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Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith.
On this program, we are graced by two distinguished guests: Fr. Chris Heath (diocesan archivist) and Mike Shanahan (retired police captain for the city of Tustin). We will talk about the unique role of a police chaplain. Get ready for some riveting stories and conversation!
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Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. On this episode, he continues the conversation with guest Gil Alderete of Catholic Men’s Fellowship of California. The topic on the table is: “growing in holiness and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ!”
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Originally broadcast on 9/4/22
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Tune in for a very engaging back-and-forth conversation today (Deacon to Deacon). Deacon Steve Greco is thrilled to welcome the new head of the deaconate to our studio in the Tower of Hope, none other than Deacon Tom Saenz. These two friends are passionate about Jesus and passionate about the ministry of deacons in the Catholic Church.
Tune in for a healthy dose of inspiration!
Originally broadcast on 7/17/22
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On this podcast, Deacon Steve Greco welcomes first-time guest, Chris Morris to the program. Chris is fully engaged in helping to lead the RCIA program at Holy Family Church in the City of Orange. He’s also teaming up with Steubenville University (OH) to help facilitate their Franciscan Parish Mission program to local parishes.
Listen as Chris shares the unique and subtle ways he has ministered alongside youth and young adults over the years. You will no doubt be inspired by these powerful testimonies of faith!
Originally broadcast on 6/26/22
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Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange, California. He is the founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, which engages in evangelization and support of the foreign missions. His guest today is a dynamic woman who originally hails from Uganda. Her name is Monica Anyango; and, her powerful story of an amazing life journey will no doubt inspire you!
Originally broadcast on 5/8/22
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Welcome to another episode of Empowered by the Spirit featuring host Deacon Steve Greco.
Deacon Steve is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange, California. He is head of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, which engages in evangelization and support of the foreign missions. His guest is Katie Hughes, who works with Deacon Steve in Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry.
Originally broadcast on 2/13/22
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On this episode of Empowered by the Spirit with host Deacon Steve Greco, he welcomes back Catholic singer, songwriter and speaker, Donna Lee. This broadcast is part of an ongoing series that’s been coined as “Living Testimonies – The 5th Gospel.” As Deacon likes to often say, WE are the 5th Gospel! It’s the way we live our walk of faith, each and every day!
Tune in, and be inspired!
Originally broadcast on 9/19/21
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It’s time for another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith.
This week, Fr. Christopher welcomes Katie Dawson to the studio. Katie is the Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Orange. She’ll talk about the important role we all play in sharing our Catholic faith with others. They will also discuss an event called the Diocesan Ministries Celebration that recently took place on the campus of Christ Cathedral.
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Originally broadcast on 10/9/21
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Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring your host, Fr. Christopher Smith.
Today, we’ll be talking about Catholic social teaching and restorative justice. Joining Fr. Christopher in-studio is a gentleman named Fred LaPuzza. Fred is the Director of the Office of Restorative Justice for the Diocese of Orange. Among other things, the restorative justice ministry targets those who are incarcerated in our jail systems in Orange County. They help to bring awareness about their work to local parishes and the community as a whole; and, they advocate for laws that are in line with Catholic social teaching and the Gospel.
Original broadcast date 9/18/21
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Host Fr. Christopher Smith welcomes longtime friend and collaborator in ministry, Monsignor Mike Heher, to the program today. Msgr. Mike is the former Vicar General of the Diocese of Orange and the current pastor of St. Anne Church in Seal Beach. He is also an accomplished author.
Give a listen as they reflect on many years ministering to God’s people in the Diocese of Orange!
Original broadcast date 7/31/21
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