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BISHOP KEVIN VANN: DOCTOR OF MINISTRY!

  Congratulations to Bishop Kevin Vann, who earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min.) on May 11 from Mt. Angel... 

 

CATHOLIC BIBLICAL INSTITUTE COMING SOON

Long before Fr. Mike Schmitz popularized the “Bible in a Year” podcast, Fr. Tim Peters was teaching biblical courses at... 

by MEG WATERS 

JOURNEY WITH JESUS

Fr. Robert Vidal sat in a comfy armchair in his two-bedroom apartment next to St. Anne Catholic Church in Seal... 

by GREG HARDESTY 

A DIFFERENT COURSE

At the age of 11, Bryson Bisuna was enrolled at St. Serra Catholic School in Rancho Santa Margarita – a... 

by LOU PONSI 

“GOD MOMENTS” IN THE PHILIPPINES

When recently married, Beverly and Mark Johnson planned a trip to the Philippines to meet Beverly’s family; neither realized that... 

by MEG WATERS 

Local

LOCAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ALUMNI DISCUSS THEIR NEW BOOK, “THE LAST BEAUTIFUL BABY”

THE LAST BEAUTIFUL Baby,” the self-published book by Catholic school alumni Annabelle Elise and Steven Sliwoski, is an allegory on…

O.C. EXECS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS HIT THE RUNWAY AT THIS YEAR’S GENTLEMEN’S HABERDASHERY FASHION SHOW

THE 42ND GENTLEMEN’S Haberdashery Fashion Show, where some of Orange County’s most notable male executives and community leaders modeled the…

OC CATHOLIC AFAR

Evelyn Peasley, John Hendricks, Michele Turner and Brenda Drake from St. Vincent de Paul parish in Huntington Beach read a…

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Christ Cathedral

CHRIST CATHEDRAL TO CELEBRATE FEAST OF ST. PEREGRINE

Christ cathedral will celebrate the feast day of St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients and hope for youth at…

POONG HESUS NAZARENO

Viva Poong Hesus Nazareno! They came with personal intentions and petitions for themselves and others. Some sought miracles of healing,…

IN SEARCH OF HEALING

For this year’s World Day of the Sick Mass, Christ Cathedral pews were filled with the faithful of all ages,…

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Sports

THREE’S A CHARM

It’s been a season of “threepeats” for the JSerra girls cross country team. At the CIF State Cross Country Championships…

MONARCHS TAKE STATE

More than a year before the start of the 2023 volleyball season, Mater Dei volleyball coach Dan O’Dell felt that…

TACKLING A NEW ROLE

Taking over as head coach of a nationally heralded high school football program where your predecessor held the post for…

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Local Headlines

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BISHOP VANN!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, those here with us today and those who are with the Lord in...

HONORING OUR MOTHER
When plans to renovate St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Huntington Beach were being discussed several years ago, Fr. Joe Knerr,...

GOD WON THE BATTLE
Valerie Ortiz’s faith was born when she was a child. Her mother, María Agripina, and her grandmother, Alicia Álvarez, always...

Opinion Headlines

THE POWER OF FAITH
Faith. A power that is invisible to the eye yet is a power that can open the eyes. By definition,...

WHY I TEACH AT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Teaching at a Catholic school has been one of the greatest blessings I have received as an educator who is...

GOD IS LOVE!
February, the month of love, not only brings us the popular Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) but also World Marriage Day...

National

FILM LETS DEVOTEES PROVIDE VISUAL, EMOTIONAL SUBSTANCE OF LOURDES’ STORY

NEW YORK (CNS) — In the documentary “Lourdes” (Distrib Films), filmmakers Alban Teurlai and Thierry Demaiziere present a moving portrait…

MIAMI CATHOLIC PARISH SAYS 10 OF ITS FAMILIES STILL MISSING AFTER COLLAPSE

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (CNS) — It is an understatement to say the people and staff of St. Joseph Parish will…

U.S. BISHOPS WILL GATHER VIRTUALLY FOR THEIR JUNE 16-18 SPRING ASSEMBLY

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When they gather virtually for their annual spring assembly June 16-18, the U.S. bishops will be asked…

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National Headlines

PHILADELPHIA ARCHBISHOP: ‘NOTHING COMPARES’ TO BEING PHYSICALLY PRESENT AT SUNDAY MASS
Washington D.C., May 25, 2021 / 04:01 pm (CNA) - The Archbishop of Philadelphia this week invited Catholics back to Sunday Mass, emphasizing the importance of in-person attendance. 

GRAD STUDENTS LIFT ELDERLY PARISHIONERS’ SPIRITS ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME
SAN DIEGO (CNS) — In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Wendell Callahan became aware of two demographic...

ST. JOSEPH’S DAY CAN HAVE ITS CAKE — AND MEAT WITH IT TOO
WASHINGTON (CNS) — St. Patrick’s Day has its corned beef and cabbage and St. Joseph’s Day has zeppoles — Italian...

CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE OFFICIALS AIM TO GET COVID-19 VACCINE TO EVERYONE
WASHINGTON (CNS) — To make sure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone, Catholic health care officials are working to overcome hurdles of...

World

CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK

Christian Unity Week begins on Jan. 18 and continues through Jan. 25. During this time, the Church observes the Week…

POPE BENEDICT: EIGHT YEARS AS POPE CAPPED LONG MINISTRY AS TEACHER OF FAITH

VATICAN CITY (CNS) —Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics…

POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI DIES AT AGE 95

The Diocese of Orange has released a statement regarding the recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The former head…

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World Headlines

CATHOLIC NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second...

AFGHANISTAN: POPE LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR FASTING, PRAYERS FOR GOD’S MERCY
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to fast and intensify...

AS BISHOPS BEGIN LIFTING DISPENSATION, CATHOLICS RETURN TO IN-PERSON MASS
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Catholic parishes across the country are loosening pandemic Mass restrictions and several bishops are lifting the...

Vatican’s electric vehicle fleet now includes a Leaf
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking World Environment Day and preparations for a major global meeting on climate change in November,...

Education

LEADERSHIP IN ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Why is Catholic education important? According to eighth grade student Mya David Fu, the answer is simple. “Not only do…

TACSC LEADERSHIP DAYS

The Association of Catholic Student Councils (TACSC) Leadership Day was recently planned by the Department of Catholic Schools for middle…

WHY I BECAME A CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHER

I began my teaching  career as a public middle school English teacher in 1995. Fast forward six years, and it…

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Education Headlines

SERVING WITHOUT DISTINCTION
Each year, sophomores at Rosary Academy are asked to participate in a class-wide outreach in the community. GUESTS OF ROSARY...

JOY TO THE WORLD!
As neighbors, family,  children dressed in festive pajamas and several miniature horses celebrated the Christmas season, the St. Cecilia Catholic...

REUNITED!
For a group of graduates from Mater Dei High School’s Class of 1974, planning for the 50-year reunion has been...

“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK”
Mission San Juan Capistrano has unveiled a new audio tour program — just in time for back to school. NATHAN...