Christ Cathedral Begins Active Construction with Historic Floor Signing Ceremony Cathedral contributors and others are invited to become part of diocesan history by inscribing Christ Cathedral’s terrazzo marble floor. Garden
“We strongly disagree with the Executive Order’s halting refugee admissions. We believe that now more than ever, welcoming newcomers and refugees is an act of love and hope. We will continue to engage the new administration, as we have all administrations for the duration of the current refugee program, now almost forty years. We will…
“At a time when war and persecution have driven more people to flee in search of safety than any other time in modern history, we need to protect refugees rather than reject them out of misplaced fear,” said Jeanne Atkinson, executive director of CLINIC.
California Catholic Conference Responds to Governor Brown’s State of the State Address SACRAMENTO, CA (January 24, 2017) – Edward “Ned” Dolejsi, executive director of the California Catholic Conference, issued this
GARDEN GROVE, CALIF., (JANUARY 20, 2017) – The Most Rev. Tod Brown, Bishop Emeritus of Orange, will anoint ill patients with holy oil and bless the hands of caregivers with holy water brought from the consecrated grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France. This annual event, hosted by the Orange Chapter of the Order of Malta,…
Bishop-elect Timothy Freyer will assist Bishop Kevin Vann in caring for the spiritual needs of more than 1.3 million Catholics in Orange County, Calif.
Vietnamese Catholic Community to Build Shrine of Our Lady of La Vang at Christ Cathedral A shrine honoring the Blessed Mother and the contributions of the Vietnamese people to the
A shrine honoring the Blessed Mother and the contributions of the Vietnamese people to the American Church will be an important addition to this emerging center of Catholic faith, thought, and culture.
“Yesterday’s elections were the culmination of a long and contentious election season marked by cynicism and alienation. Nevertheless, California’s voters fulfilled their civic duty and placed their votes. The democratic process, once again, demonstrates that the will of the people is sovereign.
GARDEN GROVE, CALIF., (OCTOBER 27, 2016) – The Diocese of Orange will host multiple events to celebrate All Souls’ Day, the ancient feast day honoring the dead. The celebrations will include a special El Día de los Muertos observance at Christ Cathedral and a series of outdoor Masses at diocesan cemeteries, including one led by…