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
From parish gatherings to diocesan celebrations, these events are open invitations to grow in faith, community, and purpose.
Catholic School Administrators Gather For Leadership Summit
Current And Aspiring school administrators recently came together to reflect, reinvigorate the ideals of Catholic education and consider whether leadership is their next career step. From Left, Rae Anna Ashton, Jacqueline QuiÑOnes Sienkowski, DR. Erin Barisano, Superintendent OF Catholic Schools, Brad Snyder, Associate Superintendent OF Educational Programs, And Russell Smith, Diocesan Director OF Elementary Athletics For The Parochial Athletic League, Raise Their Cups AT The Anaheim Marriott ON March 23. Photos BY Alan Wendell/Diocese OF . . .
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Let Tradition Ring
Nathan Banda Stepped up to the bell wall, or campanario, at Mission San Juan Capistrano, taking his place beside Michael “Mission Mike” Gastelum. The occasion was St. Joseph’s Day and the annual Return of the Swallows celebration on March 19 — one of many key events leading up to the mission’s upcoming 250th anniversary on Nov. 1. Gastelum prepared to ring the two larger bells — named San Vicente and San Juan after saints, and . . .
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Faith & Leadership
Bishop Kevin Vann recently welcomed nearly 1,000 business, religious, academic and philanthropic leaders to the 23rd annual Conference on Business & Ethics. Hosted by The Orange Catholic Foundation, in partnership with Farmers & Merchants Bank, the March 20 event, held at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, honored exemplary Orange County business leaders whose lives and business practices reflect their faith in action. “You are the light of the world,” said Bishop Vann. “A city set . . .
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A Good Time Of Year For Young Adults To Spring Into Dating
Tennyson Wrote, TO paraphrase: In spring, a young man’s (and woman’s) fancy turns to thoughts of love. For young Catholics entering, re-entering or thinking about deepening the dating experience, there is no better time of year. And what better place to do so than Orange County? With its stunning landscape and diverse cultural opportunities, the OC is blooming with date-night ideas. When it comes to dating as a young adult, “There are a lot of . . .
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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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