IN THE EARLY DAWN, while the world still held its breath between darkness and light, the women made their way…
Opinion
THE DECREE ESTABLISHING THE CHURCH OF ORANGE
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT historical documents in the diocesan archives is the Apostolic Constitution establishing the Diocese of Orange….
Opinion
ANCHORED IN CHRIST’S LOVE: CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
AS THE CALENDAR TURNS toward late January, a unique sense of joy and purpose begins to fill our hallways. Here…
Opinion
MY JOURNEY INTO THE SHROUD OF TURIN
WHEN I WAS IN THE Jesuit novitiate at age 22, I happened upon a book in the novitiate library entitled,…
Opinion
THE SHROUD: AN IMAGE OF HIS LOVE
HOW CAN IT BE THAT a humble piece of linen cloth with a faint image provokes such fervent devotion, wonder…
Opinion
MAKING JESUS KNOWN THROUGH THE SHROUD
OTHONIA, THE international organization responsible for sharing knowledge about the Shroud, is excited to partner with the Diocese of Orange…
Opinion
FOLLOWING CHRIST TOGETHER: MY JOURNEY WITH THE VIETNAMESE CHURCH
Editor’s Note: Bishop Vann’s column centered on World Mission Sunday (Oct. 19), is featured in the October issue of Mission:…
Opinion
ANCHORED IN CHRIST’S LOVE: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
AS THE SUMMER FADES and we find ourselves entering into the rhythm of a new school year, it is a…
Opinion
GRIEF & HOPE: A REFLECTION ON LOSS
GROWING UP IN A CATHOLIC family just outside of Baltimore, I always dreamed of having a big family of my…
Opinion
BEARING FRUIT IN HOPE: OUR GRADUATES TRANSFORM THE WORLD
THERE IS SO MUCH JOY and excitement surrounding graduation season! From cap and gown ceremonies to proud family celebrations, the…









