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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!

Veneration of St. Callistus Relic

The faithful are invited to the public veneration of the first-class relic of Pope St. Callistus I on his feast day, Monday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the main floor of Christ Cathedral. Veneration is time of honoring the saints’ legacies and seeking their prayers before God. This special event offers a unique opportunity to venerate the relic of Pope St. Callistus I before it is placed in the reliquary of the highly anticipated St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts.

St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts Grand Opening

The final phase of Christ Cathedral’s transformation has been completed with the opening of the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts! The chapel is named in honor of the original St. Callistus parish, which moved to Christ Cathedral when the property was acquired by the diocese.

The Romano-Byzantine-style chapel, located beneath Christ Cathedral, will be blessed and dedicated on October 14. You are invited to watch the livestream of the blessing starting at 3:30 p.m. The chapel and crypts will be open to the public October 15. Book a tour at the link below!

Hearts Ablaze: Evangelize Now Conference 2024

Join us on Saturday, October 19 for Evangelize Now 2024: Hearts Ablaze. An annual conference held on the Christ Cathedral Campus designed to inspire all attendees to share the Good News with others. The event will feature speaker sessions with Dan Dematte, Bishop Thanh, Fr. Juan Navarro, and Fr. Vincent Pham.

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.

Lumen Christi November Speaker: Fr. Robert Spitzer

Mark your calendars for the final installment of the Lumen Christi Institute 2024 Speaker Sessions!

This talk will feature Fr. Robert Spitzer providing his expertise on the notion of “Science, Medicine and Eucharistic Miracles” held on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Christ Cathedral Arboretum. Fr. Spitzer is an award-winning author, EWTN television show host, and President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, as well as the Napa Institute.

You won’t want to miss this! Registration is FREE! Secure your seat or learn more through the link below.

"Noche de Altares" at Christ Cathedral

Join us for Noche de Altares on Friday, October 25 from 6pm-10pm at Christ Cathedral, hosted by the Office of Hispanic Ministry and the Catholic Cemeteries at the Diocese of Orange.

This event celebrates Día de Los Muertos, honoring our loved ones who have passed through art, culture, and community. Ministries from across Orange County will create altars to remember their parents, siblings, and friends.

Enjoy cultural performances, a beer garden, live music, pop-up vendors, and children’s activities like a trackless train, face painting and trunk-or-treating.

Come and be part of this vibrant celebration of heritage and remembrance!

White Mass for Healthcare and Mental Health Workers

The Healthcare Professional Mass is traditionally known as the “White Mass” because of the white lab coats worn by many who work in the Healthcare Profession. This Mass will be held on Sunday, October 20 at 3pm in the Arboretum. We welcome all those who work in the healthcare and mental health fields to attend with their families and receive a special blessing.

Catholic Sports View #204: Kristen Sherman of Orange Lutheran High School

This week on Catholic Sports View:

We enjoy a visit with Kristen Sherman. She’s the head coach of Orange Lutheran’s flag football team – the number one ranked squad in the nation!

Twitter: @CatholicSV

OC Catholic Radio: OC’S Own Opera Singing Priest, Fr. Will Goldin

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio. On this podcast, host Rick Howick welcomes Fr. Will Goldin to our studio on the campus of Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove.

Fr. Will serves as Parochial Administrator at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in La Habra. He holds several master’s degrees from a variety of distinguished institutions both in North America and overseas; and he is quite the accomplished opera singer as well!

Fr. Will utilizes his education in a variety of ways in serving his parishioners, including events such as “Holy Smokes” and “Catholics Invade the Bar!” Tune in and hear all about it! For more info, please visit: olglahabra.org/cib.

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.