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More than one-million-dollars is needed to aid parishes and schools in socio-economically depressed but spiritually rich communities
 The Most Reverend Tod D. Brown, Bishop of Orange has called on parishioners within the diocese to raise an estimated $400,000 for the Aid to Parishes and Schools in Need Fund (APSN) the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2008. The APSN assists communities that have a diminished ability to raise operating funds for parish programs and parochial schools due to socioeconomic pressures within their communities. The $400,000 will supplement what is contributed by the Pastoral Service Appeal (PSA), the principal funding source for Diocesan ministries. This essential program has contributed more than $2 million since 2005 to parishes and schools in need, in addition to the more than $5 million contributed to “at risk” schools as a part of Bishop Brown’s Catholic School Assistance Program announced in June 2007.
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 Mothers Day on Sunday, May 11th is a celebration of all mothers who choose life. Roses will be on-sale at many parishes on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th, which provide significant financial support for all of the Life Centers. Consider purchasing a rose for your Wife, your Mom and Grandma!
Throughout the year, there are Respect Life Clinics and Centers in Orange County that help women who are struggling to bring children into the world under difficult circumstances or women who need healing from the pain of having an abortion.
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 Summer is a wonderful season to renew, to learn, to deepen in our Catholic Faith. All Catechists, Parishioners, Youth Ministers, Director’s of Religious Education, and Adult Formation Ministers are invited to share in the Summer Institute of 2008.
El verano es un fantástico tiempo para aprender, profundizar y renovarnos en nuestra fe católica durante el Instituto de Verano 2008.
Los cursos ofrecidos por el Instituto están disponibles a todos los católicos adultos, Especialmente a Diáconos, Catequistas, Lideres Parroquiales, Grupos de Oración, Agentes de Pastoral y otros ministros.
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 The Diocesan 30th anniversary commemorative book, Learning, Loving Living our Faith, named after Bishop Brown’s Pastoral Letter, covers the history and growth of both Orange County and the diocese. In another section, short histories and photographs of all of our parishes and centers are presented. Also featured are many of the outstanding works of art in our church buildings and church grounds.
Copies of the book are now available from your parish.
Please contact your local parish for more info...
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2008 Summer Institute Class Schedule Is Here!!!!
Institute for Pastoral Ministy Registration Form (English)
PERMANENT SITES - 03-03-08 - CHANGE DAY - FOR FINGERPRINTING
