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
Finding Time For Prayer In A Modern World
IN Many Ways, it’s the best time of the day. The surrounding wildlife can be heard retreating to their dens and lairs ahead of the sunrise; the roosters, chickens and songbirds stir to announce a new day; the fountain beneath the statue of St. Michael gurgles. This is when Fr. John Henry Hanson, O. Praem, a Norbertine priest at St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, begins his prayer day. “I like the early morning,” said Fr. . . .
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Oc Catholic Educators Gather For Annual Convocation
Orange County Catholic educators recently came together for their yearly convocation to start the school year and deepen their commitment to providing students with more than just academics. Teachers and principals from the 37 diocesan schools gathered on Sept. 11 for the annual Educator Convocation, held at Santa Margarita Catholic High School (Smchs). This year’s theme, “There’s More: Living the Magis,” featured keynote speaker Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen, O.P., and Mass with Auxiliary Bishop Thanh . . .
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An ‘Audacious’ Dream Realized
Just Three Years After laying out what was called a “bold and audacious” plan to build from the ground up a high school dedicated exclusively to area students from low-income working-class families saw the dream come true. Photos BY Ian Tran/Diocese OF Orange On Monday, Sept. 21, Cristo Rey Orange County High School officially opened the doors to its permanent home. The gleaming new 60,000-square-foot school building replaces the school’s home at the 23,00-square-foot former . . .
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No Place Like Tome
Coming IN AT 4 Pounds and 2,059 pages, Fr. Robert Spitzer’s latest book is far from your average paperback. He probably could use even more space considering his work addresses scientific, historical, philosophical and theological questions such as Why am I here? What do science and the Bible say? Can they be reconciled? Is Jesus historical and the Son of God? What Can Jesus tell me about where I am going? Why is there evil . . .
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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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