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.
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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Diocesan Delegation Meets Pope, Visits Borgo Laudato Si’ — Centro Di Alta Formazione Laudato Si’
Castel Gandolfo, located 15 miles outside of Rome, has for centuries served as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the pope. A serene path in the gardens ends at a shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary overlooking a koi pond. There, for the last 400 years, popes have prayed for God’s guidance and Mary’s intercession when facing serious issues of global importance. Bishop Kevin Vann Greets Pope Leo Xiv ON March 25 IN Rome. . . .
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Teacher Finds New Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury
She Was A High achiever with top grades and a college scholarship. Then one day, Alejandra Lopez found herself with memory loss. She had debilitating migraines and could no longer read or count. A traumatic brain injury disrupted her life’s path but also led her to a new calling: helping every student succeed in the classroom. “To think that I am somehow making an impact is a gift,” Lopez said. “If I can use my . . .
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David Kiley’s Remarkable Story
Few Athletes Can Match the accomplishments of David Kiley. Kiley, who attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Costa Mesa and Mater Dei High School, competed in six Paralympic Games in wheelchair basketball, track and field, and alpine skiing, winning a total of 13 Paralympic medals. David Kiley, Shown With His ST. John The Baptist Catholic School Basketball Team, Will BE Inducted Into The Parochial Athletic League (Pal) Hall OF Fame ON May 12. . . .
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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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