SCORSESE’S “SILENCE” AND THE SEASIDE MARTYRS
I have long been an ardent fan of Martin Scorsese’s films. Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Aviator, Gangs of New York, The Last Waltz, Casino, etc. are among the defining movies of the last...
View ArticleREMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR
At 97, John Hughes spends most of his time these days relaxing. He loves to read history books — he calls the Bible the “greatest” history book — and rarely turns on the TV. “I guess the term would be...
View ArticleCATHOLICS IN CONGRESS: ONE-THIRD OF HOUSE, ONE-QUARTER OF SENATE
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The religious makeup of the 115th Congress is significantly Christian — 91 percent — with Catholics comprising one-third of the House of Representatives and about a quarter of the...
View ArticleDIOCESE UNVEILS NEW PASTORAL PLAN
“Connection” is the vision and theme for the new Diocesan Pastoral Plan developed by more than 1,000 parish representatives, ministry leaders, priests and other religious in Orange County. The rollout...
View ArticlePOPE FRANCIS DRAWS MILLIONS OF PILGRIMS TO VATICAN
During this last year, nearly 4 million people attended events with the Pope at the Vatican, 800,000 more people than the previous year. The data is calculated from the number of free invitations...
View ArticleHOMELESS WORLD CUP OF SOCCER CHANGES LIVES
From the streets to the soccer field, sports has changed lives for some homeless. Recognized by the Pope at the Conference on Sports and Faith held at the Vatican, the foundation that supports the...
View ArticleFOCUS CHAPLAIN SAYS YOUNG PEOPLE GATHERED TO GROW IN FAITH IS AWE-INSPIRING
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a couple of short weeks, more than 12,500 people, mostly college students, planned to descend on San Antonio for the Jan. 3-7 SEEK2017 conference of the Fellowship of Catholic...
View ArticleTRINITY LEAGUE FALL 2016 MVPS
As we ring in the New Year and prepare to dive into Trinity League play for the winter sports, now’s a good time to hand out some awards from the fall. Senior class MVP: Meghan McClure, Santa...
View ArticleANDREW DUNG-LAC AND COMPANIONS
Andrew Dung-Lac was among the 117 Martyrs of Vietnam killed by government officials during persecutions to suppress European ideals and religious values in the 18th and 19th centuries. The group...
View Article‘FENCES’ ACTOR GOT HIS CAREER STARTED AT HIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a real-life situation akin to the “High School Musical” movie franchise, Russell Hornsby was a jock who got the acting bug via the high school musical. Hornsby, a native of...
View ArticleCATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH GROUPS GLAD TO SEE END OF MUSLIM REGISTRY
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic organizations and other faith groups say they are happy with the Obama administration’s last-minute decision to end a type of national Muslim registry. The National Security...
View ArticleMEET DEACON TIM & MICHELLE O’DONOGHUE
YEARS MARRIED: 22 CHILDREN: 2 YEARS IN THE DIACONATE: 1 – “I am a rookie!” HOW THEY MET: “When I was the baseball coach at Tustin HS I would go into Spoons restaurant after games where Michelle was the...
View ArticleNEW YEAR CALLS FOR COURAGE, HOPE; NO MORE HATRED, SELFISHNESS, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said. “That is how one builds peace, saying ‘no’ to hatred and violence — with...
View ArticleEPISODE #10CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: GUESTS INCLUDE RICH SHAAF, JIM GOVERNALE,...
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/123116csv.mp3 Host Bob Gibson interviews coaches and players throughout the various Catholic high schools in Orange County. Today’s program is literally...
View ArticleEPISODE #78EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/010117ebts.mp3 Join Deacon Steve Greco and his guest, the Diocese of Orange’s very own Bishop Kevin Vann, for a colorful discussion on...
View ArticleEPISODE#80OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS LEONARDO DE FILIPPIS
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/010517occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s program, it’s our pleasure to welcome Leonardo DeFilippis back to...
View ArticleCALL ME CATHOLIC: GUESTS INCLUDE MSGR. ROBERT RITCHIE, BILL REILLY AND JOHN...
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/010717cmc.mp3 Call Me Catholic celebrated its one year anniversary with EWTN in style! Thanks to our wonderful New York guests Msgr. Robert Ritchie,...
View ArticleEPISODE #79EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: LOVING UNCONDITIONALLY
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/010817ebts.mp3 Join Deacon Steve Greco and his guest, Mike Manhardt, as they discuss the topic of “loving unconditionally.” Mike was a guest on an...
View ArticleGUARD THE FAITH, MAKE IT GROW, POPE TELLS PARENTS AT BAPTISM
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Parents are charged with guarding the faith given to their children at baptism and helping them become true witnesses by example rather than just rules, Pope Francis said. By...
View ArticleTRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: GRAHAM PARTON
When it comes to playing soccer, years on the pitch have taught Graham Parton a multitude of life lessons that he feels can be summarized into one thought. “Hard work and faith together will take you...
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