“Contemplation,” Cardinal Sarah once wrote, “is the heart of Christianity.” Cardinal Sarah is emphatic that the practice — and necessity…
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EVERYONE IS INCLUDED
On more than one occasion, Pope Francis has greeted his audience by raising one hand, placing his two middle fingers…
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OUR JOURNEY BACK BEGINS: GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING
The Diocese of Orange on May 22 announced that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of…
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GOD’S HANDS
While resources have been in short supply due to the pandemic, this hasn’t stopped volunteers at St. Columban from assisting…
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OUR JOURNEY BACK
Diocese of Orange leaders, in close collaboration with clergy and public health officials, are preparing for a phased-in approached to…
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ST. JOACHIM PARISH MAKES MASKS FOR JAIL STAFF
Fred LaPuzza, director of the Diocese of Orange Office of Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry, delivered 30 COVID-19 masks to the Santa…
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DIOCESE OF ORANGE ANNOUNCES LIMITED PUBLIC MASSES CAN BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14 IN PHASED APPROACH
The Diocese of Orange on May 22 announced that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of…
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LOVE AT WORK AT ST. POLYCARP
Even though St. Polycarp Church’s Family Support Center is closed due to COVID-19, parish volunteers continue to help our parishioners…
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CHANGE OF PLANS
Kate Howmann and fiancé Kyle Matthews had their date, church and reception venue all set. A professional event planner, Howmann…
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CORONAVIRUS GIVING
Local Catholic parishes may have shut their church doors against the novel coronavirus, but their essential community work continues –…