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TOGETHER WE JOURNEY, TOGETHER IN FAITH
A Place
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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!

Discernment Retreat for Young Adults
“Come After Me” is a weekend long discernment retreat that will help you hear God’s voice. Whether you’re actively discerning a vocation or simply seeking time away with Christ, this retreat is an opportunity for young adults aged 18-35 to step back, listen, and open your heart to His call.
“Come After Me” is from April 11-13th at Pro Sanctity Spirituality Center in Fullerton, CA.

Catholic Family Night at Angel Stadium
Catholics in Southern California are invited to come together for Catholic Family Night at the Angel Stadium on Saturday, June 28. Get your tickets below!

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.

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: "Gilgal"
“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.

Cathedral Square: Inspirational Catholic Women of Our Diocese
In this episode of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith is delighted to welcome a dear friend to the studio, Karen Castro. Karen has ministered in our diocese in so many profound ways over the years. Most notably, she has served as the chairwoman of the Inspirational Catholic Woman event. This annual experience is put on by the Catholic Charities Auxiliary, a group that supports Catholic Charities of Orange County through outreach, fundraising and community service.
Each year they hold a benefit dinner that serves as a fundraiser for New Hope Counseling Services, which provides mental health programs at several diocesan elementary schools. Funds also support the Cantlay Food Distribution Center, which serves thousands of families and individuals in need all over the OC. Listen, learn, and SHARE this podcast!

Catholic Sports View #225: Gear 2 Give — Spotlight on a Local Athlete Making a Difference
On this episode of Catholic Sports View:
This week, we shine a light on a very worthy endeavor by a local athlete. J Serra sophomore baseball player Evan Brady saw an opportunity to take discarded sports equipment and give it to those in need. Gear2Give is off and running and Evan shares about how he got started and their plans for the future.
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