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TECH TOOLS FOR THE FAITHFUL

Like many of us, Pope Francis has a love-hate relationship with technology.   While 17.2 million people follow him on Twitter... 

by Cathi Douglas  

A PLACE OF PEACE

“Contemplation,” Cardinal Sarah once wrote, “is the heart of Christianity.” Cardinal Sarah is emphatic that the practice — and necessity... 

by James Day 

SAYING GOODBYE TO CORNELIA CONNELLY SCHOOL

At the end of the 2019-2020 academic school year, after nearly 60 years of challenging and inspiring young women to... 

by Jenelyn Russo 

EVERYONE IS INCLUDED

On more than one occasion, Pope Francis has greeted his audience by raising one hand, placing his two middle fingers... 

by Larry Urish 

OUR JOURNEY BACK BEGINS: GUIDELINES FOR REOPENING

The Diocese of Orange on May 22 announced that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of... 

by STAFF 

Local

GOD’S HANDS

While resources have been in short supply due to the pandemic, this hasn’t stopped volunteers at St. Columban from assisting…

OUR JOURNEY BACK

Diocese of Orange leaders, in close collaboration with clergy and public health officials, are preparing for a phased-in approached to…

ST. JOACHIM PARISH MAKES MASKS FOR JAIL STAFF

Fred LaPuzza, director of the Diocese of Orange Office of Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry, delivered 30 COVID-19 masks to the Santa…

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Christ Cathedral

FIRST MARRIAGE INSIDE CHRIST CATHEDRAL

The first wedding ceremony took place in Christ Cathedral, following the cathedral’s dedicated in July 2019. Christine Brito and Freddy…

HEART OF THE CAMPUS

What pulled Christianity out of the Dark Ages so many centuries ago? It was St. Benedict’s simple rule for the…

CATHEDRAL MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY EXPANSION UPDATE 

A year -and-a-half after ground was officially broken, work on the first phase of expansion on the Cathedral Memorial Gardens…

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Sports

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…

MOVING UP IN THE WORLD

In another round of signing ceremonies that saw high school seniors commit to playing college athletics, both Santa Margarita Catholic…

HOMETOWN BALL

Sharing the same athletes has long been a source of tension between high school coaches and their counterparts at surrounding…

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Local Headlines

DIOCESE OF ORANGE ANNOUNCES LIMITED PUBLIC MASSES CAN BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14 IN PHASED APPROACH
The Diocese of Orange on May 22 announced that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of...

LOVE AT WORK AT ST. POLYCARP 
Even though St. Polycarp Church’s Family Support Center is closed due to COVID-19, parish volunteers continue to help our parishioners...

CHANGE OF PLANS
Kate Howmann and fiancé Kyle Matthews had their date, church and reception venue all set. A professional event planner, Howmann...

Opinion Headlines

THE FORGOTTEN WORLD OF THE SHROUD
What more is there to add about the Shroud of Turin? The linen cloth with the faint image of the...

WE REMAIN MISSIONARY DISCIPLES OF JESUS
In response to the current crisis surrounding the Coronavirus, we acknowledge fears and urgency to save lives, caution against panic,...

LENT: ANOTHER STEP TOWARD ‘ENOUGH’
“What is enough for you?” was a question posed to my husband and me by our financial adviser.  Many factors...

National

RESEARCH AIMS TO QUANTIFY AND EXPLAIN DROP IN US RELIGIOSITY

CNA Staff, May 27, 2020 / 12:09 am (CNA) – The current drop in the number of people in the…

CHURCHES BEGIN NAVIGATING A GRADUAL REOPENING WITH SAFETY AS TOP PRIORITY

In recent weeks, U.S. dioceses have begun issuing their own plans for the gradual reopening of churches over several phases…

ST. JOHN PAUL II SHRINE’S EVENTS MARK POPE’S 100TH BIRTHDAY

WASHINGTON (CNS) ––  St. John Paul II, the longest reigning pope in modern history, was born May 18, 1920, and…

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National Headlines

EXTREME CAUTION TOPS CHECKLISTS FOR CATHOLIC COLLEGES TO REOPEN IN FALL
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Long before graduation ceremonies are over, college administrators usually have an eye on the upcoming fall semester....

CATHOLIC DOCTORS SAY CHURCHES ESSENTIAL, OFFER ‘ROAD MAP’ TO SAFELY REOPEN
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A blue-ribbon panel of Catholic doctors from some of the nation’s top research hospitals and universities...

FROM BEHIND THE CAMERA LENS, BISHOPS ADAPT TO ‘VIRTUAL’ DIOCESES
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops John E. Stowe, Oscar Cantu, and Mark J. Seitz are known for putting on the miles...

NEWSOM URGED TO PROVIDE MORE FUNDS TO IMMIGRANTS, WORKERS DURING PANDEMIC
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — California’s Catholic bishops have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to increase aid to immigrants without documents and low-wage...

World

SAINT PROFILE: MADELEINE SOPHIE BARAT

Born to a cooper and winemaker in Burgundy, France, Madeleine was educated by her older brother, Louis, who was studying…

VATICAN CALLS ATTENTION TO GROWING FOOD CRISIS FROM CORONAVIRUS

Vatican City, May 16, 2020 / 09:52 am (CNA) – The coronavirus emergency is also causing a food-related crisis, Vatican…

ST. PETER’S BASILICA REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Almost 10 weeks after St. Peter’s Basilica was closed to the public in cooperation with Italy’s…

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World Headlines

SAINT PROFILE: PASCHAL BAYLON
Born to a Spanish shepherd family, Paschal was said to have taught himself to read while tending sheep. At age...

‘WE’VE NEVER KNOWN ANYTHING LIKE THIS’ – HELPING PEOPLE MOURN DURING CORONAVIRUS
CNA Staff, May 12, 2020 / 01:30 am (CNA) – The coronavirus pandemic has upended social life, politics and the...

POPE FRANCIS SAYS PANDEMIC SHOWS NEED FOR MORE NURSES
Vatican City, May 12, 2020 / 06:30 am (CNA) – The coronavirus crisis has shown that governments need to invest...

POPE FRANCIS PRAYS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AFTER CORONAVIRUS LAYOFFS
Vatican City, May 11, 2020 / 04:30 am (CNA) – Pope Francis began his morning Mass on Monday by praying...

Education

PARENTS KEY TO MONITORING SUCCESS OF DISTANCE LEARNING

As the nation continues to work through the challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County Catholic schools continue to deliver…

TIME ON OUR HANDS

While Orange County Catholic schools remain in a distance-learning format for the remainder of this school year due to the…

ORANGE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EXCEL IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange Catholic Schools has launched a comprehensive online learning system…

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Education Headlines

LEARNING AND CONNECTING ONLINE AND IN LIFE
In recent weeks, Orange County Catholic schools have embarked on a new method of delivering curriculum through distance learning. And...

ST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY EXCELS AT  DISTANCE LEARNING
As schools and school districts throughout Orange County race to provide an effective remote learning educational platform for all students,...

LEARNING ONLINE
There may be no better catalyst for growth in life than during times of adversity and change. As our nation...

SAINT PROFILE: TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO
In times of crisis, God always surprises the Church with unlikely saints, through whom Christ’s light radiates beyond their local...