Meet the Deacons! The upcoming Diaconate Ordination will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 14 at Christ Cathedral! We cannot wait to welcome these 19 men into our diocese! To join the livestream of the Diaconate Ordination, visit the link in our bio. - - - Names of Candidates & Wives: Alvarado, Robert and Olga Atwood, Vernon and Grace   Concha, Martin and Elvia   Duthoy, Kevin and Carmen   Gregg, James and Liberty   Lee, John and Maggie Morales, Peter and Rowena Nguyen, Huy and Anh Nguyet Nguyen, Phuc and Linh Tran Ochoa, Juan and Esmeralda Reza, John and Vilma Rodriguez, Israel and Amy Rudy, James and Jacquie Santana, Jose Alfredo and Rosa Seminara, Joseph and Patricia Sesmas, Isidro and Luz Sherrick, Chris and Tana Stromswold, David and Kimberly Villanueva, Rod and Maria

October is just around the corner! Be sure to join us for these upcoming events around our diocese ⬇️ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🗓️ October 6: All those in the legal community, their families, and those who want to give thanks are invited to attend the Red Mass at Christ Cathedral on Friday, October 6. ⁠ ⁠ 🗓️ October 7: Walk with us for the dignity of life! Join us at Christ Cathedral on Saturday, October 7, for the annual Orange Walk for Life. Hosted by the Orange County chapter of the Knights of Columbus, this event will feature a Rosary, Mass, and Eucharistic Procession. ⁠ ⁠ 🗓️ October 8: Join us in honoring those who are Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, and Emergency Personnel at the Blue Mass on Sunday, October 8 at Christ Cathedral. All those who want to give their thanks are invited to attend!⁠ ⁠ 🗓️ October 14: All are invited to attend the upcoming Diaconate Ordination on Saturday, October 14 at Christ Cathedral as we welcome 19 Deacons into our Diocese. ⁠ ⁠ 🗓️ October 15: All professionals in the Healthcare and Mental Health field, their families, and those who desire to give thanks are invited to attend the White Mass in the Arboretum at Christ Cathedral on Sunday, October 15.

I AM: THE BREAD OF LIFE⁠ ⁠ Join us at the "I AM" Congress on Oct. 20 & 21 to discover the ways in which Jesus is fully present in the Eucharist. ⁠ ⁠ Reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

Congratulations to St. Joachim Catholic Church on the completion of their groundbreaking restroom project! 🎉 After many years and several fundraising efforts with donations from neighboring parishes, the facilities are finally ready for the churches parishioners. Read more about the “Blessing of the toilets” that took place last Friday in an article by the LA times! (link in our bio)

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white host.” — Venerable Fulton J. Sheen ⁠Thank you to all who helped share the love and presence of Jesus throughout Irvine, CA during this past weekend’s 2-day Eucharistic Pilgrimage! ⁠Be sure to join us at the “I AM” Eucharistic Congress on Oct. 20 & 21. Register at the link in our bio. ⁠

This past weekend's "I AM: HERE" Eucharistic Pilgrimage was truly a walk to remember!🙏⁠ ⁠ Participants from across Orange County came together to walk alongside Jesus and share God's presence with Irvine, CA. Four separate processions took place over Saturday and Sunday, with routes beginning at St. Thomas More Church, Our Lady of Peace Korean Center, St. John Neumann Church, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Irvine.  ⁠ ⁠ This series of Eucharistic Pilgrimages, conducted in collaboration between @ocyouthleaders and parishes in our diocese, serves to not only bring Christ to the world around us but to build anticipation for the upcoming "I AM" Eucharistic Congress to be held on the Christ Cathedral campus on ⁠Oct. 20 & 21.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the Eucharistic Congress at rcbo.org/congress (link in bio)⁠.