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LIFETIME LEGACY ISSUE NO. 8

Randy Redwitz ambles up to the table in a conference room on the 17th floor of a high-rise building in... 

by GREG HARDESTY 

BANDING TOGETHER TO GIVE BACK

It started with a single case of water. In 2008, Brendon O’Shea, a parishioner at St. Martin de Porres Church... 

by LOU PONSI 

DIOCESE OF ORANGE UNVEILS PLANS FOR SECOND PHASE OF OUR LADY OF LA VANG SHRINE

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, before a crowd of supporters, the Diocese of Orange unveiled plans and provided a blessing for... 

by BRADLEY ZINT AND LOU PONSI 

I THIRST ORANGE COUNTY

The first ever “I Thirst Orange County,” a day of prayer, music, teaching and celebration, takes place at Christ Cathedral... 

by LOU PONSI 

A TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Rosary Academy senior Alex Bohn called it the “Scholarship of a Lifetime.” The scholarship funded Bohn’s eight-day trip to Rome... 

by LOU PONSI 

Local

LEADERSHIP IN ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

The OC Catholic’s series on Leadership in Orange County Catholic Schools spotlights the outstanding leaders throughout our county schools. This…

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach recently installed a new statue of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta…

AROUND OUR DIOCESE

MATER DEI STUDENTS PERFORM AT DISNEY’S CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK Students from Mater Dei’s Performing Arts Department delivered a 30-minute musical…

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Christ Cathedral

IN MEMORIAM

It is with great sadness that the Diocese of Orange and Christ Cathedral community announce the passing of Dr. Frederick…

HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

Bishop Kevin W. Vann took off his shoes and sat down at the main console of one of the world’s…

WHO IS HAZEL WRIGHT?

The most famous pipe organ in the world is named after Hazel C. Wright, a Chicago philanthropist who had an…

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Sports

SPORTS AND FAITH

After a two-year plus hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bob Gibson is back hosting “Catholic Sports View,” a weekly…

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

All three Diocese of Orange High Schools—Mater Dei, Santa Margarita and Rosary Academy—compete in the Trinity League, which boasts some…

THE RETURN TO SPORTS

For the first time in two years, back to school also means back to sports as Diocese of Orange Catholic…

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Local Headlines

AROUND OUR DIOCESE
ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES FR. BAO St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Tustin recently organized a gala to celebrate their...

MOMENTS IN OUR JOURNEY
This year, St. Columban Catholic School had the honor of having Fr. Kevin Sweeney, Navy/Marine Veteran (center bottom row) as...

MIKE CHAMBERLIN SINGS ON
Mike Chamberlin knows how to play a room. The retired television news and sports reporter turned musician had the residents...

Opinion Headlines

RESPECT FOR ALL LIFE
We 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 GOD
For Catholics across the country and for us here in the Diocese of Orange, October marks Respect Life Month. In...

REFLECTION: A ‘SHINY BOX’
A few years back, I was standing at the back of my Church, ready to proceed with the Gospel book...

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

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…

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…

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World Headlines

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,...

SHROUD OF TURIN TO GO ON VIRTUAL DISPLAY FOR HOLY SATURDAY
Rome Newsroom, Mar 4, 2021 / 03:00 am (CNA) – For the second time, the Shroud of Turin will be...

POPE FRANCIS PRAYS FOR A RENEWAL OF THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Vatican City, Mar 3, 2021 / 05:00 am (CNA) – Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is...

Education

HONDA CENTER HOSTS SMCHS GRADUATION

Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s class of 2021 had the rare opportunity to graduate on stage at The Honda Center,…

SUPERINTENDENT BARISANO JOINS PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY’S ACCOUNTABILITY WEBINAR

Last month, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Orange, Dr. Erin Barisano, participated as a panelist in a…

A STRONG COMMUNITY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

What started out as effort to generate funds for new school sports and PE equipment turned into a big opportunity to renew community spirit at St. John the Baptist Catholic School.

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Education Headlines

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL RECEIVES TECHNOLOGY GIFT
The staff at St. Joseph Catholic School in Santa Ana received some unexpected gifts recently when a generous donation provided...

ST. BONAVENTURE TACKLES INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND FAITH
Science and faith – can they coexist in the same space? In our present Covid-era world, it seems that the two belief systems might forever remain in conflict.  

SENIORS SIGN UP
The celebration of high school senior athletes who have committed to playing their respective sports at the collegiate level continued...

HEALTHY CHILDREN OF GOD AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
With a continued emphasis on supporting the needs of the whole student, St. John the Baptist Catholic School encouraged its...