
OC Catholic Radio
The Official News Source of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
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157 episodes
EPISODE #320: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS
It’s rare when two of our key radio/podcast hosts sit down together in the studio, but it does happen occasionally. With the recent passing of Pope Francis, it was time to bring them together to reflect on his life and legacy. Rick Howick of
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EPISODE #319: OUR LADY AT THE CENTER (DOCUMENTARY FILM)
Who is Our Lady of La Vang? On this episode of “OC Catholic Radio,” host Rick Howick sits down with the creators of “Our Lady at the Center,” a new documentary premiering on May 11 and May 17 in Orange County that explores that question and so ...
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EPISODE #318: THE JOURNEYMAN’S LABYRINTH
This podcast episode is the story of a man, inspired by a newfound faith, who’s been charged to “give back.” The story of Peter Hlavin is sure to give you a boost, in unexpected ways. A competitive athlete dating back to his high school days, P...
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EPISODE #317: NEWNESS OF LIFE – A TESTIMONY OF HEALING
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, Rick Howick welcomes Amy Cara to the studio. A convert to the Catholic faith, Amy is a writer, a business owner, a wife and a mother to four sons. In this pow...
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EPISODE #316: GUIDED BY GRACE – CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. On this edition of OC Catholic Radio, Attorney Laura Meier joins us in the studio. Laura recently authored a book entitled “Guided by Grace – A Catholic Journ...
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EPISODE #315: THE BEST LENT EVER (DYNAMIC CATHOLIC)
Each week, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, Rick Howick welcomes one of our favorite neighbors in the Tower of Hope to our radio studios. Her name is Evelyn Garcia; and she plays a key role for the well...
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EPISODE #314: THE YEAR OF JUBILEE 2025 (BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER)
Welcome to a very special edition of OC Catholic Radio. We think every edition of OCCR is special, but when we have the chance to sit down with our wonderful Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer, it’s always time well spent! On this podcast e...
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EPISODE #313: THE ORANGE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION AND #HelpLA
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. In the wake of the devastation brought on by the recent fires in LA County, Bishop Vann has called on the clergy, religious and faithful to be genero...
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EPISODE #312: SUPER SATURDAY MEN’S CONFERENCE COMING TO CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick is thrilled to welcome good friend Gil Alderete back to the studio. Gil is the president of Catholic Men's Fellowship (CMF)...
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EPISODE #311: A VISIT WITH FR. IAN GASTON
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, with your host Rick Howick. On today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome a distinguished first-time guest, Fr. Ian Gaston. Ordained just two short years ago, Fr. Ian is currentl...
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EPISODE #310: WHAT’S NEW AT OC’S GROUNDBREAKING LESTONNAC FREE CLINIC?
On today’s special edition of OC Catholic Radio, Host Rick Howick interviews two guests who come to us from Orange County’s groundbreaking “Lestonnac Free Clinic” (whose primary location is in the city of Orange). We are happy to welcome...
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EPISODE #309: THE MISSIONARY IMAGE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, with your host Rick Howick. Today’s special in-studio guests are Fr. Al Baca and Kathleen Conway. In November of 2024, the Diocese of Orange hosted a tour of the Missionary Imag...
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EPISODE #308: VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK 2024
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, with your host Rick Howick. Today’s special in-studio guests are Joan Patten, AO and Sr. Christina Perry, LHC. In this interview, we will hear Sr. Christina’s fascinating ...
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EPISODE #307: SCIENCE MEDICINE AND EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES
Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s OC Catholic Radio, Rick welcomes our neighbor at the ‘Tower of Hope’ on the campus of Christ Cathedral. It’s none other than Fr. Robert Spitzer, president of the Magis Center...
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EPISODE #306: 40 YEARS OF WEDDING BANNS
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this podcast, host Rick Howick welcomes an OC-based couple who recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Their names are Cindy and Deacon Angelo Giambrone. For the ...
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EPISODE #305: OC’S OWN OPERA SINGING PRIEST (FR. WILL GOLDIN)
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this podcast, host Rick Howick welcomes Fr. Will Goldin to our studio on the campus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. Fr. Will serves as Parochial Administrator at Our Lad...
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EPISODE #304: OC WALK FOR LIFE 2024 AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, we welcome two distinguished guests to the studio, Fr. Greg Walgenbach and Jeffry Rice. Fr. Greg is the Director at Life, Justice and Peace Ministry in the Dioc...
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EPISODE #303: AWAKE NOT WOKE - NOELLE MERING
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, host Rick Howick welcomes a first-time guest to the show, Noelle Mering. Noelle is a fellow at the Washington D.C. based think tank, the Ethics and Public Polic...
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EPISODE #302: ON THE ROAD TO PURITY
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, host Rick Howick visits with Steven Caswell of "Road to Purity." This ministry is a beacon to those dealing with various types of sexual addictions. Their websi...
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EPISODE #301: IRON SHARPENS IRON – YOUNG ADULT MEN’S MINISTRY
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, we welcome two distinguished guests to our studio, DJ Bernal and Armando Cervantes. DJ is a leadership consultant, coach and evangelist, while Armando is the Di...
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EPISODE #300: THE LONELINESS EPIDEMIC – A CATHOLIC RESPONSE (SIMONE RIZKALLAH)
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this episode, we are delighted to welcome Simone Rizkallah to the broadcast. Simone is part of a distinguished speakers series coming to Christ Cathedral in association with ...
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EPISODE #299: PRISON MINISTRY 101 – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Welcome to another episode of OC Catholic Radio featuring your host, Rick Howick.Today, we’ll be talking about Catholic social teaching and restorative justice. Joining Rick in-studio are two distinguished guests, Peggy Normandin ...
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EPISODE #298: THE MARIAN GARDENS EXPERIENCE AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. We have another very special episode to bring you on today’s podcast. Listen as host Rick Howick interviews some of the key people who helped make the beautiful new Marian ...
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EPISODE #297: WHAT’S THE STATE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION IN ORANGE COUNTY?
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick.On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Dr. Erin Barisano back to the program. Dr. Barisano is the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Oran...
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EPISODE#296: A ST JUDE RELIC AND THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE MARIAN GARDENS
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s episode, we have brought in some special guests to share about upcoming events on the Chris Cathedral campus. On the first half of the...
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