Christmas lights at USC Catholic Center

It’s officially Christmas time at the USC Caruso Catholic Center!

Deacon: From wildfires come acts of kindness for those trying to recover

Deacon Ray Helgeson left his home in Paradise on the morning of Nov. 8 with his wife, Donna, for daily Mass at the close-knit Butte County town’s only Catholic church. They never arrived.

Remembering Coach C: A winner in the game of life

His life could easily be defined by the hundreds of games and dozens of championships his Santa Clara High School teams won. But Lou Cvijanovich had a broader vision for his players that extended beyond final scores or names on a trophy.

St. Anthony’s students start the holidays by giving back

In preparation for Thanksgiving, students at St. Anthony High School (SAHS) in Long Beach spent a day serving the homeless and needy in their community, reflecting on what they could give back in gratitude for what they have.

“More the merrier” marriages at San Gabriel Mission

When Susana Ambrosio walked down the aisle of the San Gabriel Mission Church, adorned in a white, sequined gown as the crowd sang and clapped along to “Vienen Con Alegria,” (“We Come With Joy”), it had been three decades in the making.

Notre Dame Children’s Choir to perform in downtown LA

The University of Notre Dame Children’s Choir is leaving the snow behind this Christmas season to come to LA. They will be performing with award-winning jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Fri., Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.

Girls’ volleyball: Mater Dei’s Berty named D-1 Player of the Year

Natalie Berty, who helped lead Mater Dei to the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 and State Open Division championships, was named the CIF-SS Division 1 Player of the Year Nov. 26.

Free Catholic school tuition offered to kids displaced by Camp Fire

After 17 days of scorching more than 150,000 acres in northern California, the Camp Fire – one of the states deadliest and most destructive wildfires on record – has finally been contained.

High school polls: Seven Catholic basketball teams are No. 1

Seven Catholic high schools are ranked Number 1 in the initial CIF-Southern Section basketball polls released Nov. 26.

Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks, Salesian, Providence/Burbank, and Don Bosco Tech hold the top spots in their respective boys’ divisions, while St. Paul, St. Mary’s Academy, and Villanova Prep are No. 1 among girls’ teams in their divisions.