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Archdiocese of San Francisco takes bitcoinFollows Catholic University of America, American Cancer Society

Archdiocese of San Francisco takes bitcoin
Follows Catholic University of America, American Cancer Society

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is accepting cryptocurrency – joining a growing but still relatively small group of nonprofits and church organizations who can process donations in the digital currency.

The archdiocese has partnered with The

Historic Catholic sites in San Bernadino dioceseFirst parish, asistencia, Divine Word Seminary, Mojave Indian Trail, DeAnza Trail

Historic Catholic sites in San Bernadino diocese
First parish, asistencia, Divine Word Seminary, Mojave Indian Trail, DeAnza Trail

If your family is looking for a summer activity that is both local and educational, there are several historic church sites in San Bernardino and Riverside counties to visit. This will also help your children when

Alfombra at Encino parish shows solidarity with UkrainiansOur Lady of Grace makes 80-foot living carpet

Alfombra at Encino parish shows solidarity with Ukrainians
Our Lady of Grace makes 80-foot living carpet

Parishioners at Our Lady of Grace in Encino displayed an 80-foot-long handcrafted “alfombra” on the weekend of April 8-10 in solidarity with the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Alfombras” are a

L.A. – the city of GuadalupeSam Quinones documents it, Fabian Debora paints it

L.A. – the city of Guadalupe
Sam Quinones documents it, Fabian Debora paints it

….The street art of Los Angeles is one place where God can be found. In his beautiful photo book, “The Virgin of the American Dream:

St. Monica’s in Santa Monica broken intoAudio, video equipment stolen, tabernacle withstood prying

St. Monica’s in Santa Monica broken into
Audio, video equipment stolen, tabernacle withstood prying

The Santa Monica Police Department is seeking suspects following a break-in at St. Monica Church on Thursday night that resulted in $150,000 worth of audio and video equipment stolen and an attempted desecration of the church’s

Capuchin Franciscans will take over St. Jarlath in OaklandFirst parish run by hooded order

Capuchin Franciscans will take over St. Jarlath in Oakland
First parish run by hooded order

Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, Bishop of Oakland, and Father Joseph Seraphin Dederick, OFM Cap, Provincial Minister of the Western America Province of Our Lady of Angels, jointly announce the Capuchins will assume pastoral care of St.

Fr. Bill Krekelberg describes Serra relic, Lincoln signature, Archbishop Cantwell caneOrange diocese archives to move from Capistrano to Christ Cathedral

Fr. Bill Krekelberg describes Serra relic, Lincoln signature, Archbishop Cantwell cane
Orange diocese archives to move from Capistrano to Christ Cathedral

Whether it was pure luck, or part of God’s plan, the choice of Fr. William Krekelberg to be Director of Archives and de facto historian of the Diocese of Orange, couldn’t have

Norbertines to branch out in IllinoisBishop Paprocki invites them to Springfield

Norbertines to branch out in Illinois
Bishop Paprocki invites them to Springfield

The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will continue in Illinois. Plans are underway to

Reminder: Earn up to $3000 for your conversion storyMarch 28 deadline for Late have I loved Thee writing contest

Reminder: Earn up to $3000 for your conversion story
March 28 deadline for Late have I loved Thee writing contest

Late have I loved Thee – a writing contest Augustine of Hippo, whose words “Late have I loved Thee” appeared in his Confessions, converted to Christianity at the age of 31, inspired by hearing

Wilmington swap meet on Feb 19 handed out clothesAmerican Martyrs, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Eugene parishioners chip in

Wilmington swap meet on Feb 19 handed out clothes
American Martyrs, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Eugene parishioners chip in

More than 300 families received donated clothes and other goods at a special Saturday morning parish swap meet in Wilmington last month. “This was a way to help struggling families in our neighborhood

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