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Father Reynold Furrell, pastor of Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Church, blesses those attending the 13th Annual Blessing of the... 

by STAFF 

AROUND THE DIOCESE

  THE VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC CENTER CELEBRATES 25 YEARS The Vietnamese Catholic Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Mass... 

by STAFF 

BISHOP VANN DEDICATES NEW CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CHURCH

It was a historic day for the Catholic faithful in Santa Ana as Diocese of Orange Bishop Kevin W. Vann... 

by CATHI DOUGLAS 

‘NEVER FORGET’

Christ Cathedral’s bells in the Crean Tower tolled on Saturday, Sept. 11, as the Diocese of Orange honored and remembered... 

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DIOCESAN MINISTRIES CELEBRATION (DMC) IS COMING, REGISTER NOW!

Jesus has given the world a way to real peace here and in His kingdom to come. The world desperately... 

by FATHER AL BACA, DIRECTOR OF EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION FOR THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE 

Local

FORMER ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISHIONER MAKES FIRST PROFESSION

Sister Agnes Rose MacKellar, O.P., a former parishioner of St. John the Baptist Parish in Costa Mesa was one of…

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF ORANGE BID FAREWELL TO SR. JEANNETTE BLACK

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange bid farewell to one of their own, Sr. Jeannette Black, CSJ, who went…

HOLY TRINITY UNVEILS NEW DONOR WALL

Holy Trinity Catholic Church recently unveiled a new donor wall that rec­ognizes the hard work and contributions made toward making…

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Christ Cathedral

CHRIST CATHEDRAL BIDS GOODBYE TO BISHOP ESTERKA

A funeral service for the Most Reverend Peter Esterka, S.T.D., D.D. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Brno, Czechia Titular Bishop of…

ROSE RIVER MEMORIAL

Roses mean a great deal to devoted Catholics. Mother Mary is intimately aligned with roses, and the rosary includes a…

RESPECT LIFE ROSARY PROCESSION DREW 100 TO CHRIST CATHEDRAL

In response to numerous parishioners from all over the diocese asking how they could help to bring more awareness to…

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Sports

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…

SANTA MARGARITA HOLDS VIRTUAL SIGNING DAY

In the final collegiate signing day period of the school year, Santa Margarita Catholic High School honored nine athletes from…

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A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON TO REMEMBER
The Start of the 2021-22 school year for Diocese of Orange Catholic Schools brings with it some significant positive news....

TAPESTRY UNVEILED
A colorful, 32-foot-long tapestry titled “Christ Seated in Glory as the Lord of Creation” hangs above the sanctuary of Christ...

LA PURISIMA COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF LONG-TIME DEACON
Deacon Anthony “Tony” Bube of Orange, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Aug. 15 at the age of 98. Up...

Opinion Headlines

THE ESSENTIAL WHOLENESS OF PALLIATIVE CARE
As the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continues and impacts all aspects of our existence, one constant continues. While we applaud the considerable and universal efforts made by various organizations to deal with this dramatic situation, the structural limits inherent within science itself have clearly emerged. 

LEARNING THE ROSARY
I was in high school when I first learned to pray the rosary, coached by one of my favorite Sisters of Providence.  My devout paternal grandmother, who became Catholic as an adult, fell asleep every night with a rosary in her hand, but I was a teenager before I learned the powerful prayer that settles my heart and connects me with Mary. 

MAKING MEMORIES
I saw an ad on the television recently that encouraged the observer to start “making memories” with the device on offer, probably a phone of some kind. 

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

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,…

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World Headlines

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...

GOD OFFERS HUMANITY A LOVE WITH NO EQUAL ON EARTH, POPE SAYS AT AUDIENCE
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no greater love in the world than the love God has for humanity, Pope...

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...