Archived Diocesan News Articles
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2008
December, 2008
- FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT (FOCA) SUMMARY
- FOCA FLYER - ENGLISH
- FOCA FLYER - ESPANOL
- CATHOLIC EDUCATORS HEAD WEST FOR 2009 ANNUAL CONVENTION
- CATOLICOS SE REUNEN EN SANTA ANA PARA LA PROCESION ANUAL EN HONOR DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
- CATHOLICS GATHER IN SANTA ANA FOR THE ANNUAL PROCESSION HONORING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
November, 2008
October, 2008
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES ALL SOULS DAY IN HONOR OF THE DEPARTED
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE TO CELEBRATE PRESTIGIOUS AND HISTORIC "RED MASS" FOR ORANGE COUNTY'S LEGAL COMMUNITY
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE WAVES IN SURF CITY USA
- PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
- ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLICS AND THEIR PETS GATHER AT THE MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FOR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
- LAGUNA HILLS PARISH TO BREAK GROUND ON $4.8 MILLION EXPANSION PROJECT
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE TO CELEBRATE PRESTIGIOUS AND HISTORIC “RED MASS” FOR ORANGE COUNTY’S LEGAL COMMUNITY
August, 2008
July, 2008- BISHOP BROWN TO CELEBRATE 2000TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF ST. PAUL WITH GREEK ORTHODOX BISHOP OF SAN FRANCISCO
June, 2008
May, 2008
- ANAHEIM/OC WALK OF STARS HONORS MSGR. SAMMON, THE HERO BEHIND THE HEROES
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE REUNITES CHILDREN AND MOTHERS THROUGH ANNUAL “GET ON THE BUS” PROGRAM
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES PENTECOST RITUAL HONORING THE HOLY SPIRIT
April, 2008
- Catholic Lobby Day
- ORANGE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS: DEBORAH PROCTOR, CEO OF ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM AND MIKE JOSEPH, CEO OF DACOR TO RECEIVE BUSINESS THICS AWARD
- THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM CELEBRATE NINTH ANNUAL JEWISH/LATINO PASSOVER SEDER
March, 2008
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE VICAR FOR RELIGIOUS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF VICARS FOR RELIGIOUS
- BISHOP BROWN CALLS ON THE FAITHFUL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PARISHES AND SCHOOLS IN NEED
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE DELEGATION TO PARTAKE IN FIRST PAPAL VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES BY POPE BENEDICT XVI
Click here to view video "Welcome Pope Benedict XVI" - BISHOP BROWN TO PRESENT FOURTH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE TO BAPTIZE MORE THAN 700 PEOPLE IN ANNUAL EASTER VIGIL
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES BLESSING OF HOLY OILS IN ANNUAL CHRISM MASS
- LOCAL VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH HISTORIC TET FESTIVAL
- BISHOP BROWN MARKS BEGINNING OF LENT WITH TRADITIONAL ASH WEDNESDAY BLESSING
- BISHOP BROWN TO ANOINT SICK AND BLESS CAREGIVERS DURING WORLD DAY OF THE SICK CELEBRATION
- KING AND QUEEN OF MARDI GRAS TO BE CROWNED IN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPY
January, 2008
2007
December, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CALLS ON LEGISLATORS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO UNINSURED CHILDREN DURING TRADITIONAL POSADAS CELEBRATION
- CATHOLICS GATHER IN SANTA ANA FOR THE ANNUAL PROCESSION HONORING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
- CATOLICOS SE REUNEN EN SANTA ANA PARA LA PROCESION ANUAL EN HONOR DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
November, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS 117 VIETNAMESE MARTYRED IN BRUTAL CATHOLIC PERSECUTION
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES SECOND ANNUAL CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST
- DIOCESAN ATTORNEY EXPLAINS RECENT SETTLEMENT ACTION AND RATIONALE
October, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES ALL SOULS DAY IN HONOR OF THE DEPARTED
- CATHOLIC YOUTH JOIN THEIR MUSLIM, MORMON AND LUTHERAN COUNTERPARTS IN FIRST EVER INTERRELIGIOUS EVENT OF ITS KIND
- SANTA MARGARITA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH DEDICATION OF NEW AQUATIC FACILITY
- ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLICS AND THEIR PETS GATHER AT THE MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FOR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
- MEDIATION TALKS SETTLE CIVIL SUITS AGAINST DIOCESE
September, 2007
- CLARIFICATION OF MEDIA REPORTS - ENGLISH
- STATEMENT FROM MSGR. URELL'S PERSONAL ATTORNEY, PATRICK A. HENNESSEY
- CLARIFICACION SOBRE REPORTES RECIENTES DE LOS MEDIOS
- CLARIFICATION OF MEDIA REPORTS - VIETNAMESE
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTICULTURAL COMMEMORATION OF THE GIFT OF FAITH
August, 2007
June, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE HOSTS 30TH ANNUAL RE-CREATION SUMMER CAMP
- TWO NEW PRIESTS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE
May, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES PENTECOST RITUAL HONORING THE HOLY SPIRIT
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE REUNITES CHILDREN AND MOTHERS THROUGH ANNUAL “GET ON THE BUS” PROGRAM
April, 2007
- CALIFORNIA CATHOLIC BISHOPS' STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING BAN ON PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS
- THE ROSARY BOWL
- ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE TO BAPTIZE MORE THAN 750 PEOPLE IN ANNUAL EASTER VIGIL
March, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES BLESSINGS OF HOLY OILS IN ANNUAL CHRISM MASS
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE SET TO OPEN ITS FIRST MAUSOLEUM IN MORE THAN 30 YEARS
(DOC) March 26, 2007 - LOCAL CATHOLICS BEGIN FASTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
(DOC) March 26, 2007 - Generous to Gather at Black & White & Orange All Over Sisters of St. Joseph to be honored
(DOC) March 20, 2007 - BISHOP BROWN CALLS ON THE FAITHFUL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PARISHES AND SCHOOLS IN (DOC) March 15, 2007
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE HOSTS FIRST CATHOLIC/MUSLIM INTERRELIGIOUS DINNER
(DOC) March 6, 2007 - LENTEN MESSAGE OF OUR HOLY FATHER BENEDICT XVI / LENT 2007
English / Español
(PDF) March 1, 2007
Hunger for Justice Campaign signatures delivered to Congressman RohrabacherFebruary, 2007
- KING AND QUEEN OF MARDI GRAS TO BE CROWNED IN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPY
(DOC) February 14, 2007
Click here for a picture - LOCAL VIETNAMESE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH HISTORIC TET FESTIVAL
(DOC) February 13, 2007 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS SACRED UNION IN ANNUAL WORLD MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION
(DOC) February 6, 2007 - OVER 300 CATHOLIC YOUTH FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNITE TO PERFORM IN MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CHORAL FESTIVAL
(DOC) February 10, 2007
January, 2007
- Award Winning Diocese of Orange Parochial Schools Open Their Doors for National Catholic Schools Week
(PDF) January 19, 2007 - Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Celebrate Three Decades of Service at Annual Conference
(PDF) January 8, 2007
2006
- Diocese of Orange Honors the Virtue of Hospitality in Traditional Posadas Celebration
(PDF) December 19, 2006 - Diocesan Deanery Peace & Justice Network E-Newsletter
(PDF) December 2006 - Diocese Of Orange Celebrates Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
(PDF) 12/6/06 - Catholics Gather in Santa Ana for the Annual Procession Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
(PDF) 12/4/06 - Catolicos Se Reunen En Santa Ana Para La Procesion Anual En Honor De Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe
(PDF) 12/4/06 - Diocesan Deanery Peace & Justice Network E-Newsletter
(PDF) 12/27/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS THE VIRTUE OF HOSPITALITY IN TRADITIONAL POSADAS CELEBRATION
(PDF) 12/22/06
- Diocese of Orange honors 117 vietnamese martyred in brutal Catholic Persecution
(PDF) 11/14/06 - Christ the King Catholic Church Presents Third Annual Catholic Liturgy Music Workshop with Rawn Harbor
(PDF) 11/10/06
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE AUXILIARY BISHOP JOINS DELEGATION ON COMPASSIONATE MISSION TO BORDER
Bishops’ visit highlights deplorable conditions & human trafficking
(PDF) 10/25/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES ALL SOULS DAY IN HONOR OF THE DEPARTED - Colorful Banners, Flowing Flowers and Skeleton Effigies are displayed at Cemetery
(PDF) 10/25/06 - Library / Media Center to Reopen at Marywood
Serves Parishioners
(PDF) 10/5/06 - THE FIRST DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL COMMISSIONED BY BISHOP BROWN
(PDF) 10/5/06 - ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLICS AND THEIR PETS GATHER AT THE MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO FOR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
(PDF) 10/4/06
- "Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics"
Published by Catholic Answers Action 9/28/06
English
Spanish - Learn about Your Catholic Faith from Home and Earn a Certification in 5 weeks
(PDF) 9/19/06 - MOST REV. TOD D. BROWN, BISHOP OF ORANGE, TO CELEBRATE PRESTIGIOUS AND HISTORIC “RED MASS” FOR ORANGE COUNTY’S LEGAL COMMUNITY
(HTML) 9/26/06
- Sisters of Providence to take registry of names to Rome for canonization of Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin
(PDF) 8/30/06 - BISHOPS LAUNCH WEBSITE AS RESOURCE FOR CATHOLICS FACING END-OF-LIFE ISSUES
(PDF) 8/17/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE WELCOMES SANTA ANA COMMUNITY TO ITS’ NEW 16,000 SQ. FT. OUR LADY OF LA VANG CHURCH
(PDF) 8/14/06 - PARROQUIA EN ANAHEIM SE RECUPERA DE UN INCENDIO
Después de sufrir un incendio, la Parroquia de San Justino Mártir, termina su restauración con un costo aproximado de $1 millón de dólares.
(PDF) 8/8/06 - ANAHEIM PARISH RECOVERS FROM ARSON
St. Justin Martyr Completes Nearly $1 Million Restoration after Fire
(PDF) 8/2/06
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE AUX. BISHOP TO SERVE AS EPISCOPAL MODERATOR OF FIRST NATIONAL ASIAN & PACIFIC CATHOLIC CONVOCATION
Leaders will discuss justice for immigrants and the increasing role of
Asian & Pacific Americans in the Church
(PDF) 6/26/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE HOSTS 29TH ANNUAL RE-CREATION SUMMER CAMP
For almost three decades, the Re-Creation camp for adults with disabilities has provided a unique setting for support, interaction, artistic exploration and spiritual growth
(PDF) 6/20/06 - MATER DEI & CORNELIA CONNELLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EMBARK ON CHORAL PILGRIMAGE THROUGHOUT ITALY
The combined 220 member choral group will perform for Pope Benedict XVI in
St. Peter’s Basilica
(PDF) 6/15/06 - THREE NEW PRIESTS HAVE DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS BUT SHARE A COMMON CALLING
Vietnamese-Americans continue to join the priesthood at an increased rate
(PDF) 6/12/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
(PDF) Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2006 - THREE NEW PRIESTS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE
New priests have diverse backgrounds but share a common calling
(PDF) 6/6/06 - KNEELING OR STANDING ARE NOT ‘MORTAL SINS’
Father Martin Tran's Retraction
(PDF) 6/2/06 - BISHOP OF ORANGE VOICES SUPPORT FOR COMPASSIONATE AND COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AT PENTECOST CELEBRATION
This annual ritual honors the Holy Spirit and marks the beginning of the church’s mission in the world
(PDF) 6/2/06
- ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS BUSINESS LEADERS
(PDF) 5/15/06 - PROMINENT RELIGIOUS LEADER AND COMMUNITY SERVANTS HONORED BY MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL
(PDF) 5/12/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE DELEGATION EMBARKS ON PILGRIMAGE TO THE GULF COAST IN SUPPORT OF HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
The Diocese of Orange has raised more than $1.5 million for Hurricane Relief
(PDF) 5/2/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE REUNTIES CHILDREN AND MOTHERS THROUGH ANNUAL “GET ON THE BUS” PROGRAM
(PDF) 5/2/06
- RELICS OF THE MEXICAN MARTYRS TO BE DISPLAYED BY DIOCESE OF ORANGE
Traveling exhibit of holy Relics crosses the United States
(PDF) 4/19/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE TO BAPTIZE MORE THAN 950 PEOPLE IN ANNUAL EASTER VIGIL
The great Easter vigil is the most momentous ceremony in the Roman Catholic Church
(PDF) 4/13/06 - LATINO AND VIETNAMESE COMMUNITIES UNITE IN THE SPIRIT OF GOOD FRIDAY TO PROMOTE IMMIGRATION REFORM
They will celebrate the traditional Stations of the Cross that depicts the Passion and death of Christ
(PDF) 4/12/06 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE CELEBRATES BLESSING OF HOLY OILS IN ANNUAL CHRISM MASS - This Mass ranks among the most solemn and significant liturgies of the church
(PDF) 4/5/06
- DIOCESE OF ORANGE HONORS LEGACY AND CONTINUED MISSION OF CESAR CHAVEZ IN MAÑANITAS CELEBRATION (PDF) 3/29/06
- Diocese of Orange Conference on Business and Ethics to be held at Chapman University on May 25th 2006 (PDF) 3/29/06
- THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE AND TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM CELEBRATE SEVENTH ANNUAL JEWISH/LATINO PASSOVER SEDER (PDF) 3/22/06
- SANTA CLARA DE ASIS PARISH COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION OF SAN DAMIANO MULTIPURPOSE CENTER - The center draws its architectural inspiration from the Umbria region of Italy (PDF) 2/23/06
- KING AND QUEEN OF MARDI GRAS TO BE CROWNED IN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE SPIRIT OF CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPY (PDF) 2/23/06
- OVER 200 CATHOLIC YOUTH FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNITE TO PERFORM IN NEWPORT BEACH CHORAL FESTIVAL (PDF) 2/10/06
- CATHOLIC PHILANTHROPISTS HONOR BISHOP TOD D. BROWN WITH EMINENT CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP AWARD (PDF) 2/3/06
- ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CONSECRATED LIFE: HONORS THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF RELIGIOUS SISTERS, BROTHERS, AND PRIESTS (PDF) 2/3/06
2005
- Catholics Gather in Santa Ana for the Annual Procession Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catolicos se Reunen en Santa Ana Para La Procesion Anual en Honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
12/2/05 - The Diocese of Orange Celebrates Patriarch's 90th Birthday
12/1/05 - MOST REV. TOD D. BROWN, BISHOP OF ORANGE WILL CELEBRATE THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF “NOSTRA AETATE”
This Ceremony will Renew the Diocese of Orange Commitment to Interreligious Dialogue and Respect - Most Rev. Tod D. Brown, Bishop of Orange, To Celebrate Prestigious and Historic "Red Mass" for Orange County's Legal Community
10/20/05 - ALERT: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage
Diocese of Orange Urges Governor to Veto Gender-Neutral Marriage Bill and Censures Two State Legislators
9/9/05 - ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC YOUTH EMBARK ON EUROPEAN PILGRIMAGE FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY
8/9/05 - Diocese of Orange Honored for Programs to Protect Children and Young People
7/27/05 - St. Justin Martyr Fire
7/25/05 - 2005 USCCB group tax exemption ruling, which covers Catholic organizations listed in the 2005 Official Catholic Directory
7/13/05 - St. Catherine of Siena's Extensive Remodel Emphasizes Architectural and Artistic Symbolism
6/29/05 - DIOCESE OF ORANGE HOSTS 28TH ANNUAL RE-CREATION SUMMER CAMP
6/17/05 - Irvine Catholic Parish Pledges $1 Million to the UCI Interfaith Center
6/16/05 - POPE JOHN PAUL II HONORS RABBI SHELTON DONNELL OF TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM: Bishop of Orange, Most Rev. Tod D. Brown Will Present the Benemerenti Medal
(6/14/05) - SEVEN NEW PRIESTS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE: Bishop Brown acknowledges need for priests to keep up with growth
(6/14/05) - POPE JOHN PAUL II HONORS RABBI SHELTON DONNELL OF TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM:
Bishop of Orange, Most Rev. Tod D. Brown Will Present the Benemerenti Medal
(6/9/05) - SEVEN NEW PRIESTS FOR THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE:
Bishop Brown acknowledges need for priests to keep up with growth (6/9/05) - Bishop's Letter of May 17th regarding the release of Diocesan Personnel Records in English and Spanish
- 2004 Audit Executive Summary Results for the Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People
(2/25/05)
2004
- Official Statement of Bishop Brown Regarding Sexual Abuse Settlement (12/6/04)
- Bishop Brown's Announcement at Press Conference Regarding the Settlement (12/6/04)
- Information regarding Proposition 71:
(9/10/04)
2003
- Carta a los Migrantes
January, 2003 - A Letter to Migrants
January, 2003