Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange

Friendsgiving
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We will be providing the main course, bring a side to share!
Contact Jessie at jessie@scdayl.org for more information and to RSVP

Talk on the Sacred Heart
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00
The sacred Heart sisters will be joining us for a talk about the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
Contact us @st.norbertya on Instagram or email us at st.norbertya@gmail.com

Theology on Tap w/ Father Paw Lwin
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Theology on Tap: The Eucharist and Thanksgiving
Visit our website or DM us @holytrinityyoungadults for more details

Funeral Preparedness Workshop
2025-11-22 08:00 - 13:00
Join us November 22, 8:00am – 1:00pm for a thoughtful and compassionate workshop designed to help individuals plan for their final arrangements with peace of mind and clarity. This seminar will guide participants through the key elements of preparing a funeral, including choosing readings and music for the liturgy, understanding the pastoral care available during end-of-life moments, and receiving important information about cemetery options and procedures. By planning ahead, you not only ensure your wishes are honored but also provide a meaningful gift of guidance and comfort to your loved ones. All are welcome to attend this informative and faith-centered session. Register Here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252664952852164
Contact nhuerta@rcbo.org for more info.
EOL Planning Workshop

Surviving the Holidays
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00
Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one is welcome to join the GriefShare Event “Surviving the Holidays” being held at St. Thomas More on Saturday November 22nd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. It is an event designed to provide help for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. It will provide you with some tools to help you go through the holidays as comfortably as possible. There will be a video and some discussion, served up with with holiday treats. Trust that God will be with you and that you are free to choose to do some things differently this year. REGISTER AT GRIEFSHARE.ORG/HOLIDAYS for this event.
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Saint Timothy Weekly Bible Study
2025-11-24 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Timothy Catholic Church, 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677, United States
Join us for a Bible study on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, where we pray with the word, study it in depth, and answer your burning questions!
Contact mzemanek@st-timsrc.org for more information or visit www.st-timsrc.org/adults

The Birth of the Messiah: A Journey through Matthew and Luke
2025-11-29 09:00
Bible Institute Retreat:The Birth of the Messiah – Matthew and Luke
Presented by Fr. Timothy Peters, Professor of Biblical Theology at Saint John’s Seminary in Camarillo, CA.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
17270 Ward St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Saturday, November 29, 2025
9:00am-12pm
The Great prophecies of a future Messiah/Christ
Examining the Book of Isaiah – In the early Church, some referred to the Prophecy of Isaiah as the 5th Gospel because it so eloquently spoke of the future Messiah/Christ. Thus, it’s no surprise that the Church continually reads from Isaiah throughout the Advent season.
The Infancy Narrative in Matthew
Matthew Chapter 1 – The Good News of the Gospel and the importance of the Lord’s promises to Abraham and David; The Virgin Mary, the Great prophecy of Isaiah and four other unlikely women who were Matriarchs in Israel; Saint Joseph, his silence, his dreams and his actions. Matthew Chapter 2 – The Magi, the Star and the prophecy of Balaam in Numbers 24:17; King Herod, his ambition, his building projects and his reputation in Rome; The Holy Innocents, a great challenge for our culture.
The Infancy Narrative in Luke
Luke Chapter 1 – The Annunciation and Mary’s Fiat; Gabriel’s words and the importance of the Davidic Kingdom; The Virgin Birth and the Great Prophecy of the Son of Man in Daniel Chapter 7; The Visitation. Luke Chapter 2 – The census in Luke’s Gospel and Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem; The Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and his prophecy that a sword would
pierce Mary’s heart; Why did Mary contemplate all these things in her heart?
*The Catholic Biblical Institute in the Diocese of Orange presents these short retreats with the goal of inspiring the faithful to continually study Sacred Scripture. All are welcome to attend. Those wishing to take more courses in The Biblical institute may take these retreats as part of their introductory preparation. More information will be provided during our retreat.
For more information, bible@rcbo.org (714) 282-3079

The Importance of Advent
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 1301 SE. Sycamore Avenue, Tustin, CA, 92780, United States
Come join our SC Family as Very Reverend Angelos Sebastian, Vicar General and Pastor of St. Kilian Parish, presents “The Importance of Advent” on Monday, December 1st, at 7 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the Monsignor Sammon Center behind the church. All are welcome, and no RSVP is necessary!

Post Irish Christmas Concert
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 8345 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
Join us for an Irish Christmas concert with Emmet Cahill, lead singer of Celtic Thunder, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 5:45 pm

Meet & Greet (include photo opportunity with Emmet Cahill) in the Church

(VIP Access tickets ONLY)

6:30 pm Doors open in Church

7:00 pm Concert begins

Reception in Parish Hall to follow

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 8345 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Learn more: Visit https://www.svdphb.org/events-1/emmet-cahill-an-irish-christmas for detailed information and to order tickets.

Financial Literacy with St. Norbert’s Young Adult Group
2025-12-04 19:00 | Saint Norbert Catholic Church, 300 East Taft Avenue, Orange, CA, 92865, United States
Join us as we learn more about our finances with licensed financial advisor Elijah King.

Learn more:

DM us on Instagram @st.norbertya or email us at st.norbertya@gmail.com

The Filioque Debate
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Freed Theater (Cultural Center), 13280 Chapman Ave, CA, 92840, United States
Join us for an evening of respectful dialogue, historical insight, and theological engagement. Whether you’re a student of theology, a member of the Christian community, or simply curious about Christian doctrine., this debate promises to deepen your understanding of a pivotal issue that has shaped the Christian east and West for over a millennium.

Pamela Ocampo @ pocampo@rcbo.org

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Mass of the Americas: Noche Guadalupana
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Cathedral Parish, 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe featuring traditional, congregational Spanish Marian hymns, and movements from the famed Mass of the Americas by living, California composer Frank La Rocca.

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Christ Cathedral Livestream

Good King Wenceslas
2025-12-06 10:30 | St. Joseph Center Auditorium, 480 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA, 92868, United States
This lively, family-friendly play brings the beloved Christmas carol to life with plenty of humor, heart, and holiday spirit! Follow the comically self-absorbed Good King Wenceslas as he embarks on an over-the-top quest to have the “perfect” Christmas—complete with extravagant shopping, silly dances, and a high-tech crown. But when he encounters an old friend in need, the King discovers that true joy comes not from presents or pageantry, but from generosity and kindness. Filled with catchy songs, quick costume changes, and laugh-out-loud moments, this playful retelling delights audiences of all ages while sharing a timeless message about compassion and the real meaning of Christmas.

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Finding Hope and Peace: A Catholic Journey Through the Holidays After Divorce
2025-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center, 13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
Catholics who are divorced or separated are invited to a workshop on journeying through the holidays “Finding Hope and Peace” on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This workshop is hosted by the Diocese of Orange Office for Family Life and will be held in person at the Pastoral Center, with an option to join for the workshop portion via Zoom at 6:30 pm. For registration and more information, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/m6cLfvxpcK or see the attached flyer.Visit https://forms.office.com/r/m6cLfvxpcK for more information or contact officeforfamilylife@rcbo.org

XLT Event For Families
2025-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 5101 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA, 92604, United States
Join us on December 7th, 2025 for dinner after the 5 PM Mass, Praise & Worship, Adoration, and an incredible talk about cultivating authentic Christ-Centered relationships with our loved ones and community.

Visit sjnyouthministry.org for more info and registration

Encounter Poster Winter 2025

Santa Clara De Asis Young Adults
2025-12-09 19:00 | Santa Clara de Asis Catholic Church, 22005 Avenida de la Paz, Yorba Linda, CA, 92887, United States
Young Adult Christmas party with fun games and white elephant gift exchangeLearn more::

visit website for more information! https://www.scdayl.org/scda-young-adults

Advent Mission With John Bergsma and Jeffrey Morrow of the St. Paul Center
2025-12-12 08:00 - 2025-12-13 18:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church, Orange, 566 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA, 92866, United States
Join us for a two day Advent Mission with John Bergsma and Jeffrey Morrow of the St. Paul Center focused on “Understanding our times in the Light of God’s Word.” You can’s have a better lineup than these two wonderful Theologians and Educators that combine incredible knowledge with humor and a communication style that draws everyone in.
Friday, 12/12, 5:30-9:15 PM; Saturday, 12/13, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule:
Friday
5:30 PM Check-in/Gathering (Book Sales Available)
6:00-7:00 PM – Welcome and Presentation #1 by Dr. John Bergsma
7:00 – 7:15 PM—St. Paul Center Presentation
7:15 – 7:45 PM—Break/Book Sales
7:45 – 8:45 PM— Presentation #1 by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow 8:45 – 9:15 PM — Book Sales/End the night
Saturday
8:00 – 8:30 AM Check-in/Gathering (Book Sales Available)
8:30 – 9:30 AM – Presentation #2 by Dr. John Bergsma
9:30 – 9:45 AM—St. Paul Center Presentation
9:45 – 10:15 AM—Break/Book Sales
10:15 – 11:15 AM—Presentation #3 by Dr. John Bergsma
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM — Lunch/Book Sales
12:45 – 1:45 PM— Presentation #2 by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow
1:45 – 2:00 PM—Mention Raffle/Books
2:00 – 2:30 PM—Break/Book Sales
2:30 – 3:30 PM— Presentation #3 by Dr. Jeffrey Morrow 3:30 PM- Book Raffle
Contact Chris Morris @ cmorris@hforange.org for more info.
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Retiro Bíblico
2025-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1100 South Center Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
Aléjate del ruido de la vida diaria y entra en un espacio sagrado durante este adviento con un encuentro con Cristo en Isaias, el Evangelio de Juan y el Evangelio de Mateo.

12/13 – Encuentro con Cristo en las Profecías de Isaías en Inmaculado Corazon de Maria

12/20 – Encuentro con Cristo en el Evangelio de Juan en Inmaculado Corazon de Maria

12/27 – El Evangelio de Mateo Explicado en Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Vang

Presentado por el P. Timothy Peters (SThD), profesor de Teología Bíblica en el Seminario de San Juan en Camarillo, California.

Sign Up: RETIRO BIBLICO

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Las Posadas Procession
2025-12-13 18:00
Las Posadas, which means “the inns” or “the lodgings” in Spanish, commemorates the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem. During the celebration, participants reenact Mary and Joseph’s journey, going door to door and asking for a place to stay. Traditional songs and prayers are recited during the procession, with plenty of food, drinks and sweets at the end.

St. Joseph Justice Center & Family of Joseph (ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange)* We invite you to bring donations of non-perishable food items to support individuals and families in need *

Learn more:

RSVP online at https://www.familyofjoseph.org/event-details/las-posadas by Monday, December 8th.

Corazon Puro OC Monthly Gatherings
2025-12-16 18:30
Event Description:
Follow us on Instagram @corazonpurooc and email at CPOC@corazonpuro.org for more information.
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Follow us on Instagram @corazonpurooc and email at CPOC@corazonpuro.org for more information.

Simbang Gabi Mass
2025-12-18 18:00 | Santa Clara de Asis Catholic Church, 22005 Avenida de la Paz, Yorba Linda, CA, 92887, United States
The Filipino Ministry invites you to Simbang Gabi 2025, a traditional Philippine mass that commemorates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Come and celebrate with us Thursday December 18 @ 6pm , traditional reception to follow!

Rich Pintang (714)791-0557 SCDA.FilipinoMinistry@gmail.com

St. Norbert’s Young adult group
2025-12-18 19:00
Event Description:
Join us for a Christmas reflection, white elephant, and fellowship afterwards.
Learn more::
DM us on Instagram @st.norbertya or email us at st.norbertya@gmail.com

Post Noel Night Concert on Friday
2025-12-19 19:30 | St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 8345 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646, United States
Noel Night ConcertHuntington Beach Symphony Chamber Group

Christmas Concert at Christ Cathedral
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Christ Cathedral Parish, 13280 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
Meditate on the story of Christmas with timeless readings from Scripture, sung audience carols, and seasonal choral favorites featuring Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque, Wayne Oquin’s O Magnum Mysterium, and Rutter’s Candlelight Carol. The Hazel Wright Organ and Cathedral Brass will lead the congregation in song and accompany the Diocesan Choir of Orange, the Cathedral Choirs, and the Diocesan Children’s Choir.

SEEK26 Lunch with Bishop Freyer
2026-01-03 12:00 - 13:30
Pick up your boxed lunch and join Bishop Timothy Freyer and all the Orange County campuses and parishes attending SEEK26 for lunch! Bishop Freyer really wants to gather all of you together for a time of fellowship, prayer, and food.

Gaylord Hotel and Convention center: Red Rock Room 2

Learn more:

ttembreull@rcbo.org or RSVP https://form.jotform.com/253455550017150

St. Hedwig YA Rosary/Bible Study
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Saint Hedwig Catholic Church, 11482 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA, 90720, United States
Prayer Bible Study on upcoming Sunday Readings

Contact Eric for more information Phone: 562-296-9020 Email: Ebray@sainthedwig.com

Heartbreak to Healing-Coping with Life Alone Divorce Recovery Series
2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Placentia, 717 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA, 92870, United States
FROM HEARTBREAK TO HOPE – COPING WITH LIFE ALONE SERIES

January 7 – March 31st

St. Joseph Parish in Placentia will be offering a 10-week series for all who have experienced the loss of their marriage through separation or divorce. The series will be on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm from January 7th through March 31st. Heartbreak to Healing will be offered in person and on Zoom.

Participants will be given a workbook after they sign up that covers the topics for each week. During the group meetings, there will be an introduction to the theme, a time for prayer and a video. Following the video will be discussion on the video and theme of the day.

There is a $25.00 registration fee for the series. If you are interested in signing up, click on the QR code below or go to www.stjosephplacentia.org website to find the link to register.

For more information, please call or email: Carol Koppenheffer (714) 528-1487 Ext 221 or ckoppenheffer@stjosephplacentia.org.

Book Study: Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Christ Our Savior Catholic Church, 2000 W. Alton Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States
We will be diving into Fr. Karol Wojtyla’s (Pope John Paul II) analysis of the true meaning of human love. This book is life changing and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women.

Some topics, among many more will include:

The meaning of friendship.

How to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure.

The problem of pornography.

How to achieve greater intimacy in marriage.

For all single and married young adults! This is the best book to read if you are desiring marriage as your vocation!

Learn more:

Contact abusa@coscp.org for more info. Sign up to get a book using the link found on this page: https://linktr.ee/christoursavioryoungadults

CoupleTalk
2026-01-08 18:30
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Event Name:
CoupleTalk: Cracking the code to an amazing relationship
Event Location:
Pastoral Center, 13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Event Date / Date Range:
Jan 8, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026
Event Time:
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Thursdays
Event Description:
Couples are invited to kick off the year strong by learning communication and conflict resolution skills in a fun and interactive way with CoupleTalk!
CoupleTalk®️ is the latest release of Relationship Enhancement®️ (RE), which is backed by decades of research to be the most effective relationship and marriage education program available to be offered by nonprofessionals.
Thursdays, January 8 to February 12, 2026 (6 sessions)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Diocese of Orange Pastoral Center
13280 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
The program is free and for couples age 18+
Free childcare is provided
There is a $100 gift card incentive for qualifying couples who complete the entire program
This project is supported by Federal Grant #90ZB0037 from ACF. Its content is solely the responsibility of the Relationship Research Foundation (USrelationships) and does not necessarily represent the official views of ACF.
Learn more::
Register at https://usrelationships.org/dioceseoc/

St. Norbert Young Adult Bible Study
2026-01-08 19:00 | Saint Norbert Catholic Church, 300 East Taft Avenue, Orange, CA, 92865, United States
St Norbert’s Young Adult Group

For more information message us on Instagram @st.norbertya or email us at st.norbertya@gmail.com
