’s higher education community in condemning a new policy announced by the Trump administration that would prevent...
View ArticleEPISODE#205OC CATHOLIC RADIO: “FOCUS” COLLEGE CAMPUS MISSIONARIES
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, host Rick Howick welcomes Michal Sequeira and Zach Fiedler. These are young people who have a call to minister to...
View ArticleEPISODE#36CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS AUXILIARY BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. Today we’re thrilled to have Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer grace our studios – high atop the Tower of Hope. Bishop...
View ArticleEPISODE #249EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: “BE NOT AFRAID”– TURNING TO FAITH AMIDST...
Today’s podcast is an important and timely edition of Empowered by the Spirit, as Deacon Steve Greco welcomes two very enthusiastic guests to the studio (Katie Hughes and Martha Garduno). Our topic of...
View ArticleFIRE RAVAGES HISTORIC CALIFORNIA MISSION, BUT COMMUNITY VOWS TO REBUILD
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The fire that ravaged Mission San Gabriel Arcangel church in the predawn hours of July 11 left behind a haunting scene. In a matter of minutes, the mission’s 230-year-old roof was...
View ArticleMISSION FOUNDED BY ST. JUNÍPERO SERRA BURNS IN OVERNIGHT FIRE
A massive fire devastated an eighteenth century mission church in San Gabriel, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, July 11. Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles called the fire at San Gabriel Mission...
View ArticleSURVEY OF BISHOPS REVEALS HOW PANDEMIC HAS SHAKEN DIOCESAN, PARISH LIFE
CLEVELAND (CNS) — Nearly every bishop responding to a survey said the coronavirus pandemic has seriously affected the celebration of the sacraments and rites and sacramental preparation programs in...
View ArticleTHE SITUATION IS TRULY DREADFUL’: CHURCH CHOIRS STRUGGLE TO SURVIVE PANDEMIC
CNA Staff, Jul 14, 2020 / 07:00 am (CNA) – Musicians in England are warning that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to inflict lasting damage on the country’s church choirs. Charles Cole, the director...
View ArticleCHRIST CATHEDRAL, ONE YEAR LATER
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, the great festal doors of our beautiful new cathedral were opened for the first time, and so began the solemn Mass of the Dedication of Christ Cathedral. A cathedral...
View ArticleCORNELIA CONNELLY’S FINAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
On Saturday, June 6, Cornelia Connelly School held its 56th, and final, commencement ceremony. After nearly 60 years of educating young women, the Class of 2020 had the honor of being the final class...
View ArticleWATER FOR UGANDA
Wells of Life annual Run4Water exceeded its fundraising goal by raising $123,206 to restore and repair 40 water wells. Run4Water is the sole fundraiser for the nonprofit Wells of Life, which provides...
View ArticleOC REGISTER AND TRINITY LEAGUE NAME ASIA AVINGER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
For Rosary Academy’s Asia Avinger, basketball is more than just her favorite sport. The recent graduate strongly believes that connection is the best part about being on the court. “Basketball is more...
View ArticleSUMMARY OF PRIEST ASSIGNMENT CHANGES
PASTORS REV. REYNOLD E. FURRELL From Pastor Extended, Holy Trinity Church, Ladera Ranch To Pastor, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Huntington Beach REV. VIET-PETER HO From Doctoral studies in...
View ArticlePOPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI GOES HOME TO BAVARIA
There was no live tweeting, Facebook livestreaming, or Instagram selfies. With no fanfare, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI left the Vatican to go home to his beloved Bavaria. It was the first known...
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