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HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

Bishop Kevin W. Vann took off his shoes and sat down at the main console of one of the world’s... 

by GREG HARDESTY 

CELEBRATING MOTHER TERESA

“What I can do, you cannot do. What you can do, I cannot do. But together, we can do something... 

by JOAN PATTEN 

WHO IS HAZEL WRIGHT?

The most famous pipe organ in the world is named after Hazel C. Wright, a Chicago philanthropist who had an... 

 

THE RETURN OF AN ICON: HAZEL IS BACK!

One of the great joys (and occasionally frustrations!) of being an organist is the novelty afforded by performing on instruments... 

by DAVID CREAN, D.M.A. 

COMING TOGETHER

The term “Synod” comes from the ancient Greek word for “coming together,” and refers to bishops gathering to pray and... 

by GREG HARDESTY 

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AROUND OUR DIOCESE

ALBUM RELEASE As part of the Hazel Wright Organ’s 40th anniversary and restoration celebration, Christ Cathedral’s two organists are releasing…

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY

A rainbow over Our Lady of La Vang Shrine, Christ Cathedral campus. —Submitted by Mike Lerma, Cathedral’s Detail Security

PRAYING FOR CHANGE

Dedicated to helping the undocumented of San Juan Capistrano, Mission Basilica’s Immigration Ministry has provided free consultation with lawyers, workshops…

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MARIAN DAYS

For the Vietnamese Catholic faithful in the United States, there are several different annual Marian Days throughout the year, such…

MEN OF SINCERITY

In what is usually a kind of penultimate step on the road to priesthood, three seminarians recently became transitional deacons…

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY

The Christ Cathedral parish community celebrated the retirement of Fr. Christopher Smith, the cathedral’s rector and episcopal vicar since 2012,…

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Sports

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

All three Diocese of Orange High Schools—Mater Dei, Santa Margarita and Rosary Academy—compete in the Trinity League, which boasts some…

THE RETURN TO SPORTS

For the first time in two years, back to school also means back to sports as Diocese of Orange Catholic…

ON THE RISE

Prior to saying goodbye to the Class of 2021, several senior high school athletes were recognized this spring for their…

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WE WERE BORN READY
Did you know that the Catholic Church is the largest provider of private social services in California? Every year it...

AROUND OUR DIOCESE
ST. JOACHIM CHURCH TO HOST ALPHA SERIES St. Joachim Church in Costa Mesa will be hosting an Alpha series exploring...

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY
A Christ Cathedral Academy student tends to her classwork during the first week of school. —Photo by Steven Georges/Diocese of...

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JOURNEYING TOGETHER IN DISCIPLESHIP
There is so much joy and excitement surrounding the start of a new school year! From freshly pressed uniforms to...

MARIAN DAYS
For the Vietnamese Catholic faithful in the United States, there are several different annual Marian Days throughout the year, such...

PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION
As a young man, when I heard the word evangelization, I thought of far away places where missionaries were preaching...

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

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…

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World Headlines

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,...

POPE ASKS ALL CATHOLICS TO STEP UP COMMITMENT TO SAVING CREATION
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To help lead the world’s Catholics along a journey of intensified action in caring for creation,...

SHROUD OF TURIN TO GO ON VIRTUAL DISPLAY FOR HOLY SATURDAY
Rome Newsroom, Mar 4, 2021 / 03:00 am (CNA) – For the second time, the Shroud of Turin will be...

POPE FRANCIS PRAYS FOR A RENEWAL OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Vatican City, Mar 3, 2021 / 05:00 am (CNA) – Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is...

Education

HONDA CENTER HOSTS SMCHS GRADUATION

Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s class of 2021 had the rare opportunity to graduate on stage at The Honda Center,…

SUPERINTENDENT BARISANO JOINS PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY’S ACCOUNTABILITY WEBINAR

Last month, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Orange, Dr. Erin Barisano, participated as a panelist in a…

A STRONG COMMUNITY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

What started out as effort to generate funds for new school sports and PE equipment turned into a big opportunity to renew community spirit at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.

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Education Headlines

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL RECEIVES TECHNOLOGY GIFT
The staff at St. Joseph Catholic School in Santa Ana received some unexpected gifts recently when a generous donation provided...

ST. BONAVENTURE TACKLES INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND FAITH
Science and faith – can they coexist in the same space? In our present Covid-era world, it seems that the two belief systems might forever remain in conflict.  

SENIORS SIGN UP
The celebration of high school senior athletes who have committed to playing their respective sports at the collegiate level continued...

HEALTHY CHILDREN OF GOD AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
With a continued emphasis on supporting the needs of the whole student, St. John the Baptist Catholic School encouraged its...