We are three days away from the first installment of the Lumen Christi Speaker Series! As Katie Dawson, Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation at the Diocese of Orange says, “we think that these events are a standalone or a grouping that a lot of people will find interesting, dynamic, one time events” that you won’t want to miss. This series will bring together distinguished scholars, writers, and speakers to address a wide range of topics surrounding the Catholic faith. The first speaker session will take place on April 25th in the Arboretum at 7:00PM featuring Fr. Robert Spitzer who will be discussing Science, Medicine, and Near Death Experiences. Be sure to check out the schedule of speakers on https://www.rcbo.org/ministry/lumen-christi/ and save the date for the next session featuring a talk from Fr. Sebastian Walshe discussing “Keeping Kids Catholic” on May 1st in the Freed Theater at Christ Cathedral. Pre-registration is required to save your seat. Cost is free to those who are registered in the Lumen Christi Institute. If not, it is $25. Secure your seat or learn more through the link in our bio.

Take out your calendars & save the dates for these exciting events happening around our diocese in the coming months!✍️ 🗓️ May 29: Newly-expanded Marian Gardens Blessing Day on the Christ Cathedral Campus featuring a Mass w/ Bishop Vann at 5:15PM. ollvfoundation.org 🗓️ June 4-6: #JesusThirsts film to be released in select theaters on June 4, 5, and 6! jesusthirstsfilm.com 🗓️ June 8: Priesthood Ordination Mass on Saturday, June 8 at 10:00AM at Christ Cathedral. 🗓️ June 14: Priest & Seminarians Basketball Game on Friday, June 14. Tip-off @ 7PM at Mater Dei High School. 🗓️ June 15: Consecration Mass of Dalia Zakhary to a life of Virginity Lived @ 10:30AM at Christ Cathedral. 🗓️ June 29: Catholic Family Night at Angels Stadium on Saturday, June 29 @ 6PM. As each event approaches, more details will be provided. Check rcbo.org/events for additional events and updates!

First Confirmation Masses of the season: ☑️ Confirmandi at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church & St. Philip Benizi received the Sacrament of Confirmation last week where they professed their faith in the risen Lord and were sealed with the Holy Spirit. This marked the first of many Confirmation Masses that will occur across our Diocese in the coming months. Join us in praying for the newly-Confirmed and all those who helped to guide these students on their path that marks a new beginning in their faith. 🙏

Interested in learning more about Catholic tradition, theology, and spirituality? Join us for the Diocese of Orange Lumen Christi Institute’s monthly Speaker Series held throughout 2024 at Christ Cathedral! This series will bring together distinguished scholars, writers, and speakers to address a wide range of topics surrounding the Catholic faith. The first speaker session will take place on April 25th in the Arboretum at 7:00PM featuring Fr. Robert Spitzer who will be discussing Science, Medicine, and Near Death Experiences. Pre-registration is required to save your seat. Cost is free to those who are registered in the Lumen Christi Institute. If not, it is $25. Secure your seat or learn more through the link in our bio.

Wishing a very happy birthday to Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen🥳 Join us in celebrating Bishop Thanh in the comments below! 👇

Some beautiful moments were captured at @solanocatholic, @stedwardchurch, and @olg_lh during their Easter Vigil Masses on Saturday! As a Diocese, we welcomed over 1000 individuals into the church and 970+ received the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Eucharist. Please join us in praying for each of them as they continue to journey in their faith. 🙏