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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!
Community Highlights
From The Heart: “Saint Michael The Archangel Through The Ages”
When The Book Idea was first pitched to Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, O.Praem., of St. Michael’s Abbey, it seemed like too much of an endeavor. FR. Frederick Schmit, O.Praem., Left, Holds The Cover OF “Saint Michael The Archangel Through The Ages” AS FR. Peregrine Fletcher, O.Praem., Displays AN Interior Page AT ST. Michael’S Abbey. Photos BY Alan Wendell/Diocese OF Orange Tan Books, a Catholic publisher that had worked with Fr. Peregrine on two previous illustrated children’s . . .
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St. Hedwig Catholic Church Celebrates Mass Of Rededication Of The Altar
Following Months OF Renovations, including construction of a marble altar and installation of a sacred tabernacle, St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Los Alamitos marked a milestone recently with a special Mass of rededication of the altar celebrated by Bishop Timothy Freyer. During the Mass, Bishop Freyer also blessed other sacred furnishings. The sanctuary elements had been completed for several months, but the parish waited for the bishop’s visit on April 19 to formally celebrate the . . .
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Holy Trinity Honors Our Mother Mary With May Crowning Celebration
IN Another First for Holy Trinity Parish in Ladera Ranch, more than 300 parishioners gathered on May 3, to honor Mary with the parish’s first traditional May Crowning celebration. “This is something we have been planning to do for a long time,” said Holy Trinity’s pastor, Fr. Michael St. Paul. “We were pleased that the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Trinity Rosary Group, the Fil-Am Filipino Ministry and the Hispanic Ministry worked together to make . . .
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A Mother’s Love
Mother’S Day weekend is here, and Orange County Catholic is celebrating moms who have made a difference in their children’s faith journeys. We asked five women to write letters of gratitude to the mother figures in their lives who passed down their admiration of Jesus Christ. What came next were messages of hope, service and most importantly, love. Dear Mom, You were only 21 years old when you said yes, choosing to put me first . . .
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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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