
You are Welcome at
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TOGETHER WE JOURNEY, TOGETHER IN FAITH
A Place
for Everyone
With 57 churches, 5 centers and 35 schools within our diocese, we have a seat for you.
Our vibrant community of 1.3 million Catholics is on a journey of faith together – growing closer to God and another as we explore, experience, and share the mystery of Christ. Under the leadership of Bishop Kevin W. Vann, the OC Diocese works to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools welcoming all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. We joyfully welcome you as part of this journey!

Priesthood Ordination
Join us in celebration as our Diocese welcomes three new priests on June 10th! Bishop Kevin W. Vann will ordain Rev. Mr. Ian Michael Gaston, Rev. Mr. Jesus David Moreno Noriega, and Rev. Mr. Benjamin Minh Nguyen to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood.
The Mass at Christ Cathedral will begin at 10 a.m. and we would love for you to be a part of this joyous occasion. Pray for our priest elects!

Marian Days 2023
Christ Cathedral will host the second annual Marian Days this summer on July 14 and 15 with the theme “With Mary, We Journey.”

Priests & Seminarians All-Star Basketball Game
Support Vocations and watch your favorite priest or seminarian play basketball!
Join us Friday, June 16 for the ’23 Priests and Seminarians All-Star Basketball Game. Held at Mater Dei High School, doors open at 6:30 PM and the game begins at 7:00 PM.

Follow Bishop Kevin Vann on Social Media!
Bishop Vann has gone social! Be sure to follow along on his new Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as his Twitter.

Christ Cathedral To Build New Chapel And Crypts
The Diocese of Orange and Christ Cathedral will soon be breaking ground on the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, a new worship space underneath Christ Cathedral that will serve generations of parishioners throughout Orange County.

The Peace With Dementia Rosary
Host Rick Howick welcomes Matt Estrade to the program. Matt is the founder of Catholic Aging Ministry, based in Louisiana. He is endorsed by the Archbishop of New Orleans.

Catholic Sports View Podcast
JSerra repeats as champions with a walk-off win over league rival Santa Margarita. Here’s a firsthand account from Les Lukach of Prep Baseball Report. We also talk with the assistant commissioner of the CIF Southern Section Kristine Palle about the new CIF sport of girls’ flag football.

Hazel Wright Organ Concerts
The celebration of the return of the Hazel Wright Organ continues with the official “Year of Hazel” concert season.
All are welcome throughout 2022-2023 to a variety of concerts and soloists, culminating with a grand performance featuring the organ, the Pacific Symphony, and Pacific Chorale in June 2023.
View the official concert dates below.

Diocesan Eucharistic Congress 2023
Save the date for the 2023 Diocese of Orange Eucharistic Congress, “I AM.”
Oct. 20-21, 2023
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