The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange runs a formal Jewish-Catholic Dialogue that meet regularly on the third Wednesday of each month. These ongoing meetings, co-sponsored with the Jewish Federation of Orange County and the local Board of Rabbis, aim to foster mutual understanding, build community relationships, and combat antisemitism. The dialogue brings together rabbis, priests, and lay persons to discuss shared religious principles, explore differences in faith traditions, and collaborate on vital community and social issues.

Dialogue Members: 

Rabbi Stephen Einstein
Rabbi Timothy Gaylord
Rabbi Adam Greenwald 
Mr. Matthew Friedman 
Ms. Susan Glass 
Very Rev. Alfred Baca, Episcopal Vicar
Fr. Ruben Ruiz 
Fr. Glenn Baaten 
Deacon Tom Concitis
Mr. Luis Chavez
Ms. Pamela Ocampo 

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