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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!

Entering the Jubilee Year of Hope

Pope Francis has 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.

Pray for Pope Francis

Join us in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized since February 14. Let us lift him up in prayer, asking for strength, healing and the Lord’s comforting presence as he continues to receive care.

For updates on his health, visit the link below.

Visit the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts

The final phase of Christ Cathedral’s transformation has been completed with the opening of the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts! The chapel is named in honor of the original St. Callistus parish, which moved to Christ Cathedral when the property was acquired by the diocese.

The Romano-Byzantine-style chapel, located beneath Christ Cathedral, was blessed and dedicated on October 14, the feast day of St. Callistus I. The chapel and crypts is now open to the public. Book a tour at the link below!

Fr. Ian's Homilies: "Claiming Our Story"

“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 Beauty of Our Catholic Heritage - "Lent: Growing in Union with Christ Crucified"

Fr. Jacob Hsieh is a Norbertine priest of St. Michael’s Abbey and teaches at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Wilmington, CA. He is a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College and was ordained a priest in 2015. In this presentation, Fr. Jacob continues his beautiful sharing on the season of Lent.

Catholic Sports View #224: The New Basketball Coach at Servite High School, Matt Kanne

On this episode of Catholic Sports View:

This week, host Bob Gibson introduces you to the new basketball coach at Servite, Matt Kanne. Quite the entrepreneur, Matt is also the CEO at Open Gym Premiere in Anaheim. We’ll hear all about his unique sports background that makes him such a great fit for Servite.

On X: @CatholicSV