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EPISODE#73
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: HISPANIC MINISTRY – A VISIT WITH FR MARIO JUAREZ

Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host, Fr. Christopher Smith.

Fr. Mario Juarez has been the Parochial Vicar at Christ Cathedral for the past 6 years. In working closely with Fr. Christopher, he’s been able to help oversee a thriving Hispanic ministry in Orange County. As a first-generation Mexican American, Fr. Mario talks about his background and eventual journey to the priesthood.

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Originally broadcast on 07/01/22

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EPISODE #297
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE ROLE OF A VICAR GENERAL IN A DIOCESE

Welcome to another episode of Empowered by the Spirit featuring host Deacon Steve Greco.

On this week’s program, we enjoy a visit with Msgr. Stephen Doktorczyk, the Vicar-General for the Diocese of Orange. He also serves as the Moderator of the Curia.

He wears several hats in his role; and, he has a truly fascinating background.

Tune in and find out all about it!

Originally broadcast on 2/6/22

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CHRISTOPHER TUAN PHAM

Age: 43

Years in the priesthood: 8

Hometown: Irvine

Favorite pastimes: Swimming, cooking, singing

Favorite destinations: Rome, France and Hong Kong

First job: Receptionist at Ramada Hotel

Favorite areas of ministry: Hearing confession, anointing of the sick and celebrating Mass

Favorite book: “The Confessions of Saint Augustine”

Favorite scripture: Matthew 25, The Last Judgement

Raphael Nguyen

Age: 63

Years in the priesthood: 18

Favorite pastime: Soccer

Any job in the world: Educator

Favorite food: Vietnamese cuisine

What drew him to the ministry: “Loving Jesus and the church.”

Favorite scripture: John 8:12 – “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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