Latest Stories OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA In 2022, Teresa Wyszomirski, a native of Poland and longtime resident of Anaheim Hills, met with then rector of the... by LOU PONSI NO EASY FEAT When St. Joachim Church in Costa Mesa opened its doors in 1965, the congregation was small. The restrooms – two... by LOU PONSI FROM BISHOP VANN Dear Brothers and Sisters All, In these days of the Christmas season, I am writing these words from Vietnam. I... by THE MOST REVEREND KEVIN W. VANN, JCD, DD IN REMEMBRANCE Leaders from several faith traditions gathered together on Dec. 21, at the Lutheran Church of the Cross in Laguna Woods... by NICOLE GREGORY 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... by STAFF Search RECENT STORIES AROUND OUR DIOCESE PRAYING WITH POPE FRANCIS THE EUCHARIST: SOURCE & SUMMIT OF CONSECRATED LIFE WHEN DOES LIFE BEGIN? 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PAUL MISSION CIRCLE CONTINUES NEARLY 60-YEAR LEGACYEach year when the Christmas season is upon us, our minds may turn to how we can give to those... MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEYAt St. Anne Catholic Church in Seal Beach, we’ve celebrated Midnight Mass at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve since s... AROUND OUR DIOCESETHE YEAR OF HAZEL CONCERT SERIES The Year of Hazel concert series continued on Dec. 16 with the Christmas at... Opinion Headlines NATIONAL VOCATIONS WEEKWhat is a vocation? How do I discern my vocation? Is it possible to know God’s will for my life?... RESPECT FOR ALL LIFEWe are all precious gifts from God. We were intentionally created by Him to serve a unique purpose in His... RESPECT FOR LIFE BEGINS AND ENDS IN GODFor Catholics across the country and for us here in the Diocese of Orange, October marks Respect Life Month. In... 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