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Centennial Cristero Mass

Friday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Christ Cathedral

Join us on August 7 for the Centennial Cristero Mass as we commemorate the brave men and women who defended their Catholic faith in Mexico 100 years ago. This event invites you to unite in the Eucharist and honor the courageous legacy of the Cristeros through a procession featuring the Reliquary of the Mexican Martyrs, culminating in a special opportunity to venerate their relics. Be part of this transformative experience and celebrate the faith that has been carried forward through sacrifice and unwavering love for the Church.

Come pray. Come remember. Come learn their story. And come be inspired by the faith of those who boldly proclaimed:

¡Viva Cristo Rey! y ¡Viva Santa Maria de Guadalupe!

We hope you and your families will join us for this special celebration of faith, courage, and the enduring witness of the Cristero.

Blood, Mystery and Light: The Shroud of Turin Museum Now Open!

Discover the blood, uncover the mystery, encounter the light! Take a groundbreaking journey with more than 10,000 square feet of 360-degree theater rooms, interactive displays and sacred art about the world’s most studied artifact: the Shroud of Turin. Have an evangelistic encounter with the story of the birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus — and of His ongoing real presence in the Eucharist.

The Shroud of Turin Museum is now open at the Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center on the Christ Cathedral Campus. Tickets are on sale now!

High School Vocations Series

High School Vocations Series

For young men in high school or recent graduates who are interested in learning more about priesthood.

Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11.

6-8 PM

Christ Cathedral Pastoral Center

Fr. Ian's Homilies – Freedom

“And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24.27)—and in doing so, Jesus shows us that the scriptures are about Himself. Convicted by this truth, Fr. Ian preaches every weekend the mystery of Christ as revealed in the Sunday readings. It is Jesus who we seek—and in these homilies, Fr. Ian hopes to provide a glimpse of Him. Father Ian is a Roman Catholic Priest serving at Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange in California.

This episode is titled, “Part of the Net.”

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2448072/episodes/19563062

PODCAST HIGHLIGHT: SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: DAVID ENLOW IN CONCERT

An evening of improvisation and classical music on the Hazel Wright Organ, featuring David Enlow, a choir master and music director, praised as a “commanding” organist by The New Yorker. Made possible in part by a donation from Lucy Dunn in memory of organist Bob Cummings. Find more at christcathedralmusic.org

CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: SUMMER CHAT SERIES – A VISIT WITH VINCE BROWN OF ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL  

CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A VISIT WITH MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, DR. KENNETH MILLER

On this episode of Catholic Sports View:

This week’s pod takes us to the home of the Mater Dei Monarchs as host Bob Gibson chats with the Executive Director of Athletics, Dr. Kenneth Miller. They share stories about the great season at Mater Dei and look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year.

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Fr. Francis Ang Begins Holy Mission Where It All Began
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Fr. Francis Ang Begins Holy Mission Where It All Began

AS HE Stood IN The sacristy at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fr. Francis Ang felt the magnitude of the moment—the journey he had taken to this point, and the voyage yet to begin. One door opening, another closing. Arrayed about throughout the room were familiar objects of a Catholic Mass: the sacred vestments, altar items, chalices and candles. Familiar, sure, but on this day carrying an aura of newness, of rebirth into something novel, an . . .

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Common Thread
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Common Thread

Somewhere Around 60 years ago, Monsignor Hugh O’Connor, the much-beloved founding pastor of St. Justin Martyr Parish in Anaheim, tore his shirt. Rather than throw it away, the thrifty Irish priest knew just the person to fix it: parishioner Angie Beccia, who worked as a seamstress at Knott’s Berry Farm while raising five children and supporting her husband’s career at Northrop. Tammy Tran, Left, Berdie Chavez, ED Fodor, Blanca Gomez, Joanne Shade, Angie Beccia, Lucia . . .

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Faith In Service: Our Lady Of Fatima Supports Camp Pendleton Marines
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Faith In Service: Our Lady Of Fatima Supports Camp Pendleton Marines

While Approximately 25% of U.S. service members identify as Catholic, fewer than 8% of the U.S. Military Chaplain Corps are ordained Catholic priests. As a result of this shortage, Marines assigned to the School of Infantry–West (Soi-West) at Camp Pendleton have been without a Catholic chaplain for some time. To help fill the gap, the team at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in San Clemente—including Priest-in-Residence Fr. Ed Becker, Pastor Fr. Antonio López-Flores and . . .

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St. Anthony, Pray For Us
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St. Anthony, Pray For Us

The Two First-Class relics of St. Anthony of Padua — the patron saint of lost and stolen possessions — made a pilgrimage to several churches within the Diocese of Orange recently, providing an opportunity for thousands of devotees to venerate the saint’s sacred remains. Relics OF ST. Anthony OF Padua Made A Pilgrimage TO Several Churches Within The Diocese OF Orange, Including LA PurÍSima. Photos BY Yuan Wang/Diocese OF Orange The two relics, which were . . .

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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.

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Garden Grove, CA 92840

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