The first-class relic, a bone from the beloved saint’s arm, is leaving Italy for the first time. Healings have been reported by those who venerate it. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange will be hosting a relic of St. Jude the Apostle, cousin of Jesus, from April 29 through May 2 at four Orange County…
We, the Catholic Bishops of California, fervently appeal to each of you, as the elected Senators and Representatives of our state: Please step up now to protect the “Dreamers,” our young sisters and brothers, from deportation.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2023) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange is hosting Orange County’s 8th annual Homeless Persons’ Interreligious Memorial Service on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy parish in Laguna Niguel. The event symbolically takes place on the first night of winter, which is the longest night of the…
Bishop Brown will forever be known for his tireless spirit, bearing witness to Christ and spearheading the Crystal Cathedral purchase. He was 86. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (October 16, 2023) — Bishop Kevin Vann and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange community are saddened to announce the passing of Bishop Emeritus Tod David Brown. Bishop Brown…
The question submittal deadline for the RFP for Network Circuits and Equipment has passed. All questions submitted for the respective RFPs (2024.01 and 2024.02) have been answered in the linked documents below. The amended pricing sheet for RFP 2024.01 is also linked below.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (October 6, 2023) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange and Christ Cathedral music ministry are pleased to announce their 2023-24 concert season, which will feature the world-famous Hazel Wright Organ, holiday music, choirs and more. This series sponsored by the Catholic Church — long known as a steward of art —…
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2023) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, in conjunction with the Orange County chapter of the Knights of Columbus, are hosting the annual Walk for Life on Oct. 7 on the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove.This year’s theme is “Praying for Life, the Dignity of Life.” The event,…
As part of the ongoing School Technology Program, the Diocese of Orange provides Internet circuits and network equipment for the Catholic Schools. This program is partially funded by the eRate program, administered by USAC. The Department of Catholic Schools is excited to announce two Requests For Proposals (RFP). A Category 1, Internet circuit proposal, and a Category…
The event on July 14 and 15 is expected to bring 20,000 of the faithful, particularly Vietnamese Catholics, for a festival-like environment of worship, workshops, entertainment and a procession onto the streets. Download Vietnamese translation. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (June 14, 2023) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange will host its second annual Marian Days…
Summary of Priests Assignment Changes Bishop Vann is pleased to announce the following appointments, effective July 1, 2023 PASTORS REV. JOSEPH LUAN NGUYENFrom Pastor, Our Lady of La Vang Church, Santa AnaTo Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden Grove REV. MSGR. TUAN JOSEPH PHAMFrom Pastor, St. Columban Church, Garden GroveTo Pastor, San Antonio de Padua del Cañon Church, Anaheim Hills…