Catholic priest changed surfing culture forever

Thursday, June 21st, 2018

Fr Christian Mondor arrived in the Huntington Beach, Southern California in the 1960s.

He started surfing almost immediately after arriving. When Mondor spoke about surfing, it mostly focused on the spiritual side of the sport: “it can be very contemplative. When you’re out alone, between waves, you experience a beautiful calm.” Continue reading

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