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EPISODE#74
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: REFLECTION FOR DEACON CANDIDATES

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

Listen and be fed by the anointed words of Fr. Christopher as he shares a reflection with candidates for the diaconate and their wives. His words are sure to inspire you!

 

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 9/17/22

EPISODE#43
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CHRIST CATHEDRAL ACADEMY

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

On this episode, we welcome Julianna Tapia (the Principal of CC Academy) and Patti Abeyta (Preschool Director of CC Academy).

Today’s conversation covers all the goings-on at Christ Cathedral Academy, including important issues regarding COVID-19 and school closures throughout the diocese.

Amidst it all, we have some good news to share!

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 10/31/20

EPISODE#4
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CONNECTION: GUEST IS KATHY McGUIRE, PRINCIPAL AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL ACADEMY

On this episode, host Dr. Erin Barisano welcomes Kathy McGuire to our radio studios in the Tower of Hope. Kathy is the principal of Christ Cathedral Academy; and, she shares about how the campus and the students continue to grow and thrive in amazing ways!

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 5/4/19

EPISODE#3
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CONNECTION: GUESTS ARE FR. STEVE SALLOT AND JULIE TIPTON

Today’s important topic focuses on the ‘pastor-principal relationship;’ and, our guests do a splendid job in explaining how this all works.

Let us welcome Fr. Steve Sallot (pastor) and Julie Tipton (principal) of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Newport Beach!

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 4/6/19

NEW PRINCIPAL FOR ST. PIUS V

Father Paw Lwin, pastor at St. Pius V, has announced that Dr. Joan Bravo has been selected as the school’s new principal. A selection committee comprised of a principal from the diocese, a member of the parish’s finance committee, parents, a teacher and the associate superintendent made the selection in consultation with the vicar general and with the blessing of Bishop Kevin Vann.

Dr. Bravo has worked in all levels of education, especially in the areas of K-8 education. As a teacher, she taught math, music and the sciences. As a categorical programs specialist, she worked to meet the needs of students from over 65 countries and cultures.

She served as assistant principal at Torrance High School and principal at Buena Park Junior High. She became the principal of Our Lady of Refuge School in Long Beach and then worked the last three years with St. Pius School helping to restructure the junior high program, while teaching math and science.

Dr. Bravo earned her B.S. degree from UC Santa Barbara and her teaching credential from Mount St. Mary’s College. Her administrative credentials, masters and doctorate degrees were earned at Pepperdine University.