KING’S CROSS DRAWS YOUNG ADULTS FOR BIBLE STUDY
The lights inside the Queen of Life Chapel at Blessed John Henry Newman’s in Irvine are dimmed, and stirring worship music can be heard from the full parking lot.Inside the darkened chapel, several...
View ArticleFRIENDS OF DOROTHY DAY COMMEND IMPORTANT STEP IN HER SAINTHOOD CAUSE
WASHINGTON — The recent update in the sainthood cause for American Catholic icon Dorothy Day is welcome news to many of her friends and associates who believe her understanding of Catholic social...
View Article10 QUESTIONS FOR DEACON AND COACH TIM O’ DONOGHUE
What parish are you and your wife members of?Along with my wife, Michelle and our two children: Haley (plays lacrosse at Kennesaw State in Georgia) and Matthew (Varsity football and baseball player at...
View ArticleST. NICHOLAS’ STAN AND HARRIET MUDGE TO CELEBRATE 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Charles “Stan” and Harriet Mudge will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their wedding vows Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at the 9 a.m. Mass at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Laguna...
View ArticlePOTLUCK AND PRAISE
The Pro Sanctity Movement West’s retreat center in Fullerton shares the same block along with St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church and school, not far off the 91 freeway.The retreat center is home to a...
View ArticlePRIEST NUMBERS REMAIN A CHALLENGE
As seminarians prepare for ordination to the priesthood, church leaders face the reality of continuing to function with fewer priests.“We do have a priest shortage, for sure,” said Father Christopher...
View ArticleAT-HOME PROGESTERONE TEST COULD BE GAME-CHANGER FOR NFP USERS
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — A Colorado biologist looking to produce an at-home test to confirm ovulation has piqued the interest of natural family planning users in a big way.Ovulation Double Check is an at-home...
View ArticleWIN A VIP TRIP TO THE VATICAN
Imagine five glorious days in Rome, exploring the Vatican without the crowds! Win this exclusive Rome VIP Vatican Exploration experience and you’ll enjoy semi-private access to the most important art...
View ArticleTHOUSANDS OF TEENS GATHER TO HEAR POPE IN ST. PETER’S SQUARE
Some 70,000 teenagers participated in a Mass in St. Peter’s Square, celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy.In his homily, the Pope drew them to the way of happiness as he told them it consists of...
View ArticleFAITH AND THE BABY BOOMER
People who were born between 1946 and 1964 are called Baby Boomers because of the significant increase in the number of births that occurred during that time. Baby Boomers are known for the significant...
View Article“MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN” AND THE PROBLEM OF THEODICY
As any apologist worth his/her salt will tell you, the great objection to the proposition that God exists is the fact of innocent suffering. If you want a particularly vivid presentation of this...
View ArticleU.S. TEENS SAY FAITH STRENGTHENED AT YOUTH CELEBRATION IN ROME
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Sharing and celebrating the joy of faith with thousands of Catholic teenagers from around the globe was a rare moment that not many people are able to experience, a U.S. teen...
View ArticleATHLETE PROFILE: ALLYSON RAHLWES
Following in her father’s running shoes, Rosary Academy junior Allyson Rahlwes began competing in track as a middle-school student. But the turning point for her in the sport was when she was a...
View ArticleANNUAL LUNCHEON GENERATES FUNDS FOR GRANDMA’S HOUSE OF HOPE
Grandma’s House of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides basic needs and enrichment services to women, children and families living in poverty and facing seemingly insurmountable circumstances,...
View ArticleIOWA BISHOP SUPPORTS MEDICAL MARIJUANA BILL IN LETTER TO LAWMAKERS
DES MOINES, Iowa (CNS) — Bishop Richard E. Pates of Des Moines urged state lawmakers to pass legislation that would legalize medical marijuana.In a letter April 26 to House and Senate members, Bishop...
View ArticleSPECIAL NEEDS COUNCIL SERVES DISABLED CATHOLICS WITH DIGNITY IN MIND
The Diocese of Orange Special Needs Council works with the words of Beloved Pope John XXIII in mind:“In imitation of our Lord, who dedicated much of His ministry to the disabled and the poor, we should...
View ArticleVALUES-BASED FINANCE
A secure and comfortable retirement. College education for our children. Protecting our assets from excessive taxation. These are probably the primary goals most of us have when we contemplate the...
View ArticleMEET SISTER HERLINDA RAMIREZ-MACHADO, CSJ
Years as a sister: 14Her Role: Pastoral assistant at St. Jude Neighborhood Clinic in FullertonFirst job: “I worked as a clerk in a family grocery store.”A memorable experience: “My first Vow...
View ArticleRYAN SAYS HE WAS ‘WRONG’ ABOUT VIEWS ON POOR IN LATEST TALK AT GEORGETOWN
WASHINGTON (CNS) — House Speaker Paul Ryan apologized for his earlier criticism of recipients of government benefits as “takers and makers,” and said Republicans strive for a country that is “open,...
View ArticleTHE QUEEN OF MAY
Every May, Catholics all over the world celebrate the mother of all mothers as they make a series of private Marian devotions to Jesus Christ’s mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is honored as May’s...
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