Born as Daniel Brendan La Cava in Encino, California on February 8, 1972, Brendan joined the world of Hollywood as an actor and producer in 2008. Fr. Matt Munoz Associate Pastor Diocese of Orange, CA. Her companies have donated medical supplies across Orange County, specifically to Catholic Charities of Orange County and the Christ Cathedral campus. We are diverse Catholics united in Christ. "My mom and my uncle were there when he came. We are diverse Catholics united in Christ. He was the image of strength and manliness for generations of movie-goers, but he also had moments when his human frailty and mortality was made manifest, such as his heart surgery in 1978, and his prolonged battle with cancer, which began in 1965 and ended with his death in 1979. Muoz was 14 years old when his grandfather died of cancer in 1979. He attended a common-and-garden, Thanks, Don. But I dont think he would lose hope. Dang says. Damien Giap, O. Praem! That file included the signed confession of the man who sexually abused me.. 13280 Chapman Ave. In fact, they had a complete file on me and what happened to me,Casteix said. Watch the full tour on our Youtube, and read the OC Catholic News feature at the link in our bio. I think he would do that. I had memorized all the prayers and would pray them when I was serving. His son Patrick has stated that his father wasnt particularly religious: Dad wasnt religious, and not Catholic (we were raised in the Catholic Faith by my mother, Josie)., Fr. Patrick became an actor at an early age he made his film debut at age 11. Muoz was 14 years old when his grandfather died of cancer in 1979. I used to tell my students that if I say anything about my grandfather John Wayne, I also have to say something about my grandfather Fernando Munoz. Of all those achievements, though, Father Muoz is most proud of just one his grandfathers conversion to the Catholic faith. "He wrote beautiful love letters to God, and they were prayers. Do you have a favorite film of your grandfather's? My mom and uncle were there when he came. Cheeyoon Chun will lead us in prayer live from Christ Cathedral. They got married on January 17, 1946, in California. is appointed Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception, Melbourne Beach, effective August 1, 2022, Father Kenneth Gill is appointed Parochial Administrator of the Basilica of St. Paul in Daytona Beach, effective July 9, 2022, Father Noe Vera Jaimes, C.S. Scott has also worked at newspapers in Utah, Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia covering everything from methamphetamine trafficking cops to hurricanes. Michael Joseph Fitzpatrick, and the Rev. He was fond of the Latino people and had a real heart for the working people. You're invited to pray a Live Rosary with us every Wednesday at 4 PM PST. Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. Matthew Muoz, a Catholic priest of the diocese of Orange, California, one of Waynes grandchildren, reveals some details of his grandfathers spiritual life. How to toast a girl and make her fall in love with you? Father Matt! - My Saint My Hero | Facebook Reproduction of material from this website without written permission, or unlicensed commercial use or Bishop Vann has gone social! Today the Diocese of Orange has the distinction of being one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph, Palm Bay, effective August 1, 2022, Father Frankline Rayappa, C.PP.S. He was raised with a lot of Christian principles and kind of a 'Bible faith' that, I think, had a strong impact upon him, said Father Muoz, recalling that his grandfather often wrote handwritten notes to the Almighty.