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.
Special Bonds
With A Giant Paper donut covered in pink frosting and colorful sprinkles taped to her front, grandma Mary Owen knelt next to the kindergarten-sized table as her granddaughter Quinn Owen, 6, rocked on her wobble chair and held a purple bingo dauber at the ready. “Have you and your special person played in the snow?” asked kindergarten teacher Angie Clark, as her packed classroom full of students with their special persons looked on. Colleen Strain . . .
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Go Forth Retreat Gathers High Schoolers From Across Diocese To Worship, Testify
Sometimes The Most resonant messages come from others who look and sound like us. In part, that was the reasoning to include teen speakers at the annual day-long diocesan high school Go Forth retreat held on Jan. 26. FR. Ian Gaston, Parochial Vicar AT Christ Cathedral, Poses With Students From Rosary Academy During The Diocesan GO Forth Retreat Held ON Jan. 26. Photos BY Alan Wendell/Diocese OF Orange The event, in its third year, allows . . .
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Having Faith In True Love
The Most Romantic holiday of the year is here, and Orange County Catholic is ready to celebrate. In honor of Valentine’s Day, four Orange County Catholic couples share how faith plays a role in their marriages. Along the way, the participants shared some words of wisdom about how to keep relationships strong and God close. Keep reading for their inspiring love stories. Teresa And Mike Monette: Married Since 2018 Long before exchanging vows at St. . . .
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Wrapped In Faith & Love
Mary Galloway remembers giving a prayer shawl to a fellow parishioner at St. Kilian Catholic Church, who had recently lost her husband. Galloway was touched at the emotional response she later received from the woman. Members OF ST. Kilian’S Prayer Shawl Ministry Pose Together During A Knitting Session AT The Mission Viejo Catholic Church ON Jan. 8. Photo BY Jeff Antenore/Diocese OF Orange “She told us she wrapped herself up in the shawl and slept . . .
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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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