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TOGETHER WE JOURNEY, TOGETHER IN FAITH
A Place
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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!

"I AM" Eucharistic Congress 2025
God, present in the crashing waves — this is the gift of the Incarnation. Not distant or abstract, but the Maker of the universe, dwelling among the broken, shining light into darkness. Through His Cross, Resurrection, and Altar, hope is more than a sentiment—it changes how we live.
The light of hope is calling — let it in. Join us for the 2025 “I AM” Eucharistic Conference on October 17-18 at Christ Cathedral!

Noche de Altares 2025
Join us on Friday, October 25 and be part of a vibrant celebration of heritage and remembrance. This event celebrates Día de Los Muertos, honoring our loved ones who have passed through art, culture, and community. Ministries from across Orange County will create altars to remember their parents, siblings, and friends. Enjoy cultural performances, a beer garden, live music, pop-up vendors, and children’s activities like a trackless train and trunk-or-treating.

Blood, Mystery and Light: The Shroud of Turin Museum Coming This Fall
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.
On November 19, The Shroud of Turin Museum opens at the Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center on the Christ Cathedral Campus. Tickets are on sale now!

The Jubilee Year of Hope
Pope Francis had declared 2025 the Jubilee Year of Hope (“Hope does not disappoint”), a sacred time to visit holy sites, perform acts of kindness, seek forgiveness for sins, and renew their relationship with God, one another, and creation.

Fr. Ian's Homilies: "The True Taskmaster"
“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.

Men of Faith: "Real Men Pray the Rosary"
Welcome to another episode of Men of Faith featuring host Gil Alderete of Catholic Men’ Fellowship of California (CMF). On today’s podcast, Gil welcomes the Director of the Office for the Diaconate for the Diocese of Orange, Deacon Tom Saenz. Having been ordained a deacon for a relatively short period of time, he has been able to utilize his many years as a business leader into this new role of service to the Church. The title of today’s podcast is “Real Men Pray the Rosary.”
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Catholic Sports View #251: A Visit with Servite's Ice Hockey Coach, Mike Marshall
On this episode of Catholic Sports View:
This week, an update on a Trinity league volleyball standout and a chance to catch up with Servite High School’s Ice Hockey coach, Mike Marshall.
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