Together, we set our hearts ablaze for Jesus. Take a listen to the glorious opening moments of the “I AM: A Beacon of Hope” eucharistic congress that took place in October 2025 at Christ Cathedral. Thousands of the faithful gathered on the @christcathedralca campus to experience the power of Jesus in the Eucharist. Tune in and be inspired!

Have you heard about the brand-new Shroud of Turin Immersive Exhibit opening at Christ Cathedral in November of 2025? Spread over 10,000 square feet and featuring a series of 360-degree theater rooms, interactive displays, new sacred art and other exhibits, this experience will offer one of the most amazing depictions of the life of Jesus Christ that has ever been presented to the public! Listen to this podcast episode and hear all about it. Theshroudexperience.com

Today’s audio podcast will bring you all the sounds and rich word descriptions that took place in July 2025 at the grand opening of the new Poong Jesus Nazareno Filipino Catholic Center (PJNFCC) in Anaheim. You’ll hear some beautiful prayers and music from Holy Mass, and joyful commentary throughout!

On today’s podcast entry, host Rick Howick welcomes dear friend Fr. Robert Spitzer back to the program. Formerly the president of Gonzaga University, Fr. Spitzer is a decorated author and conference speaker and the head of the Magis Center on the campus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. This is a very special edition of the OC Catholic Radio Show, because it is effectively the last show featuring our primary host, Rick Howick. Over his 10-year tenure as host, Rick has become an award-w...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On today’s program, Rick welcomes Ellen Roy to the studio. Ellen is the Executive Director for Catholic Charities of Orange County, which is based in the Tower of Hope at Christ Cathedral. One of the issues that is most forefront in our society today is that of immigration. Our discussion in this podcast doesn’t shy away from difficult questions and truly honest dialogue. You are sure to be enlightened and...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Rebecca Freeman back to the studio. Rebecca is the Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator for the Office for Family Life in the Diocese of Orange. Our discussion today centers around summertime and taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors that we’re all blessed to enjoy here in southern California. Studies have shown that being out in nature impacts our mental and physical ...

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. Today, Rick welcomes Fr. Scott Borgman back to the studio. Fr. Scott has served the Diocese of Orange for many years and is currently assisting the parish of St. Kilian’s in Mission Viejo. Over the course of this fascinating dialogue, we’ll discuss the pontificate of our brand-new Pope Leo XIV. Fr, Scott will share his insights with us, including details of his time spent as a young priest at the Vatican d...

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 OC Catholic Radio recently sat down with Fr. Christopher Smith, the Rector Emeritus of Christ Cathedral Parish and host of the Cathedral Square radio show and podcast. You are sure to be edified and encouraged by this captivating conversation - talking ab...

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 much more. Shot in four countries, four languages and featuring dozens of testimonies, “Our Lady at the Center” was produced internally by the Diocese of Orange and OLLV Foundation. The feature-length film promises to be an inspiring journey of a fascin...

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, Peter excelled in track and field and especially the ‘high jump.’ He went on to a very successful career in business and financial management. A series of major challenges in his life brought him to his knees, which lead him to a profound encounter with ...

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 Journey Through Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning.” This book was borne out of a medical crisis with her firstborn son that challenged the Meier family to the core. You are sure to be inspired by her compelling story. Please share this podcast!

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 powerful episode of testimony of healing and personal sharing, Amy shares beautifully the story of healing and transformational grace in her life.

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-known nationwide Catholic ministry called DYNAMIC CATHOLIC. Evelyn is the pilgrimage coordinator for the ministry, so she certainly qualifies for many frequent flyer miles. Also joining our conversation over the phone from Dynamic Catholic's Ohio headq...

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 episode, Bishop and host Rick Howick do a deep dive into all things ‘Jubilee,’ as they discuss The Year of Jubilee in 2025. What is this all about? How is it that the faithful can take advantage of tremendous spiritual graces in this jubilee year? Be sure to li...

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 generous in spiritual, social and economic support for those suffering from this fire disaster. That is where the good people of the Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) have stepped in to assist. On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Kathleen Hurtt to the program. Kathlee...

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 currently a Parochial Vicar stationed at Christ Cathedral. Listen as he shares his path from growing up as a youngster in Orange County to travelling the road to seminary and eventually the priesthood. And soon Fr. Ian will be featured on his own podcast! Stay tuned.&...

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) of California; and he hosts his own podcast which is called, “Men of Faith.” Our discussion today centers around an upcoming conference for men that’s coming to Christ Cathedral’s Arboretum on Saturday, March 15th. The theme of this years ‘Super Saturday’ men...

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 both Ed Gerber (Executive Director) and Andrea Rodriguez (Associate Director). If you are not aware of what this free health clinic is all about, do yourself a favor and listen to the podcast. This is a very special place where many medical professionals have...

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 Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Image is a Catholic Church-authorized digital image of the original Guadalupe tilma that dates to 1531 and is displayed above the main altar at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Tune in for this ...

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 vocation story, acknowledging her recent first vows, and her local ties to OC! This is a very timely interview for OC Catholic Radio, as we get ready for Vocation Awareness week (the first week of November).