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TOGETHER WE JOURNEY, TOGETHER IN FAITH
A Place
for Everyone
With 58 churches, 5 centers and 36 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!
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Lumen Christi Speaker: Simone Rizkallah
Mark your calendars for the 4th installment of the Lumen Christi Institute Speaker Sessions!
This talk will feature Simone Rizkallah providing her message of “Epidemic: Loneliness” held on Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00PM in the Pastoral Center Auditorium at Christ Cathedral. Simone Rizkallah is Deputy Director of Education at the Philos Project, a frequent guest on Catholic Answers Live, and a faculty member of the Avila Institute.
Pre-registration is required to save your seat. Cost is free to those who are registered in the Lumen Christi Institute. If not, it is $25. Secure your seat or learn more through the link below.
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Lumen Christi Speaker Series
The Diocese of Orange Lumen Christi Institute is dedicated to providing easy access and powerful formation for Catholics of all walks of life and stages of faith. Their monthly Speaker Series, held throughout 2024 at the Christ Cathedral Campus in Garden Grove, California, brings together distinguished scholars, writers and speakers to address timely topics within the framework of Catholic tradition, theology, and spirituality.
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National Eucharistic Congress 2024
The Diocese of Orange is so grateful to have taken part in the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. All three of our bishops and members of our diocese participated in everything from enlightening workshops to a Eucharistic procession with thousands of the faithful through the streets of Indianapolis.
Listen, learn, and be inspired by checking out the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress video playlist on Youtube. This is just the beginning, #Revival is truly here!
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OC Catholic Radio: Prison Ministry 101 – What's it All About?
Welcome to another episode of OC Catholic Radio featuring your host, Rick Howick.
Today, we’ll be talking about Catholic social teaching and restorative justice. Joining Rick in-studio are two distinguished guests, Peggy Normandin and Fred LaPuzza. Peggy’s name and voice may be familiar to many of our listeners as the former radio host of the popular EWTN radio show, “Call Me Catholic.” These days, she serves as a volunteer in prison ministry. Fred LaPuzza is no stranger to OC Catholic Radio, and he currently serves as the Director of the Office of Restorative Justice for the Diocese of Orange. Our discussion today centers around all things ‘restorative justice.’ Have you ever wondered what it’s like inside a jail ward in Orange County? Have you ever thought about serving as a volunteer in prison ministry? What are some of the joys and challenges for those who feel the call to serve those who are incarcerated? Join us for this fascinating discussion!
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OC Catholic Radio Episode #298: The Marian Gardens Experience at Christ Cathedral
Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. We have another very special episode to bring you on today’s podcast. Listen as host Rick Howick interviews some of the key people who helped make the beautiful new Marian Gardens into a reality. We also cover portions of the press conference that took place at the site in May of 2024.
Come, and experience this gorgeous walk-through experience located behind the Our Lady of LaVang statue on the north part of the Christ Cathedral campus. Each garden is devoted to one category of the Mysteries of the Rosary: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Once you see this beautiful space and spend some time here, your experience praying the rosary will never be the same.
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Catholic Sports View #194: Commissioner of the CIF Southern Section, Mike West
This week on Catholic Sports View:
We continue with our annual summer interview with Mike West. He’s the commissioner of the CIF Southern Section. In addition, we talk about the latest Trinity League alum to be a MLB draft pick, Gage Jump of J Serra!
Twitter: @CatholicSV
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Introducing the Lumen Christi Institute
Formerly known as “Emmaus,” the Evangelization Office in the Diocese of Orange has launched the “Lumen Christi Institute.”
Lumen Christi provides easy access and powerful formation for Catholics of all walks of life and stages of faith. From schools of biblical studies and evangelization to certification opportunities, the Institute aims to enlighten the mind, enkindle the heart, and empower the Church to carry on the mission of Christ.
Within the Institute, there are four paths that aim to equip and encourage the faithful to take their place within the mission of Christ.
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Catholic Biblical Institute
The Catholic Biblical Institute in the Diocese of Orange is devoted to empowering the faithful to deepen their understanding of Sacred Scripture and confidently share their faith with others. This institute offers a comprehensive biblical education program with 3 levels of courses, starting with a retreat and progressing to in-depth studies of individual biblical books.
The Catholic Biblical Institute is hosting Level 1 course opportunities and Spring Biblical Retreats.
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