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Happy #StPatricksDay! St. Patrick, patron of Ireland, pray for us. 🇮🇪

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Happy #StPatricksDay! St. Patrick, patron of Ireland, pray for us. 🇮🇪 Comment a ☘️ below in honor of St. Patrick 👇
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#VisitationOC is back this year, are you participating?

After attending Mass at your parish on Holy Thursday, all are invited to spend the rest of the evening in Adoration throughout our Diocese. 

Follow the map of participating parishes throughout Orange County as you join the community in spending time in quiet prayer and Adoration of the Lord through the Visitation of Seven Churches.

Be sure to tag us in your Visitation of Seven Churches posts and stories using the hashtag: #VisitationOC!

Plan out what locations you’re visiting and view the guided mediations at rcbo.org/visitation.
#VisitationOC is back this year, are you participating?

After attending Mass at your parish on Holy Thursday, all are invited to spend the rest of the evening in Adoration throughout our Diocese. 

Follow the map of participating parishes throughout Orange County as you join the community in spending time in quiet prayer and Adoration of the Lord through the Visitation of Seven Churches.

Be sure to tag us in your Visitation of Seven Churches posts and stories using the hashtag: #VisitationOC!

Plan out what locations you’re visiting and view the guided mediations at rcbo.org/visitation.
#VisitationOC is back this year, are you participating?

After attending Mass at your parish on Holy Thursday, all are invited to spend the rest of the evening in Adoration throughout our Diocese. 

Follow the map of participating parishes throughout Orange County as you join the community in spending time in quiet prayer and Adoration of the Lord through the Visitation of Seven Churches.

Be sure to tag us in your Visitation of Seven Churches posts and stories using the hashtag: #VisitationOC!

Plan out what locations you’re visiting and view the guided mediations at rcbo.org/visitation.
#VisitationOC is back this year, are you participating?

After attending Mass at your parish on Holy Thursday, all are invited to spend the rest of the evening in Adoration throughout our Diocese. 

Follow the map of participating parishes throughout Orange County as you join the community in spending time in quiet prayer and Adoration of the Lord through the Visitation of Seven Churches.

Be sure to tag us in your Visitation of Seven Churches posts and stories using the hashtag: #VisitationOC!

Plan out what locations you’re visiting and view the guided mediations at rcbo.org/visitation.
#VisitationOC is back this year, are you participating? After attending Mass at your parish on Holy Thursday, all are invited to spend the rest of the evening in Adoration throughout our Diocese. Follow the map of participating parishes throughout Orange County as you join the community in spending time in quiet prayer and Adoration of the Lord through the Visitation of Seven Churches. Be sure to tag us in your Visitation of Seven Churches posts and stories using the hashtag: #VisitationOC! Plan out what locations you’re visiting and view the guided mediations at rcbo.org/visitation.
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There’s still time 👇

Looking to head to confession before Easter? Here’s a list of upcoming penance services over the next coming weeks:

3/11: St. Joseph, Placentia | 6:30PM
3/11: Santiago De Compostela, Lake Forest | 7PM
3/11: La Purisima, Orange | 7:15PM
3/12: St. Thomas More, Irvine | 7PM
3/13: St. Cecilia, Tustin | 7PM
3/13: Our Lady of Fatima, San Clemente | 6PM
3/13: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Irvine | 6:30PM
3/14: St. Justin Martyr, Anaheim | 7PM
3/16: Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove | 8:30AM

To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit rcbo.org/lent.

Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
There’s still time 👇 Looking to head to confession before Easter? Here’s a list of upcoming penance services over the next coming weeks: 3/11: St. Joseph, Placentia | 6:30PM 3/11: Santiago De Compostela, Lake Forest | 7PM 3/11: La Purisima, Orange | 7:15PM 3/12: St. Thomas More, Irvine | 7PM 3/13: St. Cecilia, Tustin | 7PM 3/13: Our Lady of Fatima, San Clemente | 6PM 3/13: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Irvine | 6:30PM 3/14: St. Justin Martyr, Anaheim | 7PM 3/16: Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove | 8:30AM To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit rcbo.org/lent. Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
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Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 

🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises.

🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 

🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 

🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th.

For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 

🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises.

🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 

🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 

🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th.

For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 

🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises.

🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 

🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 

🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th.

For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 

🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises.

🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 

🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 

🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th.

For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 

🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises.

🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 

🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 

🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th.

For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
Join us for these upcoming events around our diocese! 🗓️ March 6: All are invited to join the St. Mary's Catholic community in a Lenten Retreat tonight, Wednesday, March 6th, at 6:30PM in the church. Participants can expect to attend Mass led by Bishop Timothy Freyer followed by a series of other Lenten exercises. 🗓️ March 11: Looking to attend a Synod listening session? Look no further. For the past three years, the Diocese of Orange has participated in the worldwide Synod preparation process with prayer, discussion, and discernment with the input of many voices from across the Diocese. As the Bishops and other official Synod representatives prepare for the second Synod session in October, the listening continues. You are invited to participate in a listening session at St. Mary’s Church in Fullerton on Monday, March 11, from 7PM-9PM. 🗓️ March 18: Pray with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Orange at their Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 18th, at 6PM. This prayer reflects on Christ as a migrant and refugee. Together, we stand in solidarity with migrants and refugees worldwide who experience their journey of carrying the cross through their own migration experience. Prayer will take place in the garden behind the welcoming center. 🗓️ March 22: Participate in a Lenten Retreat at the Pro Sanctity Retreat Center from Friday, March 22nd, at 7PM, to Sunday, March 24th, at 2PM. Led by the Apostolic Oblates and Pro Sanctity members, the retreat will offer times of reflection, prayers, spiritual direction, silence, and sharing, all with the theme of "I Thirst". Space is limited and registration is due by March 15th. For more information on all the events, visit the link in our bio.
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As we pray, fast, and repent throughout this season of #Lent, be sure to stop by a parish near you to receive forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession. 

Here’s a list of upcoming penance services held at our parishes tonight through March 9. 👉⁠
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To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit the link in our bio.

Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
As we pray, fast, and repent throughout this season of #Lent, be sure to stop by a parish near you to receive forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession. 

Here’s a list of upcoming penance services held at our parishes tonight through March 9. 👉⁠
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To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit the link in our bio.

Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
As we pray, fast, and repent throughout this season of #Lent, be sure to stop by a parish near you to receive forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession. 

Here’s a list of upcoming penance services held at our parishes tonight through March 9. 👉⁠
⁠
To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit the link in our bio.

Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
As we pray, fast, and repent throughout this season of #Lent, be sure to stop by a parish near you to receive forgiveness through the Sacrament of Confession. Here’s a list of upcoming penance services held at our parishes tonight through March 9. 👉⁠ ⁠ To view more penance services and opportunities for Confession near you, visit the link in our bio. Know of a service not listed? Share the details in the comments or via our form at rcbo.org/lent. We’ll keep updating the list of services throughout the season!
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Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress?

Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths. 

Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
Did you attend this year’s #RECongress? Over the weekend, the Diocese of Orange took part in the RECongress, the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world sponsored by the Office of Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers and has since grown to include people of all ministries, vocations and faiths.  Bishop Kevin Vann celebrated Mass on the last day of the congress and representatives from both the Diocese and the OLLV Foundation were present in the RECongress exhibition hall throughout the weekend.
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