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!
Community Highlights
A Deeper Look At The Cathedral’s New 24-Hour Adoration Chapel
Recently, The Orange Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (Odccw) enjoyed a lively presentation by Fr. Bao Thai, the rector of Christ Cathedral, on the campus’s new 24-hour Adoration Chapel. About 50 women learned how to sign up for a one-hour time slot at the chapel and, more importantly, how to get the most out of a weekly appointment with Jesus. Bishop Timothy Freyer Blesses The New Perpetual Adoration Chapel, Located AT The Base OF The . . .
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Taking It To The Streets
IT Was A Sunny and breezy beautiful day when Daniel Bukaty and other parishioners of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church set up their table at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. They were there to provide information about the Catholic faith and to hand out rosaries and literature. They ended up giving away over 150 rosaries, miraculous medals and crosses over the course of a few hours and having meaningful conversations with more than 20 . . .
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Nurturing The Next Generation Of Disciples
Increasingly, Younger generations are flocking to the Church. That’s a fact. And in Orange County, the diocese is taking notice. Although nationally the results for Catholics are mixed, with the Pew Research Center among others showing stable results for the Catholics as a percentage of overall population, the nation’s young adults tell a very different story. The Youth And Young Adults Ministry Hosted A Recreation Retreat For College Students IN April 2026 AT Forest Home . . .
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Keeping Christ At The Center
Jean-Paul Afif Has built a life marked by notable achievements: professional basketball player, wealth advisor, movie producer, community servant, husband and father. But for Afif, a devout Catholic and active member of multiple faith-focused organizations, one role surpasses all the others. “I always like to start with saying I’m a husband and a father,” Afif said. “But first and foremost, we’re called to be a child of God.” Afif, his wife, Krista, and their nine . . .
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Christ Cathedral
In the heart of Orange County, a beacon of faith welcomes all who seek hope, healing, and connection. With its soaring architecture and vibrant community, Christ Cathedral is a place where people from every background come together to worship, grow, and serve. Rooted in Catholic tradition and open to all, it offers a spiritual home for those longing to encounter Christ and belong to something greater.
Christ Cathedral
13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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