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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!

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Fr. Brandon Dang and Fr. Ben Tran are answering your burning questions about Priests for National Vocations Awareness Week! Click below to watch the video.

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Joan Patten, A.O. and Sr. Rachel Gleason S.D.S.H are answering your burning questions about Sisters and Consecrated Life for National Vocations Awareness Week! Click below to watch the video.

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Homeless Persons Interreligious Memorial Service

Each year, thousands of individuals experiencing homelessness die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure of violence. Many are from our very own community of Orange County. Please join us as we honor and acknowledge their lives as part of the human family.

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, December 21 at 7 PM, St. Timothy Catholic Church

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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.

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OC Catholic Radio: Deacon Bernie Ocampo and Guests on Their Recent Pilgrimage to the Holy Land During Attacks on Israel

Host Rick Howick interviews guests on a variety of topics. On today’s show, Rick welcomes Deacon Bernie Ocampo and a group of individuals that accompanied him on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land that ended abruptly on October 7 in response to the recent events in Israel. On this episode, the discussion centers around their experience and what it was like to be in the area during this time.

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Coach Adam Harita tells us about the unique sport of Triathlon, a sport offered at Rosary Academy. We also discuss the Servite cross country team in our chat with head coach Karson Hayden. 

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The Diocese of Orange highlights from this past year are about to drop! Though we couldn’t capture every memorable moment, here's a curated collection from 2023. 👉 What was your standout faith moment from this year? And how do you plan to keep encountering the Lord through the rest of the year and into 2024? 🙏 With 58 parishes, 36 schools, and 5 centers throughout Orange County, there is a place for you. Visit rcbo.org/parish to connect with your local church! #2023Wrapped #spotifywrapped #Replay2023
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Don’t miss out on this exciting event 🙌 Join us at Christ Cathedral tomorrow, Dec. 1, for the second annual Noche Guadalupana, a celebration hosted by the Diocese's Hispanic Ministry. Throughout the evening, hear from Bishop Bejarano from the Diocese of San Diego, witness the talents of Musician Tony Melendez, and participate in the many festivities on the Cathedral plaza!
Don’t miss out on this exciting event 🙌 Join us at Christ Cathedral tomorrow, Dec. 1, for the second annual Noche Guadalupana, a celebration hosted by the Diocese's Hispanic Ministry. Throughout the evening, hear from Bishop Bejarano from the Diocese of San Diego, witness the talents of Musician Tony Melendez, and participate in the many festivities on the Cathedral plaza!
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Don’t miss out on this exciting event 🙌 Join us at Christ Cathedral tomorrow, Dec. 1, for the second annual Noche Guadalupana, a celebration hosted by the Diocese's Hispanic Ministry. Throughout the evening, hear from Bishop Bejarano from the Diocese of San Diego, witness the talents of Musician Tony Melendez, and participate in the many festivities on the Cathedral plaza!
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Diocese of Orange! Wishing you a day full of gratitude as we give thanks to God for all He has given to us. 🙏🍂🙌
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Diocese of Orange! Wishing you a day full of gratitude as we give thanks to God for all He has given to us. 🙏🍂🙌
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Thank you to all who celebrated the life of Bishop Emeritus Tod Brown with us 🙏 More than 1,500 attended the funeral Mass, including priests and bishops from around the West Coast. Interreligious clergy also attended, including His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii. Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles was the celebrant. Bishop Brown will temporarily be laid to rest at the Cathedral Memorial Gardens before being transferred to the cathedral’s St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, which are scheduled for completion next year. Rest in peace, Bishop Brown. To see more from the Mass, visit the link in our bio.
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Thank you to all who celebrated the life of Bishop Emeritus Tod Brown with us 🙏 More than 1,500 attended the funeral Mass, including priests and bishops from around the West Coast. Interreligious clergy also attended, including His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii. Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles was the celebrant. Bishop Brown will temporarily be laid to rest at the Cathedral Memorial Gardens before being transferred to the cathedral’s St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, which are scheduled for completion next year. Rest in peace, Bishop Brown. To see more from the Mass, visit the link in our bio.
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Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
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Feliz Día de los Muertos! On Saturday, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange hosted their annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration! The day included Mass, a Rosary, mariachi music, food, dancers, and face painting. Día de los Muertos features elaborate alters, called ofrendas as a way to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. Check out some of the beautiful ofrendas pictured above 👆
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“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
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“Bless this home with its books and belongings that store the knowledge of the ages and the memories of Sister Kathleen Marie for all of us…” - Bishop Kevin Vann at the blessing of the new Sister Kathleen Learning Center Last weekend, members of the St. Joachim community gathered at the home of late Sister Kathleen Marie and joined in the dedication of her home to its new purpose as the St. Joachim Catholic Schools campus library and learning center. Sister Kathleen Marie Pughe, CSJ — who belonged to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — resided in the 900-square-foot house for 14 years. The educator served as St. Joachim’s principal from 2006 until her retirement in 2019 and was an adored figure in Catholic education for more than 50 years. Those who knew Sister Kathleen are certain “she is smiling down and is so happy that this place is used for the students, for this to be a second home for them, because she really had a heart for the kids.” Join us in continued prayer for Sister Kathleen and for the success of the new Learning Center 🙏
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