Cathedral Square
The Official News Source of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
Episodes
101 episodes since 2023
EPISODE #101 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: TREASURE OF THE CHURCH – THE GOSPEL IN ACTION
Catholic Charities of Orange County had a rare opportunity to film this podcast episode on the campus of Christ Cathedral recently. In this episode of Cathedral Square, Father Christopher Smith talks with CCOC's Executive Director, Ellen...
August 01, 2024
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EPISODE #100 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: SISTERS OF THE ORDER OF THE COMPANY OF MARY (GUEST SR KATHY SCHNEIDER)
In this episode of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith is delighted to welcome a first-time guest to the studio, Sr. Kathy Schneider. Sr. Kathy is a sister of the Order of the Company of Mary; and she currently works in campus minist...
July 11, 2024
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EPISODE #99 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CATHOLIC MINISTRY TO THE DEAF COMMUNITY (GUEST NANCY LOPEZ)
In this episode of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith is delighted to welcome a first-time guest to the studio, Nancy Lopez. Nancy has served the deaf community in the Diocese of Orange in various ways over the course of several yea...
May 23, 2024
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EPISODE #98 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CHARISMS OF THE SERVITES (FR. MIKE PONTARELLI)
In this episode of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith welcomes his good friend and fellow priest, Fr. Mike Pontarelli. Fr. Mike currently serves as Pastor at St Julianna Falconieri Parish in Fullerton. Listen to this fascinating dis...
May 23, 2024
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EPISODE #97 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: LENTEN MISSION AT ST NICHOLAS IN LAGUNA WOODS PT 2
This special episode of Cathedral Square features the audio of a Lenten Mission “LIVE” talk given by Fr. Christopher Smith at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Laguna Woods, CA. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series!
April 04, 2024
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EPISODE #96 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: LENTEN MISSION AT ST NICHOLAS IN LAGUNA WOODS PT 1
This special episode of Cathedral Square features the audio of a Lenten Mission “LIVE” talk given by Fr. Christopher Smith at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Laguna Woods, CA. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series!
April 04, 2024
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EPISODE #95 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A RETIRED PRIEST?
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, we enjoy a return visit with Msgr. John Urell, the Rector Emeritus at S...
April 04, 2024
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EPISODE #94 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE CHARISMS OF THE SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF ORANGE
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes a remarkable woman whose face is very familiar to those...
February 28, 2024
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EPISODE #93 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS FR BEN TRAN OF ANTEATER CATHOLIC AT UC IRVINE
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Fr. Ben Tran to the show. Fr. Ben has been a priest in ...
January 18, 2024
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EPISODE #92 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS FR VINCENT PHAM OF ST BONAVENTURE CHURCH IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Fr. Vincent Pham to the show. Fr. Vincent was recently ...
December 06, 2023
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EPISODE #91 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Ellen Roy to the studio for an enlightening discussion....
November 02, 2023
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EPISODE #90 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE SYNOD ON SYNODALITY
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Sr. Mary Beth Ingham to the studio. Sr. Mary Beth is th...
September 28, 2023
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EPISODE #89 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: SISTERS OF THE LOVERS OF THE HOLY CROSS
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes two members of the Sisters of the Lovers of the Hol...
July 12, 2023
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EPISODE #88 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY AT CHRIST CATHEDRAL
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Fe Tamparong to the studio. In addition to being a long...
July 12, 2023
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EPISODE #87 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Fr. Domenico Di Raimondo to the studio. Fr. Domenico is...
June 22, 2023
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EPISODE #86 CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CONSECRATED LIFE AND THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO HOLINESS
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. On today’s program, Father welcomes Joan Patten to the studio. Joan is a familiar face on t...
May 18, 2023
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EPISODE#85: CHRISTIAN UNITY IN THE O.C. WITH PASTOR RIC OLSEN
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. On this week’s program, Father welcomes Pastor Ric Olsen to the program. Ric is the pastor of The Beacon Church in the city of Orange.
March 30, 2023
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EPISODE#84: LOVE AND MARRIAGE – A MESSAGE TO DEACON WIVES
On this very special edition of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith offers a message on ‘love and marriage’ to a unique assembly of deacon wives in the Diocese of Orange. There’s even a bit of audience participation along the way.
March 30, 2023
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EPISODE#83: LIFE JUSTICE AND PEACE
On today’s program, Fr. Christopher welcomes Greg Walgenbach back to our studios on the campus of Christ Cathedral. Greg is the Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace for the Diocese of Orange.We’re going to talk about many of...
March 30, 2023
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EPISODE#82: A VISIT WITH THE VICAR GENERAL FR ANGELOS SEBASTIAN
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. On today’s program, Father welcomes the Vicar General for the Diocese of Orange, Fr. Angelos Sebastian.Fr. Angelos holds additional titles to vic...
March 30, 2023
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EPISODE#81CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CONVERSATION WITH IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY JUAN LAGUNA
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. On today’s program, Father welcomes a friend who is also a longtime parishioner of Christ Cathedral, Attorney Juan Laguna. Attorney Laguna focu...
February 08, 2023
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EPISODE#80CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ILLUMINATING THE WAY
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. On today’s show, you’ll enjoy a beautifully presented Advent talk given by Fr. Christopher on the Christ Cathedral campus in early December, 2022. ...
February 08, 2023
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EPISODE#79CATHEDRAL SQUARE: CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP CONFERENCE
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. On today’s engaging podcast, let's eavesdrop on a talk that Father delivered at the 2022 International Catholic Stewardship Conference at the A...
February 02, 2023
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