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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 Howick and program producer Jim Governale made the outdoor trek to speak to the many faithful who were enjoying their time at the annual Walk for Life event on t...

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 the time of this recording, had just returned home from their Holy Land pilgrimage experience. And quite frankly, they were fortunate to make it home safely. Our gue...

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 Worship for the Diocese of Orange; and Benito is the Young Adults Director for the Diocese of Orange. On October 20th and 21st, the Diocese will host the “I AM” Euch...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Mark McElrath to the program. Mark is the executive director at the Santiago Retreat Center in the OC foothills. He is also involved in a cornucopia of Catholic ministries, including “Catholics at Work OC.” You’ll be inspired by all the wonderful initiatives taking place righ...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Rebecca Freeman and Dr. Louise Dunn to the program. Rebecca is the Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator for the Office for Family Life in the Diocese of Orange. Dr. Dunn is the director of New Hope Crisis Counseling Center. New Hope is a landmark ministry housed in the ‘Tower o...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio . This is an extra-special edition of the OC Catholic podcast. Why, you ask? Because this entire presentation has very much of a “man on the street” interview vibe to it. Host Rick Howick and Radio Program Manager Jim Governale wade through the crowds of pilgrims experiencing the Marian Days celebrations on the outskirts of the Christ Cath...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Debra Tous to the program. Debra Tous is the Executive Director for Horizon Pregnancy Clinic in Huntington Beach, CA. HPC provides ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, parenting classes, abstinence presentations, post abortion recovery programs, adoption and housing referrals to wom...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes a fellow broadcaster to the studio for their first recorded chat. Gil Alderete is the president of Catholic Men's Fellowship (CMF) of California; and he hosts his own podcast which is called, “Men of Faith.”  Having been involved in many areas of Catholic ministry for th...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes author Michael Heinlein to the program. Michael is editor of Our Sunday Visitors' SimplyCatholic.com and a regular contributor to OSV’s periodicals. He has authored a brand-new book which is the primary topic of our discussion today. It is entitled, “Glorifying Christ –...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen back to the studio. Among the many hats she wears, Dr. Nguyen is most notably the CEO of the Our Lady of La Vang Foundation. If you’ve spent any time at the Christ Cathedral campus or even driven by over the last couple of years, you are likely aware of t...

Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s episode of 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 and host on EWTN’s popular TV show, “Fr. Spitzer’s Universe.” On this episode, the discussion centers around his recent and enormously popular...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes one of our favorite guests back to the program, Dr. Erin Barisano.  She is the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Orange. Our topic of discussion today will be on the just-completed 2022-2023 school year. How have our diocesan schools performed during these challeng...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Matt Estrade to the program. Matt is the founder of Catholic Aging Ministry , based in Louisiana. He is endorsed by the Archbishop of New Orleans.  Today’s podcast discussion will center around a talk that Matt is presenting on May 3rd on behalf of the Diocese of Orange. It i...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Christofer Pereyra to the program. Christofer is the founder and CEO of the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative based in Phoenix, Arizona. Today’s podcast discussion will center around a dynamic conference that is coming to the Christ Cathedral campus in November, 2023.  The Hour o...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Stephen Holte to our studios, high atop the Tower of Hope. Holte is the founding president of the soon-to-open Cristo Rey Orange County High School in Santa Ana.  On this podcast, you will learn about a totally unique approach to education that is distinctive to Orange County...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes two special guests to the program, Fr. Chris Heath and Jennifer Clark. Fr. Chris is the archivist for the Diocese of Orange; and Jennifer is a wellness coach and tour manager with Peter’s Way Tours. They recently lead a Holy Land pilgrimage with a wonderful group of people, m...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Chef Bruno Serato from the Anaheim White House Restaurant to the program. For 10 years, Serato has been acting on the inspiration of his late mother, Caterina Lunardi, who urged him to prepare substantial and healthy meals for the many “motel kids” and disadvantaged children...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes two very special guests to the program, Fr. Bao Thai and Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen. Fr. Bao is the rector at Christ Cathedral parish; and, Elysabeth is the CEO of the recently formed Our Lady of La Vang Foundation. The St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, located in the cathedral unde...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes James Day to the program. James is literally our ‘next door neighbor’ at OC Catholic Radio, located in the Tower of Hope on the campus of Christ Cathedral. His primary role is the Operations Manager for EWTN’s west coast studios. James has also authored several books, includi...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Dr. Dorothy O’Neill to the program. Dr. O’Neill is and Orange County based Catholic therapist. She will be offering a day-long workshop for couples at St. John Neumann parish in Irvine. The Reconcilable Differences Marriage Enrichment Workshop will be held on Saturday, Februa...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Megan Morris to the program. Megan is the Director and Client Advocate at Life Center of Santa Ana . Listen as Megan shares all about the comprehensive services that are offered to moms and babies at this life-affirming center in Santa Ana, CA. Their mission statement reads:...

Welcome to another episode of "OC Catholic Radio" featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we welcome longtime resident of Orange County, Michael Villani. As a working actor and voice over artist, Michael has been affiliated with the field of entertainment since graduating from the University of Missouri with a Broadcast Journalism degree in 1970. After 15 years in radio at stati...

Welcome to another episode of " OC Catholic Radio " featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, we are thrilled to welcome the new vicar general of the Diocese of Orange, Fr. Angelos Sebastian. In addition to this role, Fr. Angelos continues to serve as pastor at St. Kilian in Mission Viejo. These are two very big hats to wear! Rick will ask Fr. Angelos how he is able to navigate th...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio , featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Patrick Rivera to the studio. Patrick is an Orange County resident and independent film maker. He’s also an active parishioner at St. Kilian’s in Mission Viejo. He recently put the finishing touches on a short film with a powerful pro-life perspective; and, it’s all from the...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Sandy...