James “Jim” Cruickshank catches up on OC Catholic news outside St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Portumna, County Galway, Ireland on…
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OC CATHOLIC AFAR
Dominic and Derric Montes read an issue of OC Catholic before school at Christ Cathedral Academy. —Submitted by Christina Montes
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WHY I TEACH IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Teaching at a Catholic school holds a special place in my heart. From personal conviction, faith integration, values-based education, supportive…
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LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST
As Catholics, we all love renewal stories—those stories where someone who has drifted away from the Church is drawn back…
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OC CATHOLIC AFAR
La Purísima (Orange) parishioners Tan Van Nguyen and his wife Tien Pho traveled to Santorini, Greece in September. Anastasi Church…
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OC CATHOLIC AFAR
The Bravo Family visited the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral in Bohol, Philippines during their summer vacation. Pictured: Luke, Gerardine…
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REMEMBERING LIVES LOST
St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel hosted Orange County’s 8th annual Homeless Persons’ Inter-Religious Memorial Service on Dec. 21….
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OC CATHOLIC RECIPE SWAP
Growing up, my eldest aunt would make baklava for our extended family to share on New Year’s Day. She would…
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THE GIFT OF LIFE
John “Jay” Horan sits at his kitchen table, a thick black binder in front of him. A few years ago,…
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WONDERFUL EVENTS!
The Diocese of Orange’s Filipino community gathered together on Dec. 6 to kick off the Simbang Gabi celebration at St….