DIOCESE OF ORANGE MARKS START OF CHRIST CATHEDRAL SANCTUARY CONSTRUCTION
The Most Reverend Kevin Vann, Bishop of Orange, will lead a ceremony and blessing of the soaring edifice of Christ Cathedral, marking the start of active construction within the sanctuary space, on...
View ArticleCULTURE ALONE CANNOT BE BLAMED FOR DROP IN VOCATIONS, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While there is a need to evangelize a culture that tells young people money equals success and commitments aren’t forever, stopping the “hemorrhage” of people leaving religious...
View ArticleMEET DEACON LARRY & JUNE LEONE
YEARS MARRIED: 35 CHILDREN: 4 GRANDCHILDREN: 1 YEARS IN THE DIACONATE: 16 HOW THEY MET: “I was travelling with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and we played at the Carnation Gardens at Disneyland two weeks...
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HELP FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Constant care of another person—visiting, calling, meeting with doctors, monitoring medications, managing finances, shopping for groceries, preparing meals—takes so up much energy that caregivers lose...
View ArticleSPEAKER SEES ‘BRAVERY, STRENGTH, CHARACTER’ IN YOUTH STANDING UP FOR LIFE
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Before going to the National Mall to participate in the 44th annual March for Life, nearly 18,000 youth from around the country filled the Verizon Center arena Jan. 27 for the rally...
View ArticleFATHER MIKE SCHMIDT IS A YOUTUBE STAR
Father Mike tries to bring the church to those who usually don’t go to Mass. He answers questions many people have such as “what is sin?” However, he answers in an unusual way. He has changed the way...
View ArticleTHE CALL TO TRAVEL
When you and your family go on summer vacation, it always makes sense to pack the essentials: clothing, itinerary, passport, camera and so forth. Why, then, do so many vacationers forget to pack their...
View ArticleBISHOP VANN: REMEMBERING MARY THERESE VANN
So many of you have been so thoughtful with your expressions of concern, sympathy and prayer upon the untimely death of my only sister, Mary Therese, who died suddenly at her home in Springfield,...
View ArticleLEARNING ABOUT LOVE
While St. Valentine’s Day may not be on the Roman calendar of worldwide feasts, this holiday dedicated to love is widely celebrated in popular culture. For parents, St. Valentine’s Day can also serve...
View Article‘DAVE RUBIN, THE PELVIC ISSUES, AND LARRY DAVID’
Last week, I was interviewed in Los Angeles by Dave Rubin for his popular program “The Rubin Report”. Dave is a stand-up comedian, political satirist, protégé of Larry King, and spokesman for, I think...
View ArticleCATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATED IN DIOCESE OF ORANGE
Few things are more heartwarming than the sound of children singing. When they are singing Church hymns, however, the future somehow seems brighter. And that was how the special Mass commemorating...
View ArticleFAITH LEADERS URGE COMMUNITIES TO SHOW CARE FOR THEIR NEIGHBOR
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A coalition of interfaith leaders from the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington on Jan. 31 to announce...
View ArticleMEET DEACON ALFREDO & SULY ZAMORA HERNANDEZ
YEARS MARRIED: 13 CHILDREN: 2 YEARS IN THE DIACONATE: 5 HOW THEY MET: “Suly and I met at our previous workplace, a real story of love.” HIS ROLE IN THE CHURCH: “My role is to celebrate baptisms, meet...
View ArticleCELEBRATING MARRIAGE: NEWLYWEDS LOOK TO POPE FOR BLESSINGS, STRENGTH
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Each week dozens of newlyweds, dressed again in their wedding gowns and tuxedoes, come to the Vatican to receive a special papal blessing as they begin their lives together. “It’s...
View ArticleEPISODE#85OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUESTS ARE CECILIA PHAN AND IAN CABRERA
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/020917occr.mp3 Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. This week, Rick welcomes 2 friends to the studio, Cecila Phan and Ian Cabrera....
View ArticleCALL ME CATHOLIC: GUESTS ARE DAVID AND TRISH NEVAREZ AND “BACHELOR CHUCK”
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/021117cmc.mp3 Love is in the air on this edition of Call Me Catholic, as we welcome David Nevarez, founder of CatholicSingles.com®, and his wife Trish...
View ArticleEPISODE #68 THE DON JOHNSON SHOW: DIFFERENT STORIES THAT ALL POINT TO THE...
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/021017djs.mp3 Host Don Johnson discusses a variety of questions during this episode of The Don Johnson Show. Don discusses articles from different...
View ArticleEPISODE #84EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: CATHOLIC APOLOGIST
http://occatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/021217ebts.mp3 Join Deacon Steve Greco and this week’s guest, Rick Howick, the host and featured speaker for the weekly OC Catholic Radio broadcast. It...
View ArticlePOPE NAMES ENVOY TO STUDY PASTORAL CARE OF FAITHFUL IN MEDJUGORJE
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Without commenting on the authenticity of alleged Marian apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Pope Francis has appointed a Polish archbishop to study the pastoral needs...
View ArticleTRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: SEAN BYRNE
Sean Byrne was certain he was going to play lacrosse in high school. But that was before he figured out he was meant to be a runner. “Over the summer (before beginning high school), I did a running...
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