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Between the stock you have held since the early 2000s and the rental property you inherited from your parents, you are sitting on more unrealized value than you keep in the bank.
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You have owned the rental property for decades. The tenants have changed many times, the roof has been redone twice, and some mornings, you wonder whether managing it is still worth the trouble.
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You bought the shares sometime in the nineties or the early 2000s, tucked them into a brokerage account and mostly forgot about them.
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You spent a Saturday clearing out your parents' garage and drove three carloads of furniture, clothing and old kitchen equipment to the St. Vincent de Paul donation center.
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You give in more than one place.
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Every Sunday, the basket comes down your pew and you put something in it.
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A will, trust and estate plan isn’t a “create it and forget about it” type of document. Big life moments often call for a fresh look. Consider these nine spiritual and practical questions as you review your plan today.
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The Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Hurtt as its new Executive Director. On July 1, 2026, Hurtt, currently the Executive Vice President, will assume her new role, as Steve Cameron transitions from Executive Director into becoming a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.
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Birthdays are a time to celebrate, but for Fr. Sy Nguyen, pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orange, it has also become moments of profound purpose. One moment led him to say "yes" to God's call to the seminary. The other, more recently, inspired him to create a gift that will bless others for generations to come.
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How do you show gratitude in your everyday life? When we choose to live with a thankful heart, we begin to experience the deep joy, peace and love that Christ offers.
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The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience opens at Christ Cathedral, marking a new chapter in Orange County’s evangelization efforts. This world-class exhibit, made possible by donor generosity, honors the vision of the late Hank Evers and many others who saw the Shroud as a powerful catalyst for faith.
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His passion for Santa Margarita Catholic High School football was unmatched. Bradley “Brad” Dillahunty played with heart and led with kindness. When he tragically passed away in a car accident in June 2008, his family chose to honor his legacy in a powerful way. Today, more than 40 scholarship recipients carry his light forward. Each one is a part of OCF’s 25-year story of impact and hope.
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