‘Lourdes’ in theaters for two nights only
SAN DIEGO — The documentary “Lourdes” is coming to more than 700 theaters nationwide, including four in the San Diego area, for two nights…
‘Father Stu’ is gritty, winning real-life story
By John Mulderig NEW YORK — Positive priest characters are certainly a rarity in contemporary films. So, Catholics will welcome the uplifting fact-based biography…
Wahlberg says ‘Father Stu’ found him, not the opposite
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — Mark Wahlberg, the Catholic star of the new movie “Father Stu,” has been hitting the interview trail to support…
Liturgical composer to perform in concert
OCEANSIDE – Liturgical singer-songwriter Jesse Manibusan will perform at Mission San Luis Rey Parish in Oceanside. The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m.,…
‘Mary Poppins’ soon taking flight in Poway
POWAY – Students at St. Michael’s School, from kindergarteners through eighth-graders, will perform “Mary Poppins Jr.,” a version of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s musical…
Book shares family’s ‘upward journey to God’
SAN DIEGO — Many people mistakenly see aging and dying as “a downward spiral.” But when viewed through the lens of faith, this process…
Lugosi stars in horror novel with a twist
SAN DIEGO — Horror movie star Bela Lugosi is one of the main characters in “This Thing of Darkness,” a new book written by…
‘I Still Believe,’ opening March 13, more than a romantic tearjerker
SAN DIEGO — The Erwin Brothers, the Christian filmmaking team composed of siblings Jon and Andrew Erwin, hadn’t intended to follow up their biggest…
Eye-opening documentary seeks to mobilize Christians against sex trafficking
SAN DIEGO – A powerful new documentary on sex trafficking, which will be shown in select theaters on Jan. 23 only and then for…
New children’s book explores effects of racism
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Loyola Press have published a new book for children ages 5-12, to help young readers…
Valley’s First Catholic radio show broadcasting on JP2 Radio
By Roman Flores BRAWLEY – From the intro’s rousing orchestral strings and Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s epic vocals to rockin’ guitar riffs, the Valley’s…
