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BLESSING OF THE WAVES HONORS BELOVED CATHOLIC PRIEST

Rev. Christian Mondor, the pastor emeritus of Sts. Simon and Jude who passed away in April, was recently honored in... 

by Douglas Morino  

TINTORETTO AND THE REFORM OF THE CHURCH

I am in Washington, DC this week for meetings of the USCCB. Since formal proceedings didn’t begin until the evening,... 

by Bishop Robert Barron  

A TECHNOLOGY VACATION

  This past week I was meeting with a group of bishop friends who meet once a month via Skype... 

by The Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange  

ENCUENTRO OPENS WITH PROCESSION, PAPAL MESSAGE, PRAYERS FOR ABUSE VICTIMS

GRAPEVINE, Texas (CNS) — A video message from Pope Francis and a procession of Encuentro crosses representing all of the... 

by NORMA MONTENEGRO FLYNN, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS COLLECTING AIRLINE MILES TO REUNITE REFUGEE FAMILIES

Washington D.C., Sep 20, 2018 / 11:14 am (CNA) – Catholic Charities USA has announced a new initiative to help... 

by CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY 

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RESTING AND PRAYING IN PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS

Facing the end of their lives, many elderly people want to give up. Sister Irma Guadalupe Padilla tells seniors instead…

52 MILES OF JOURNEY AND PRAYERS FOR IMMIGRANTS

It is the third year in a row that Felipe Tovar, a blind immigrant born in Salamanca, Mexico has joined…

EDUCATORS’ CONVOCATION

Diocese of Orange presidents, principals, and teachers gathered at Santa Margarita Catholic High School for the diocese’s annual Educator’s Convocation…

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Christ Cathedral

CHRIST CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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

ALOB RETURNS TO CHRIST CATHEDRAL

Young adult singer Andrew Laubacher, known as ALOB, is scheduled to return to Christ Cathedral for an encore musical performance…

FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY FREE

When Debbie Vallas, principal of Christ Cathedral Academy wanted to make use of the school’s magnificent Schuller-era dance studio, she…

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Sports

ATHLETE PROFILE: CAITLYN SHANK

Caitlyn Shank began playing volleyball in the fifth grade, and has had a passion for the sport ever since. Now…

YOUNG GUN

Sunset was still a half hour away when the Bryce Young-era began on a sweltering evening inside Santa Ana Stadium…

TRINITY LEAGUE ATHLETE PROFILE: EMMA HOFERER

Emma Hoferer has always loved sports, but as she approached the start of high school, she had not yet found…

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SAINT PROFILE: Martyrs of September
These 191 martyrs of the French Revolution died in four locations in Paris Sept. 2 and 3, 1792. Most were...

STEWARDSHIP IS ABOUT MORE THAN GIVING – IT’S SHARING
Stewardship is a core principle in Catholic and Christian life. In its simplest terms, it springs from the belief that...

THE (CATHOLIC) SOCIAL NETWORK
Emmanuel Villalpando seems to be a shy man, but he is the opposite. His interest in the salvation of souls...

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...

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‘GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD’

A  crisis of faith can certainly serve as the basis for a compelling drama. In the case of the Evangelical…

CHURCH PLANS THIRD-PARTY ABUSE REPORTING SYSTEM, CODE OF CONDUCT

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pledging to “heal and protect with every bit of the strength God provides us,” the U.S. bishops’…

CATHOLIC CHARITIES DISTRIBUTES DISASTER RELIEF TO AREAS HIT BY FLORENCE

RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS) — The Carolinas were hard hit with record rainfall and flooding rivers from tropical storm Florence since…

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ADDICTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES TALK ABOUT LIFE WITH OPIOID ADDICTION
ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — It was a Saturday night, and Billy was eating pizza and watching a sporting event in...

ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 MARKED WITH MOMENTS OF SILENCE, PRAYER, MASSES
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Churchgoers around the United States once again marked the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with moments...

WHY REMAIN CATHOLIC? (WITH SO MUCH SCANDAL)
This month’s column is transcribed from a video chat with Bishop Barron, available at wordonfire.com.    Hey everybody, this is...

THE BRUTAL, POWERFUL 9/11 STORIES OF CATHOLIC PRIESTS 
New York City, N.Y., Sep 11, 2018 / 03:20 am (CNA/EWTN News) – On the clear, sunny morning of Sept....

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BE GRATEFUL TO PARENTS, NEVER INSULT THEM, POPE SAYS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Honoring mothers and fathers means being grateful for the gift of life and Christians should never…

SAINT PROFILE: CYPRIAN OF CARTHAGE

One of the first great theologians in the church, this Latin father is remembered today for his writings, which are…

LISTENING CHURCH: POPE GIVES NEW VISION FOR SYNOD OF BISHOPS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Synod of Bishops increasingly should be a structure for listening to the Catholic faithful, demonstrating…

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U.S. BISHOPS TELL POPE ABUSE SCANDAL ‘LACERATED’ THE CHURCH
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the church...

POPE TO CONVENE WORLD MEETING ON ABUSE PREVENTION WITH BISHOPS’ LEADERS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is calling the presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to Rome...

SATAN IS ATTACKING BISHOPS; THEY MUST FIGHT WITH PRAYER, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops must remember, particularly when under attack, that their role is to pray, be humble in...

POPE ADVISES TEACHERS THAT THEY NEED PARENTS’ TRUST, APPRECIATION
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Without respectfully collaborating with teachers and schools, parents will risk being on their own when it...

Education

SMCHS’S SONG TEAM JOINS #ACROSSTHEFIELD CAMPAIGN

  The Aug. 31 Eagle’s Football game featured a refreshing moment of community and sportsmanship, but this moment was not…

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS

The Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce new principals who will be leading several Catholic schools. These educational leaders…

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS

The Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce new principals who will be leading several Catholic schools. These educational leaders…

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
As the newly appointed Superintendent of Catholic Schools, I welcome you to another wonderful school year in the Diocese of...

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS
In the next several weeks OC Catholic will be featuring new principals at Diocese of Orange Catholic schools.    The...

SERVITE GRAD AND NOTRE DAME STUDENT INTERN BRINGS JOY TO SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER IN SANTA ANA
Servite graduate and now University of Notre Dame sophomore Joe Mastroni served his summer internship at the Southwest Community Center...

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS
The Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce new principals who will be leading several Catholic schools. These educational leaders...