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HOLY FAMILY IN SEAL BEACH CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

On the afternoon of Sept. 24, parishioners of Holy Family Catholic Church in Seal Beach marked the end of their... 

by NICOLE GREGORY 

A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP VANN

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Perhaps you have noticed that the Cross on top of the Tower of... 

 

GOD AND BASEBALL

On a hot summer day, Fr. Alan Benander, O.Praem, is tucked into the cool confines of the Church of Our... 

by GREG HARDESTY 

ST. ANNE’S IN SANTA ANA CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

On Sept. 2 and 3, the parishioners and clergy of St. Anne Catholic Church in Santa Ana celebrated the 100th... 

by NICOLE GREGORY 

SAVING LIVES

The Christ Cathedral campus and Diocese of Orange kicked off September’s National Suicide Prevention Month in dramatic fashion on Sept.... 

by BRADLEY ZINT 

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THE MICHAEL CLEMENTS MINILOAN PROGRAM

Fullerton’s three Catholic parishes have launched a new endeavor aimed at providing residents the funding to acquire an apartment, pay…

HELPING OUT IN NEWPORT BEACH

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and…

OC CATHOLIC AFAR

I am sharing the pictures from our group trip to attend World Youth Day 2023 in August with Pope Francis…

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Christ Cathedral

A NEW HOPE

It takes a special kind of person to monitor a crisis counseling hotline. The person must be calm, patient and…

DIOCESE TO WELCOME AUTHOR MICHAEL HEINLEIN

Our Diocese of Orange is excited to welcome author, editor and theologian, Michael R. Heinlein, who will discuss his new…

MARIAN DAYS 2023

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange will host its second annual Marian Days on July 14 and 15, a celebration…

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Sports

TACKLING A NEW ROLE

Taking over as head coach of a nationally heralded high school football program where your predecessor held the post for…

RAISE THE FLAG

Girls flag football is now an official high school sport in Orange County and all three Diocese of Orange Catholic…

“THE WINNING TRADITION BEGAN HERE”

As the head football coach at Mater Dei from 1957 to 1965, Richard “Dick” Coury led the Monarchs to three…

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THE GIFT OF MUSIC
When Michelle Thames moved to Laguna Woods from Indiana two decades ago, she brought a long-cherished Mason & Hamlin Ampico...

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY
Since 2023, the last Sunday of September is recognized as “Priesthood Sunday” in parishes throughout the United States. This celebratory...

OC CATHOLIC AFAR
Here is a picture of my friends and I visiting the volcano at Haleakala in Maui. We were there just...

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IMAGO DEI 20TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY
The Diaconate Ordination Class of 2003 celebrated its 20th Anniversary of Ordination at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Newport...

REAL PRESENCE: AN INVITATION TO EUCHARISTIC SOLIDARITY
In his discourse on the judgment of the nations in Matthew 25, Jesus says, famously: “Just as you did it...

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSIONS
I grew up in Orange County in a normal Catholic family. I went to Mass on Sundays and Holy Days,...

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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National Headlines

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

POPE BENEDICT: EIGHT YEARS AS POPE CAPPED LONG MINISTRY AS TEACHER OF FAITH

VATICAN CITY (CNS) —Retired Pope Benedict XVI, who had an impressive record as a teacher and defender of the basics…

POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI DIES AT AGE 95

The Diocese of Orange has released a statement regarding the recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The former head…

CATHOLIC NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second…

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World Headlines

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,...

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,...

Education

“IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK”

Mission San Juan Capistrano has unveiled a new audio tour program — just in time for back to school. NATHAN…

SCHOLARSHIPS MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO GIVE BACK

Growing up, Lilly Ruiz spent countless hours in religion classes and sitting with friends in the back pews at St….

ST. ANNE SCHOOL MAKES MUSIC AT MARIACHI NATIONALS

Students from St. Anne School’s bourgeoning mariachi program sharpened their skills and had fun while doing so during their recent…

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LEADERSHIP IN ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
St. Columban School’s  Brandon Fragoso is the final leader spotlight of the 2022-2023 school year. He has made a remarkable...

IN MEMORIAM: JESSE LOPEZ, ST. JUNIPERO SERRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
“Jesse loved this school so much. It will be very difficult to fill his shoes.” —Elise Trent   St. Junipero...

CATHOLIC IDENTITY AND SPIRITUAL ROOM PARENTS
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School is known for providing an outstanding Catholic, whole child education for preschool through eighth-grade...

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ACADEMY CELEBRATES NEW OC SHERIFF SUBSTATION
Our Lady of Fatima Academy recently hosted a grand opening celebration for a new OC Sheriff substation located on the...