Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’
By Natalie Hoefer EDINBURGH, Ind. — Melissa Coles received a call in the late summer of 2019. She didn’t listen long before she figured…
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…
New song celebrates gifts of St. Joseph
SAN DIEGO — Catholic singer-songwriter Donna Lee is singing the praises of St. Joseph. The San Diego-based musician, who last year marked 30 years…
Catholic actors Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson begin film on priest’s life
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — Filming has begun on “Stu,” which tells the story of Father Stuart Long, a onetime boxer who became a…
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…
Van Dyke, Lansbury are guardian angels in star-studded Christmas film
SAN DIEGO – When it debuted in late 2018, the trailer for “Buttons: A Christmas Tale” boasted an impressive number of famous names and…
‘Enchanted Village’ returning to Noah Homes
SPRING VALLEY — The Enchanted Village is back and brighter than ever as it welcomes the faith-based community to celebrate the Christmas spirit surrounded…
