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SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE V. WADE, CA BISHOPS RESPOND

Today is a day to give thanks and celebrate. The California Catholic Conference of Bishops profoundly welcomes the Supreme Court’s... 

 

FROM BISHOP VANN

On the eve of the long-awaited Dobbs decision that will likely overturn Roe v Wade, I am grateful to see... 

by THE MOST REVEREND KEVIN W. VANN, J.C.D., D.D. 

LEADING THE WAY

JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano is on a path towards becoming the school of choice for athletes... 

by LOU PONSI 

A FOND FAREWELL

The end of an era has come for St. John Neumann Catholic Parish in Irvine. Its founder and longtime pastor,... 

by NICOLE GREGORY 

THE DIOCESE CONGRATULATES BISHOP DOLAN

Bishop Vann, Bishop Freyer and Bishop Nguyen rejoice with our good neighbor and friend, Bishop John Dolan, being appointed as... 

 

Local

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY

Bishop Kevin W. Vann is pictured with Auxiliary Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen and Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer during the special…

AROUND OUR DIOCESE

BLESSING OF THE HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN Bishop Kevin W. Vann blessed Christ Cathedral’s Hazel Wright Organ on Friday, June 10…

HOPE, BLESSINGS AND DINNER IN DANA POINT

Former English professor Jan Rainbird does a lot of cooking at St. Timothy’s Church in Laguna Niguel where he cooks…

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Christ Cathedral

LONG JOURNEY OF FAITH

Doctors told the mother there was no hope for her 9-year-old son. It was early summer 1979, and a severe…

‘MY LIFE HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED’

From his 11-floor office in the Tower of Hope, Father Christopher Smith can savor a panoramic view of Orange County…

GOING VIRTUAL

With its stunning architecture and rich history, the Christ Cathedral campus is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cathedrals in…

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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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YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Walking onto the campus of Christ Cathedral Academy (CCA) is a truly breathtaking experience. The beauty, majesty and immense history...

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY
Docent tours of Christ Cathedral are returning this summer! Tours begin again starting July 25. Currently, the Diocese has a...

AROUND OUR DIOCESE
CYPRESS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HELP VETERANS The Cypress Knights of Columbus Council 8599 at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church just completed...

Opinion Headlines

LOVE’S GENIUS AND CHOOSING LIFE OVER WAR: ON PRAYING FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
As full-scale war breaks out by Putin’s Russian invasion, in Ukraine there are sadly now Christians, who share in the...

HOW TOM BRADY CAN INSPIRE OUR LENTEN DISCIPLINE
Tom Brady has retired. Even as I write these words, I can still hardly believe it. The “greatest of all...

HOW TO HELP THE ELDERLY AND THOSE WHO SERVE THEM
Soon after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Pope Saint John Paul II initiated the celebration of World Day of...

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...