CONNECTING KIDS TO FAITH THROUGH MUSIC
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Psalm 98: 1 Music therapists use music and musical instruments to help...
View ArticlePOPE EXTENDS SPECIAL YEAR OF MERCY PROVISIONS ON CONFESSION
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acknowledging and sharing God’s mercy is a permanent part of the Christian life, so initiatives undertaken during the special Year of Mercy must continue, Pope Francis said. “Mercy...
View ArticleATHLETE PROFILE: MORGAN KENDRICK
Morgan Kendrick was introduced to volleyball at a young age, following in the footsteps of several family members who play the sport. “My whole family plays volleyball,” says Kendrick. “My dad…got me...
View ArticleTHREAT OF HELL IS REAL FOR NOT BEING FAITHFUL TO GOD, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Death and final judgment before the Lord are not frightening if you live being faithful to God, Pope Francis said. “It will do us good to think about this: ‘Well, what will that...
View ArticleMEET DEACON JOE & BARBARA SULLIVAN
YEARS MARRIED: 42 CHILDREN: 3 GRANDCHILDREN: “One we can hug and one more on the way!” YEARS IN THE DIACONATE: “I was ordained in October 2013 after five years of formation.” HOW THEY MET: At college,...
View ArticleTIME OF MERCY: HOLY DOORS CLOSE, BUT MISSION OF MERCY CONTINUES
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Year of Mercy brought more than 20 million pilgrims to Rome, but for Pope Francis, the idea always was that the celebration of God’s mercy would be local: have people...
View ArticleA BODY, THOUGH ONE, HAS MANY PARTS
The word “diocese” comes from a late Roman Empire term for a relatively small geographic area governed by a civil authority under the allegiance and direction of the Roman prefect, and ultimately the...
View Article‘WITH THIS RING, I THEE WED’
There is something old and also something new in the Order of Christian Matrimony, the latest updated version of the wedding ritual in the Catholic Church. “The new ritual gives us an expanded...
View ArticleHOLY SEE APPOINTS AUXILIARY BISHOP FOR DIOCESE OF ORANGE
Today the Press Office of the Holy See announced that Bishop-elect Timothy Freyer, current Vicar for Priests in the Diocese of Orange, has been appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishop for the...
View ArticleCOMMITTING HER ‘YES’ TO GOD
On a recent Sunday, Joan Patten’s family, friends, students, mentors, and friends of the Diocese of Orange community gathered, along with the Secular Institute of the Apostolic Oblates (AO), at St....
View ArticleRUBY ANNIVERSARY GALA FOR CASA TERESA
The Island Hotel in Newport Beach was the site of the Ruby Gala, celebrating 40 years of providing support and resources to more than 6,000 expectant mothers in need in Orange County. Some 350...
View ArticleEPISODE #7CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS INCLUDE ROB WIGOD AND ANDY COFFMAN
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/111816csv.mp3 Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. This week, Bob speaks with...
View ArticleEPISODE#75OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS KATIE DAWSON
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/111716occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick, interviews guests on a variety of topics. Today’s guest is Katie Dawson. Katie holds the title of Director of Parish...
View ArticleEPISODE #73EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION IN HOLLYWOOD
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/111916ebts.mp3 Join Deacon Steve Greco and his guests Spencer Lewerenz, Mike Manhardt and Katie Hughes, as they talk about a life-changing event called...
View ArticleEPISODE#76OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS DEACON STEVE GRECO
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/112416occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick, interviews guests on a variety of topics. Today’s guest is Deacon Steve Greco, the founder and president of Sprit...
View ArticleEPISODE #74EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EVANGELIZATION TODAY
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/112616ebts.mp3 Join Deacon Steve Greco and his guests Fr. Ethan Southard and Katie Hughes, as they talk on the topic of “Evangelization Today!” Fr....
View ArticleAS VATICAN CHRISTMAS TREE GOES UP, POPE’S CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE RELEASED
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As a towering spruce tree was erected in St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican released Pope Francis’ liturgy schedule for Advent, Christmas and the month of January. The 82-feet-tall...
View ArticleTRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: ARTURO MOLINA
Not unlike most kids in Orange County, Arturo Molina’s soccer career began when his father signed him up for a local recreational league team. “I started playing soccer when I was about six years old,”...
View ArticleCELEBRATING ADVENT
The Catholic Church designates the four weeks before Christmas as Advent, a time to prepare the way of the Lord for his coming as our King and Savior. Catholic parents can use the Advent season to...
View Article“DOCTOR STRANGE,” SCIENTISM, AND THE GNOSTIC WAY STATION
Scott Derickson’s new film, Doctor Strange, has received rave reviews for its special-effects, its compelling story-telling, and the quality of its actors, but I would like to focus on the spirituality...
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