Bishop Vann, Bishop Freyer and Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen send their greetings of fraternal support, prayer and gratitude to Cardinal McElroy upon his appointment as Archbishop of Washington, D.C. We pray that the manifestation of the light of Christ be given to him today and in the days ahead in this new time in his…
Recently, the Diocese of Orange reached a $3.5 million settlement with an individual allegedly harmed by Michael Harris—a former priest of the Diocese of Orange who was laicized in 2003. The plaintiff, John Doe OG 1003, alleged that he was sexually abused by Harris one time in 1978 at Mater Dei High School when Harris…
The ninth annual Homeless Persons’ Inter-religious Memorial Service will take place on Dec. 21, bringing together various interfaith representatives to remember the lives lost in the streets of Orange County in 2024. The service, which begins at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Laguna Woods, takes place symbolically on the first night…
‘Spem in Alium: A Choral Adoration’ also features the Hazel Wright Organ and world-class acoustics of Richard Meier’s Cultural Center. The music ministry of Christ Cathedral has released a new album, “Spem in Alium: A Choral Adoration,” a first-ever choral recording in the cathedral sanctuary that showcases various singers from 30 parishes throughout the Diocese…
The 2024-25 Christ Cathedral music ministry season will also be showcasing its annual Christmas concert and Marian choral classics The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce the Christ Cathedral music ministry’s 2024-25 concert season, which will include the recital debut of a newly refurbished pipe organ, Christmas music and an epic 19-hour…
Diocese of Orange to host tour of Missionary Image of Our Lady of GuadalupeThe iconic depiction of the Virgin Mary is deeply significant to those of Hispanic heritage and is known to be associated with miraculous phenomena. Click here for the Spanish translation of this press release. Haga clic aquí para Español Starting on Nov.…
The stunning Romano-Byzantine chapel marks the end of a years-long effort to transform the Protestant megachurch into a major center of Catholic worship, while also paying an ecumenical tribute to Crystal Cathedral founders Dr. Robert and Arvella Schuller. Click here for the Spanish translation of this press release. Haga clic aquí para Español. The Roman…
Historically, the Olympics have been a time for all people to be united in the love of sport. The games provided an opportunity to set aside cultural differences, ideological opinions and view one another simply as fellow human beings. It was a time in which people from all over the world felt included and united.…
Diocese of Orange welcomes Orange County’s first married man and first Filipino American ordained to Sacred Order of PriesthoodDeacon Greg Walgenbach is a former Anglican priest and Deacon Cole Buzon is an Orange County native. Both have deep ties to the community. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is pleased to announce that Bishop Kevin…
Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2024. PASTORS REV. BRUCE ALAN PATTERSON From Episcopal Vicar of Priests, Pastoral Center, Garden Grove To Pastor, St. Martin de Porres, Yorba Linda effective February 5 ADMINISTRATORS/DIRECTORS REV. CHEEYOON TIMOTHY CHUN From Parochial Vicar, Holy Family Church, Orange and Associate Director of Vocations,…