21-966: Mater Dei High School may refer to: Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California) , Catholic high school in Orange County, California Mater Dei High School (Breese, Illinois) , Catholic high school in Clinton County, Illinois Mater Dei High School (Evansville, Indiana) , Catholic high school in Vanderburgh County, Indiana Mater Dei High School (New Jersey) , Catholic high school in Middletown Township, New Jersey Mater Dei Catholic High School (Chula Vista, California) Mater Dei Catholic College , Catholic high school in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
42-517: A lawsuit was filed alleging that systemic hazing pervaded the football program resulting in a "brutal locker room altercation." Another 2021 lawsuit alleged that two Mater Dei football players severely injured a classmate in an orchestrated attack. Orange County bishop Kevin Vann responded with a public statement supporting the school's leadership and criticizing the "media frenzy". The school announced it would commission an independent investigation into
63-838: A priest, Vann entered the Immaculate Conception Diocesan Seminary in Springfield. He then went to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri one year later, finishing there in 1981 Vann was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois by Bishop Joseph McNicholas at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield on May 30, 1981. After his 1981 ordination, Vann traveled to Rome to
84-762: Is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California since 2012. Vann previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth in Texas from 2005 to 2012. Vann is the ecclesiastical delegate for the Pastoral Provision for Former Anglicans . The eldest of six children, Kevin Vann was born on May 10, 1951, in Springfield , Illinois , to William and Theresa (née Jones) Vann. William
105-470: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California) Mater Dei High School is a private, Catholic , co-educational secondary school in Santa Ana, California , located in and administered by the Diocese of Orange . Mater Dei is nationally known for its strong sports programs, especially in football . It
126-546: Is ranked first in the United States for "best high schools for athletes" by school review company Niche . In 2014, Bleacher Report ranked it in the top five high schools in the U.S. for producing professional athletes . Over 68 percent of the student body participates in some role with a team, in one of the 25 different sports sponsored by the school. Altogether they have won 90 CIF, state, and national championships. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles opened Mater Dei in 1950,
147-596: The Crystal Cathedral , the diocese purchased the building in early 2012 from the bankrupt Robert Schuller Ministries. On November 1, 2020, Vann sued the former administrator of the Orange Catholic Foundation. Vann claimed that the administrator had defamed him by suggesting Vann wanted to obtain funds from the Foundation for COVID-19 pandemic relief, but actually use them for sex abuse claims against
168-650: The Daniel-Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth. Vann selected as his episcopal motto In Fide Et Dileccione In Christo Iesu , "In the faith and love in Christ Jesus". On September 21, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Vann as bishop of Orange to succeed retiring Bishop Tod Brown. Vann was installed on December 10, 2012. In July 2019, Vann dedicated Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. Originally serving as
189-520: The Trinity League , part of CIF Southern Section: In addition, boys' beach volleyball, e-sports, equestrian, ice hockey, and surfing are offered on a club level. Known for their football and basketball programs, Mater Dei has also graduated professional athletes Robbie Rogers (soccer), Tiki Ghosn (mixed martial arts), and Greg Woepse (pole vault), as well as ten Olympians. A total of 15 players have been named Gatorade California State Players of
210-525: The Church's teachings on life". During the 2008 US presidential election , Vann and Bishop Kevin Farrell issued a joint statement in which they declared that "We cannot make more clear the seriousness of the overriding issue of abortion—while not the only issue—it is the defining moral issue, not only today, but of the last 35 years ... As Catholics we are morally obligated to pray, to act, and to vote to abolish
231-936: The Year. The Mater Dei football team plays in CIF Southern Section Division 1. They most recently won the CIF State Championship during the 2021 season, and won national championships in 1994, 1996, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. As of 2022, three graduates have won the Heisman Trophy , John Huarte , Matt Leinart , and Bryce Young . In 2021 The New York Times cited Mater Dei's football program and that of rival St. John Bosco for making high school football look like NCAA Division I competition in terms of recruiting, training, and facilities. Kevin Vann Kevin William Vann (born May 10, 1951)
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#1732870165904252-452: The allegations. In January 2022, a female alumna of Mater Dei filed a lawsuit following the surfacing accusations of hazing, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by a former football coach during the late 1980s. Mater Dei High School's teams are named the Monarchs, and their colors are red and grey. As of 2023, the school sponsors boys' and girls' teams at multiple levels in 25 sports in
273-555: The diocese. Vann speaks Spanish and Vietnamese . Within the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Vann has been a member of the committees on marriage, family life, laity and youth, and the subcommittee on marriage and family life. In 2004, Vann said that he would be "reticent" in giving communion to US Senator Dick Durbin ( D - IL ), a former parishioner at Blessed Sacrament, whose "pro-choice position puts him really outside of communion or unity with
294-586: The first Catholic high school in Orange County . The school had 111 students and a faculty of seven, including Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary , plus principal Fr. Joseph Eyraud. In 1953 they were joined by the Patrician Brothers , who taught until 2005. Enrollment grew rapidly. The school was originally designed for 800 students, but by 1964 was serving 1,800. In the 1970s it became
315-646: The largest Catholic high school west of Chicago. Overcrowding persisted until 1987, when Santa Margarita Catholic High School opened in South Orange County. In 2000, Mater Dei embarked on a major capital campaign to fund a new parking lot, chapel, library, and service buildings, as well as a spate of athletic facilities and, in 2019, a much-needed parking garage. The school has received mixed attention in local media, due in part to scouting athletes from public high schools and offering scholarships, in order to reinforce their acclaimed football program. In 2021,
336-758: The metropolitan court of appeals for the Province of Chicago . Between 1989 and 1990, Vann was also parochial administrator of St. Mary Parish in Pittsfield, Illinois , Holy Redeemer Parish in Barry, Illinois , and Holy Family Parish in Griggsville, Illinois . Vann was pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Auburn, Illinois (1990–1992) and later of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Decatur, Illinois (1992–2001). While serving at Our Lady of Lourdes, he
357-561: The rank of honorary chaplain on February 19, 2002. On May 17, 2005, Vann was appointed coadjutor bishop of Fort Worth by Pope Benedict XVI to assist Bishop Joseph Delaney , who was in poor health. Delaney died on July 12, 2005, the day before Vann was to be consecrated as coadjutor bishop. The episcopal ordination went on as scheduled, and on July 13, 2005, Vann was consecrated as Bishop of Fort Worth. Archbishop José Gómez served as his consecrator, with Archbishop Raymond Burke and Bishop George Lucas serving as co-consecrators, at
378-489: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about schools, colleges, or other educational institutions which are associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mater_Dei_High_School&oldid=977226005 " Category : Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
399-629: The seminary at the Pontifical North American College . He was awarded a Doctor of Canon Law degree from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome in early 1985. After Vann's return to Springfield in 1985, the diocese assigned him as parochial vicar at Blessed Sacrament Parish. During this time, he served as judge, defender of the bond , and procurator on the diocesan tribunal from 1985 to 1994, also serving on
420-620: Was a postal worker and Theresa a nurse and clinical instructor at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. After graduating from Griffin High School in Springfield, Vann entered Springfield College. In 1974, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. After graduating from Millikin, Vann worked as a medical technologist at St. John's Hospital. In 1976, after deciding to become
441-412: Was also: Vann also taught canon law at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. Vann became pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in 2001. During his tenure at Blessed Sacrament, he oversaw a $ 2.2 million capital campaign for refurbishing the church, as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was also named vicar for clergy in the diocesan chancery . The Vatican elevated Vann to
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