OC Catholic Radio
The Official News Source of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Episodes
145 episodes
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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EPISODE#295: MANY PATHS TO BECOMING A DEACON
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we welcome a couple of new friends who are making their first trek to our radio/podcast studio. These two gentlemen are not only...
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EPISODE#294: EVANGELIZATION: RE-EVALUATING AND RE-TOOLING
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we welcome good friend Katie Dawson back to the studio. Katie is the Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation for t...
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EPISODE#293: THE WALKING WITH MOMS INITIATIVE
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we're honored to welcome Megan Morris back to the program. She was with us about a year ago, and today we get to catch up on all...
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EPISODE#292: FROM INTELLECTUAL ATHEISM TO DISCERNING THE PRIESTHOOD
Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s show, Rick welcomes Matt Garvey to the studio. Matt is a lay evangelist living in OC and he works with Irvine-based Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry. He collaborates with the mi...
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EPISODE#291: AN UPDATE ON THE DIOCESE OF ORANGE ARCHIVES
Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s show, Rick welcomes Daniella Aquino to the studio. Daniella serves as Assistant Archivist for the Diocese of Orange, alongside Fr. Chris Heath. Among the many fascinating par...
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EPISODE#290: CHRIST COME TO US IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES
Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s show, Rick welcomes a very special priest to the studio. Not long ago, Fr. Glenn Baaten gave up his Anglican holy orders to be received into the Catholic church along with hi...
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EPISODE #289: ADVENT 2023 WITH FR. AL BACA
It’s always a special treat when Fr. Al Baca sits down with host Rick Howick in our OC Catholic Radio studios. Fr. Al is the Episcopal Vicar for Ecumenism and Inter-religion in the Diocese of Orange. Our topic of discussion for today’s podcast ...
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EPISODE#288: CARING FOR THE WHOLE PERSON
On today’s podcast, host Rick Howick welcomes a very special guest named Maureen Pratt to the show. Maureen is an award-winning author, conference speaker, and former syndicated columnist for Catholic News Service. She will be the keynote speak...
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EPISODE#287: A HEART-RENDING PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE RETURNING FROM THE HOLY LAND
Everyone loves a good story... one that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This episode of OC Catholic Radio is unlike any other episode that we’ve produced before. Joining host Rick Howick in the studio today are four people who, at th...
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EPISODE#286: WALK FOR LIFE 2023 AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we leave the safety and comfort of our studio and brave the outdoor elements. Actually, it was quite a lovely day when host Rick...
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EPISODE#285: THE “I AM” EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes both Deacon Modesto Cordero and Benito Medrano to the program. Deacon Modesto is the Director of The Office of Wor...
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