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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!

Jubilee Year of Hope Opening Mass

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.

In the Diocese of Orange, Bishop Vann will open the Jubilee Year with a special Mass and blessing of the Year of Hope Cross at Christ Cathedral on Sunday, December 29 at 9 AM. All are invited to attend.

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!

Catholic Sports View #213: Carson Palmer is named the New Head Football Coach at Santa Margarita

This week on Catholic Sports View:

Santa Margarita Catholic has announced its new head football coach, and it happens to be its most famous alumnus, Carson Palmer! He won two CIF titles with the Eagles before winning the Heisman Trophy at USC and then on to a fabulous NFL career. You hear from Coach Palmer first right here on Catholic Sports View!

On X: @CatholicSV

Cathedral Square: The Center for Spiritual Development

In this episode of Cathedral Square, Fr. Christopher Smith is delighted to welcome another first-time guest to the studio, Sr. Jane DeLisle, CSJ. Sr. Jane is the Director at the Center for Spiritual Development in the city of Orange. This is a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

Spiritual direction is a ministry deeply rooted in the Christian tradition in which seekers are called to be open to the direction of the Holy Spirit in their lives. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange also offer the Art of Spiritual Direction (ASD) is a three-year spiritual direction formation program for individuals who discern in themselves a call to the ministry of spiritual direction.

For more info, visit them online at thecsd.org.

Center for Spiritual Development
434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, CA 92868
714-744-3175