Join us at these events around our diocese! 🗓️ May 11: The Catholic Biblical Institute in the Diocese of Orange is devoted to empowering the faithful to deepen their understanding of Sacred Scripture and confidently share their faith with others. You’re invited to register for the Level 1 Course Sessions on the Pentateuch & Historical Books and the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke! The sessions on the Pentateuch & Historical Books will take place each Saturday beginning on May 11 and continuing through June 29 from 9AM-10:50AM in the Pastoral Center at Christ Cathedral. Following this, the sessions on the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke will be held every Wednesday from 6:45-8:00PM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Irvine from May 15-July 24. 🗓️ May: Put on your running shoes and join us for the Horizon Pregnancy Clinic 5k Family Walk! The Walk will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 9:00AM at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. 🗓️ May 29: The highly anticipated Marian Gardens Blessing Day is almost here! On Wednesday, May 29 at 5:30PM, you’ll have the opportunity to attend Mass at the Our Lady of La Vang Shrine at Christ Cathedral and witness the blessing and unveiling of the new Marian Gardens. Located directly behind the OLLV Shrine, the gardens will provide a sanctuary of peace and prayer, guiding you through the mysteries of the Rosary through art and reflection. The Gardens also feature a space modeled after the Garden of Gethsemane. 🗓️ May 31: Join the Blessed Sacrament Church community for a night of worship, fun, and Eucharistic Adoration at the Marian Days Youth Night! This event on Friday, May 31 at 5:30PM, will feature Speaker Mike Patin and Worship Leader Francis Cabildo. For additional information on all of the above events & to find registration links, visit the link in our bio.

It’s #NationalPetWeek & our clergy are excited to show off their furry (and not so furry) friends! 🐶🦜🐠 Do you have a pet you’d love to have featured on our Instagram Stories? Keep an eye out for a thread to “add your” favorite photo of your pet coming soon. St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us! Stay tuned for more pet cameos throughout the week!

The Lumen Christi Speaker Series has begun! Last week, Fr. Robert Spitzer kicked off the monthly series with a discussion covering all things Science, Medicine, and Near Death Experiences. If you missed out on this session, don’t worry, you have the opportunity to join Fr. Sebastian Walshe for his talk, “Keeping Kids Catholic” this Wednesday, May 1st, at 7 PM in the Freed Theater at Christ Cathedral. Pre-registration is required to save your seat. Cost is free to those who are registered in the Lumen Christi Institute. If not, it is $25. Secure your seat today at the link in our bio.

We are three days away from the first installment of the Lumen Christi Speaker Series! As Katie Dawson, Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation at the Diocese of Orange says, “we think that these events are a standalone or a grouping that a lot of people will find interesting, dynamic, one time events” that you won’t want to miss. This series will bring together distinguished scholars, writers, and speakers to address a wide range of topics surrounding the Catholic faith. The first speaker session will take place on April 25th in the Arboretum at 7:00PM featuring Fr. Robert Spitzer who will be discussing Science, Medicine, and Near Death Experiences. Be sure to check out the schedule of speakers on https://www.rcbo.org/ministry/lumen-christi/ and save the date for the next session featuring a talk from Fr. Sebastian Walshe discussing “Keeping Kids Catholic” on May 1st in the Freed Theater at Christ Cathedral. Pre-registration is required to save your seat. Cost is free to those who are registered in the Lumen Christi Institute. If not, it is $25. Secure your seat or learn more through the link in our bio.

Take out your calendars & save the dates for these exciting events happening around our diocese in the coming months!✍️ 🗓️ May 29: Newly-expanded Marian Gardens Blessing Day on the Christ Cathedral Campus featuring a Mass w/ Bishop Vann at 5:15PM. ollvfoundation.org 🗓️ June 4-6: #JesusThirsts film to be released in select theaters on June 4, 5, and 6! jesusthirstsfilm.com 🗓️ June 8: Priesthood Ordination Mass on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00AM at Christ Cathedral. 🗓️ June 14: Priest & Seminarians Basketball Game on Friday, June 14. Tip-off @ 7PM at Mater Dei High School. 🗓️ June 15: Consecration Mass of Dalia Zakhary to a life of Virginity Lived @ 10:30AM at Christ Cathedral. 🗓️ June 29: Catholic Family Night at Angels Stadium on Saturday, June 29 @ 6PM. As each event approaches, more details will be provided. Check rcbo.org/events for additional events and updates!

First Confirmation Masses of the season: ☑️ Confirmandi at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church & St. Philip Benizi received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week where they professed their faith in the risen Lord and were sealed with the Holy Spirit. This marked the first of many Confirmation Masses that will occur across our Diocese in the coming months. Join us in praying for the newly-Confirmed and all those who helped to guide these students on their path that marks a new beginning in their faith. 🙏