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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... 

by Catholic News Service 

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... 

by CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE 

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS

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

by Gabriella Karina  

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... 

by CINDY WOODEN, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE  

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... 

 

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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...

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“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...

BISHOP ROBERT BARRON ON ‘BRIDGE OF SPIES’
My great mentor Monsignor Robert Sokolowski told a class of eager philosophy students many years ago that we should read...

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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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CARDINAL AND ECONOMIST ADDRESS FAITH’S ROLE IN MODERN ECONOMY
NEW YORK (CNS) — The role of faith in the free market is to insist that a just economy is...

HOW MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE LOOKING TO MINIMIZE SCREEN TIME
Denver, Colo., Sep 7, 2018 / 03:00 am (CNA/EWTN News) – Not long ago, introducing more technology into the classroom...

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE MOVIE REVIEW: ’EIGHTH GRADE’
From a moral point of view, “Eighth Grade” (A24), a low-key, moving blend of comedy and drama, is a bit...

AT HEARING, KAVANAUGH HIGHLIGHTS HIS CATHOLIC CHARITIES’ VOLUNTEER WORK
WASHINGTON (CNS) — During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Sept. 5,...

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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…

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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...

FACING FACTS, COMING TO TERMS WITH ONE’S PAST BRING PEACE, POPE SAYS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People need to make peace with their lives and anything they are running from, rather than...

SILENCE IS CHRIST’S RESPONSE TO LIES, DIVISIVENESS, POPE SAYS AT MASS
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay...

SAINT PROFILE: TARSICIUS
Tarsicius was likely an acolyte, a deacon or even a layman in Rome during the time of Emperor Valerian’s persecution....

Education

WELCOMING NEW PRINCIPALS

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

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…

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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...

ROSARY ACADEMY ROCKED THIS SUMMER
Rosary Academy was founded in September 1965 under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and administered by the...

ST. IRENAEUS PARISH SCHOOL OFFERS A FULLY ACCREDITED TK-8TH GRADE PROGRAM IN CYPRESS
  Commitment to academic excellence  With a 1:1 ratio of technology devices in grades second through eighth, our teachers have...