Bishop’s Blog

The Hyde Amendment and the sanctity of life

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, For nearly half a century – since 1976 – every year the Hyde Amendment…

THE HONORABLE AMY CONEY BARRETT: A WITNESS TO FAITH, INTELLIGENCE, AND CHARITY

One thing is certain about this year: it has been full of difficult surprises. For instance, a particular shock came…

Jesus in Our Midst: Discovering Local Hope Amidst National Distress

Servant of God Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement, was adept at bringing us to the heart of the…

Senate Bill 360 -An example of good intentions making bad legislation

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With affection and serious concern I write to ensure that you are aware of…

Holy Thursday Homily (delivered at Holy Family Cathedral)

Dear brothers and sisters here at Holy Family this evening: As we gather at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper…

“DO NOT BE AFRAID. OPEN WIDE THE DOORS FOR CHRIST”

“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ” – Pope Saint John Paul II, on the day of…

Update: 9/23/18 With Anaheim White House Owner/Chef Bruno Serato for special event honoring him

Eucharistic Adoration, Prayer and Reparation (Feast of St. Matthew)

At the beginning of the story of our Diocese , the founding Bishop William Johnson among his many other pastoral…

Taking a “technology vacation”

Dear friends in the Lord, This past week I was meeting with a group of bishop friends who meet once…

Social Media break

To my dear friends in Christ: I have decided to take a technology break away from social media. This is…

Bishop Vann’s message regarding the testimony of former Papal Nuncio Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò

Archbishop Viganò (far left) and Bishop Vann, after celebrating Mass for students of St. Anne in Santa Ana   […

Why Psalm 51?

As most of you know, I wrote a letter to you last week on the Feast of the Assumption expressing…