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ATHLETE PROFILE: NINA MENZAGOPIAN

On the suggestion of a few of her friends, Nina Menzagopian joined a club basketball team when she was eight... 

by Jenelyn Russo 

SAINT PROFILE: HILARION

In his late teens St. Hilarion learned the habits of a monk from St. Antony of the Desert. Then he... 

by Catholic News Service 

HIGH HONORS

Santa Margarita Catholic High School seniors Samuel Wang of Coto de Caza, Halie Kang of Ladera Ranch and Sonali Madisetti... 

by Maureen McAndrews  

A BIG NIGHT FOR KNIGHTS

Nearly 300 members of the Knights of Columbus convened Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Torrance Marriott Hotel to receive Fourth... 

by Will Cruz 

ELECTION GUIDES AND HELPING VOTERS FORM CONSCIENCE BEFORE CASTING BALLOT

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics are far from the only religion in the public-policy arena. One such Christian counterpart is the... 

by MARK PATTISON, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE 

Local

IT’S TRUNK OR TREAT TIME

Camp ReCreation’s Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, at Christ Cathedral (Parking Lot P7) from 4:30…

The Blessing of the Quatrefoils

Bishop Vann led the liturgy as church leaders, donors, religious and parishioners celebrated the milestone of the completion of the…

FAR BEYOND JEWELS

Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) serves the poorest of the poor who live among us, but when CCOC needs…

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Christ Cathedral

GEORGE WEIGEL TO SPEAK AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL

Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies George Weigel comes to the Cultural Center at Christ…

TIME-LAPSE VIDEO OF CATHEDRAL RENOVATION

Watch the renovation of Christ Cathedral in fast motion. From the demolition to the construction of the scaffolding to the…

CHRIST CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction continues to move forward at Christ Cathedral, the spiritual home of the Diocese of Orange.   Recent updates include the…

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Sports

FLYING HIGH

Earning an appointment to a U.S. military academy is an ambitious goal for a teenager.  Hopeful cadets and midshipmen need…

TRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: TESSA GREEN

Tessa Green headed into high school thinking she was going to be on the sidelines supporting the athletes as a…

TAKING ON BIGGER FISH

Servite used to be the biggest game on Mater Dei’s schedule. Not anymore. The Monarchs have begun taking on national…

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Local Headlines

HOUSE OF PRAYER UNDERGOES RENOVATION
The House of Prayer, a tranquil refuge for priests tucked among sycamores and oaks on the edge of Santiago Canyon,...

THAT’S A WRAP
A  man is in church, praying. His words ring loudly in his head.  God, what have I done?  The woman...

‘END GAME’ FILM SCREENING 
After a showing of the brief but powerful film “End Game,” a panel discussion will address questions about suffering and...

Opinion Headlines

THE BENEDICT OPTION AND THE IDENTITY/RELEVANCE DILEMMA
Rod Dreher’s The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation has certainly emerged as the most talked-about...

“THE CASE FOR CHRIST” AND A STUBBORNLY HISTORICAL RELIGION
The Case for Christ is a film adaptation of Lee Strobel’s best-selling book of the same name, one that has...

THOMAS AQUINAS AND THE ART OF MAKING A PUBLIC ARGUMENT
There is, in many quarters, increasing concern about the hyper-charged political correctness that has gripped our campuses and other forums...

National

THOUSANDS GATHER IN L.A. ARCHDIOCESE TO CELEBRATE ST. OSCAR ROMERO 

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct 15, 2018 / 05:00 pm (CNA) – Thousands of Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles…

WASHINGTON STATE’S SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN DEATH PENALTY

SEATTLE (CNS) — The Catholic bishops of Washington state Oct. 11 applauded the unanimous decision of the state Supreme Court…

MARTYRED ARCHBISHOP LIVED GOSPEL, SOUGHT GOD’S WILL, SAYS MERCY SISTER

WASHINGTON (CNS) — As the world Synod of Bishops unfolds at the Vatican, thousands of faithful pilgrims get ready to…

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National Headlines

A NEW APOLOGETICS: BISHOP BARRON’S YOUTH SYNOD INTERVENTION
Jesus’ encounter with two erstwhile disciples on the road to Emmaus provides a beautiful template for the Church’s work of...

DIOCESE MOVING FROM PRAYER TO ACTION IN WAKE OF HURRICANE MICHAEL
PENSACOLA, Fla. (CNS) — In the wake of Hurricane Michael, which left 13 known dead and more than 1 million...

THE ROLE OF ST. MICHAEL IN THE WAKE OF TODAY’S CRISIS
On the one hand, St. Michael the Archangel’s everlasting mission never changes, no matter the tragedy occurring this side of...

WORKING ALONGSIDE MIGRANT LABORERS PREPARES SEMINARIANS FOR PRIESTHOOD
YAKIMA, Wash. (CNS) — Seminarian John Washington was looking for a summer cultural experience as he prepared to end his...

World

The Transcendental Virtues – Truth

Editor’s note: Last week, our Chancellor, Dr. Pia de Solenni, was in Rome to help facilitate a pilgrimage organized by…

SYNOD OF BISHOPS AIMS AT PERIPHERIES WITH LETTER TO WORLD’S YOUNG PEOPLE

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops wanted to speak to the world’s young people with a special letter…

POPE, MEETING SOUTH KOREAN LEADER, SAYS HE’S OPEN TO VISITING NORTH

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis, at a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, said he is willing to…

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World Headlines

YOUNG CATHOLICS SHARE THEIR HOPES FOR THE SYNOD
“If the Church does not reach us while we are young, someone else will tell us what we should live...

‘WE NEED TO SHOW YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT HOLINESS LOOKS LIKE’ GOMEZ TELLS SYNOD
Vatican City, Oct 16, 2018 / 04:30 pm (CNA) – Young people should look to the “saints of our times,”...

SAINT PROFILE: TERESA OF AVILA
In Castilian Spain, Teresa was born to a wealthy family and educated in an Augustinian convent. Eschewing marriage, she entered...

ABUSE CRISIS, ROLE OF WOMEN RECURRING THEMES AT SYNOD, MEMBERS SAY
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite many positive and joyful moments during the Synod of Bishops on young people, bishops also...

Education

PEER-TO-PEER EVANGELIZATION IGNITES AT ST. BONAVENTURE

The third Tuesday of every month is a special day at St. Bonaventure Catholic School, located in Huntington Beach. The…

SR. SUSAN SLATER CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE 

Sr. Susan Slater, SHCJ ‘65, recently celebrated her golden jubilee in the religious profession. She was recognized in a special…

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST GALA PLANNED

St. John the Baptist 2018 Annual Gala and Auction: The Future in Motion will be held on Nov. 17, 2018…

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Education Headlines

PATRON’S DAY
As it begins its 16th year as an academic institution, JSerra Catholic High School hosted an historic event on Sept...

DAD-SON DAY AT JSERRA
JSerra Catholic High School hosted its 2nd Annual Dad Son Hike recently, an effort to provide opportunities for fathers and...

SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS BIG TEN COLLEGE FAIR
SMCHS hosted a Big Ten College Fair on September 5 that was open to families throughout Orange County. Twelve of...

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: ACE TEACHING FELLOWS
The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) is an intensive, two-year program of the University of Notre Dame that develops highly...