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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!
Community Highlights
From parish gatherings to diocesan celebrations, these events are open invitations to grow in faith, community, and purpose.
For 30 Years, St. Bonaventure Artist-Seamstresses Have Deepened The Worship Experience With Their Banners, Altar Cloths
There’S A Wizard (wizardress?) behind the curtains. Three, actually. For the past 30 years, Lynn Hearn, Nancy Minear and Dorothy Turley have worked behind the scenes at St. Bonaventure Catholic Parish, creating, hanging and draping the elegant banners and altar cloths that frame the sanctuary area at the church in Huntington Beach. Without fanfare, they have helped bring color, context and pictorial storytelling to Sunday Masses and notable events at the parish. Their hangings can . . .
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A Missionary Trip To Remember
Throughout History, saints have walked the Earth as pilgrims, noted Cindy Hoang, a parishioner at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. All Catholics should strive to follow in their footsteps, she believes. This past Christmas during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope, Cindy spent three weeks on a missionary trip to Vietnam, the Philippines and Japan, at the same time running the race to get as many indulgences as possible at the sacred sites. As Cindy . . .
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Service And Healing At The 34Th World Day Of The Sick Mass
The Diocese Came Together recently to attend the World Day of the Sick Mass at Christ Cathedral. About 1,600 worshippers from across Orange County joined Catholics around the globe to solemnly observe the 34th World Day of the Sick. The World Day of the Sick is observed annually on Feb. 11, coinciding with the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Pope John Paul II instituted the day in 1992, as a “special time of . . .
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Going For The Gold: A Celebration Of Cultures At Christ Cathedral Academy
AS The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began in Italy, a smaller opening ceremony was happening in Orange County. This one was not to celebrate athleticism, but to embrace the rich cultural traditions here in the local community. The Barkadahan Dance Troupe Performs A Traditional Filipino Dance ON Feb. 6. Photos BY Alan Wendell/Diocese OF Orange Christ Cathedral Academy hosted its first “Go for the Gold: An Olympic Celebration of Cultures” on Feb. 6 in the . . .
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Christ Cathedral
In the heart of Orange County, a beacon of faith welcomes all who seek hope, healing, and connection. With its soaring architecture and vibrant community, Christ Cathedral is a place where people from every background come together to worship, grow, and serve. Rooted in Catholic tradition and open to all, it offers a spiritual home for those longing to encounter Christ and belong to something greater.
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13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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