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TOGETHER WE JOURNEY, TOGETHER IN FAITH
A Place
for Everyone
With 58 churches, 5 centers and 36 schools within our diocese, we have a seat for you.
Our vibrant community of 1.3 million Catholics is on a journey of faith together – growing closer to God and another as we explore, experience, and share the mystery of Christ. Under the leadership of Bishop Kevin W. Vann, the OC Diocese works to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools welcoming all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. We joyfully welcome you as part of this journey!
CONCERT: Celebrating Cathedrals from California to Assisi
On Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm at Christ Cathedral, enjoy the thrilling surround sound of all 17,000 pipes of the Hazel Write Organ featuring our own Cathedral Organists making music for a good cause. All proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting the refurbishment project of the historic pipe organs of Cattedrale di San Rufino, the cathedral in Assisi, Italy.
Blood, Mystery and Light: The Shroud of Turin Museum Coming This Fall
Discover the blood, uncover the mystery, encounter the light! Take a groundbreaking journey with more than 10,000 square feet of 360-degree theater rooms, interactive displays and sacred art about the world’s most studied artifact: the Shroud of Turin. Have an evangelistic encounter with the story of the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus — and of His ongoing real presence in the Eucharist.
On November 19, The Shroud of Turin Museum opens at the Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center on the Christ Cathedral Campus. Tickets are on sale now!
Diocese of Orange Soccer Tournament
Get ready for the Orange Diocese Office of Vocations Soccer Tournament happening on Friday, November 28 at the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Sports Facility in Santa Ana. Festivities begin with food and fellowship at 12:00 PM. Doors open at 1:00 PM and match begins at 2:00 PM! Come cheer on your priests and seminarians as the Orange Diocese take on the Religious Orders. Seats are limited, bring your own chair (optional).
The Jubilee Year of Hope
Pope Francis had declared 2025 the Jubilee Year of Hope (“Hope does not disappoint”), a sacred time to visit holy sites, perform acts of kindness, seek forgiveness for sins, and renew their relationship with God, one another, and creation.
Fr. Ian's Homilies: "Jesus or Shepherd"
“And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24.27)—and in doing so, Jesus shows us that the scriptures are about Himself. Convicted by this truth, Fr. Ian preaches every weekend the mystery of Christ as revealed in the Sunday readings. It is Jesus who we seek—and in these homilies, Fr. Ian hopes to provide a glimpse of Him. Father Ian is a Roman Catholic Priest serving at Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange in California.
"The Bible and You – John 3:16 (What Does it Mean to You?)"
Have you ever sought out a weekly podcast that would help prepare you for the upcoming Sunday Mass readings? Well, look no further than “The Bible and You” hosted by Mary Anne and Deacon Steve Greco of Spirit Filled Heart Ministries. Deacon Steve is also the director of Evangelization and Formation for the Diocese of Orange. The Greco’s have been married for over 50 years and have three adult children. This program was born out of the pandemic a few years ago and features a discussion about the upcoming weekend’s mass readings. Today’s episode centers on the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross.
Catholic Sports View #252: A Visit with Mater Dei Head Football Coach, Raul Lara
On this episode of Catholic Sports View:
Mater Dei head football coach Raul Lara is our guest this week. He talks about his team as they prepare to finish the regular season and then get ready for a run in the CIF playoffs!
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