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OUR PLACE OF REST

Reflection, serenity and hope are at the heart of the Christ Cathedral Memorial Gardens expansion, a project that more than... 

by JENELYN RUSSO 

AROUND OUR DIOCESE

NEW BRONZE SCULPTURES ARRIVE AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL On Friday, Sept. 24, the first of four new bronze bas-relief sculptures that... 

by STAFF 

OUR ROOTS AND OUR TRADITION

On a stage and dressed in full 17th century-style regalia, Darak and Grace Swiatkowski, the ceremonial Lord and Lady of... 

by GREG MELLEN 

A MILESTONE

St. Martin De Porres Church in Yorba Linda has been celebrating its 50th anniversary for the last year, culminating in... 

by NICOLE GREGORY 

WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED: WE ALL HAVE A PART TO PLAY

Immigration letters of good standing. Asylum. CalFresh food assistance. Lactation consulting. Emergency housing. Health care. Childcare. Jobs. Accommodations at university.... 

by THE MOST REVEREND KEVIN W. VANN 

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MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY

Sister JoAnn Ashburn, OP – SCA eighth grade teacher at Saint Catherine’s Academy in Anaheim and Sister Johnellen Turner, OP…

AROUND OUR DIOCESE

INAUGURAL ROSARY AND MASS The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange celebrated the first Rosary and Mass at the Our Lady…

FIVE CENTURIES

At 16 years of age Ignatius of Loyola was sent to serve as a page in the household of John…

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Christ Cathedral

‘NEVER FORGET’

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

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…

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…

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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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OCTOBER: THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Why do Catholics pray the Rosary? There are so many reasons and benefits of the Rosary. It is a tradition...

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY
Bishop Kevin W. Vann and Father Walter Jenkins are pictured before Mass on Sunday, Sept. 26 during which Father Walter...

RESPECT LIFE MONTH IN THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE
“Worth,” a recently released Netflix movie explores the daunting task of assigning value to the lives lost in the terrorist...

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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...

SEVEN SURPRISING PLACES TO FIND GOD THIS SUMMER
School is done and summer has begun. But between registering kids for sports and mapping family road trips, I’ve had...

UNTIL WE HAVE FACES
My husband and i don’t have cable, a choice made in part to spare ourselves from the punditry served up...

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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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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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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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...