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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!

CONCERT: Celebrating Cathedrals from California to Assisi

On Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm at Christ Cathedral, enjoy the thrilling surround sound of all 17,000 pipes of the Hazel Write Organ featuring our own Cathedral Organists making music for a good cause. All proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting the refurbishment project of the historic pipe organs of Cattedrale di San Rufino, the cathedral in Assisi, Italy.

Blood, Mystery and Light: The Shroud of Turin Museum Coming This Fall

Discover the blood, uncover the mystery, encounter the light! Take a groundbreaking journey with more than 10,000 square feet of 360-degree theater rooms, interactive displays and sacred art about the world’s most studied artifact: the Shroud of Turin. Have an evangelistic encounter with the story of the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus — and of His ongoing real presence in the Eucharist.

On November 19, The Shroud of Turin Museum opens at the Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center on the Christ Cathedral Campus. Tickets are on sale now!

The Cross of Gratitude: Praying for Ukraine

The remarkable 800-pound, 16-foot high cross crafted of Ukrainian wood by Vitaliy Sobolivskyy in 2003 in Lviv, Ukraine will be visiting the Diocese of Orange. Its mission is a spiritual pilgrimage to visit every capital city in the world by 2033, marking the 2000th jubilee of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, death, and resurrection as a testament of gratitude for our salvation. Blessed by three popes—St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis—the cross has traveled to 46 European capitals and various locations in the United States.

All are invited to pray and reflect with the Cross of Gratitude on Friday, November 21 at the Christ Cathedral Arboretum starting with Mass at 8:15am, following with Eucharistic Adoration and praying of the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet for an end to war in Ukraine. The Cross of Gratitude will be open to the public for prayer and visitation in the Arboretum until 8pm.

Diocese of Orange Soccer Tournament

Get ready for the Orange Diocese Office of Vocations Soccer Tournament happening on Friday, November 28 at the Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Sports Facility in Santa Ana. Festivities begin with food and fellowship at 12:00 PM. Doors open at 1:00 PM and match begins at 2:00 PM! Come cheer on your priests and seminarians as the Orange Diocese take on the Religious Orders. Seats are limited, bring your own chair (optional).

Fr. Ian's Homilies: "All Soul’s Day"

“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.

"OC Catholic Radio: The Shroud of Turin Immersive Exhibit at Christ Cathedral"

Have you heard about the brand-new Shroud of Turin Immersive Exhibit opening at Christ Cathedral in November of 2025? Spread over 10,000 square feet and featuring a series of 360-degree theater rooms, interactive displays, new sacred art and other exhibits, this experience will offer one of the most amazing depictions of the life of Jesus Christ that has ever been presented to the public! Listen to this podcast episode and hear all about it. For museum tickets and more information, visit theshroudexperience.com.

Catholic Sports View #253: CIF Football Pairings and a Visit with Carson Palmer

On this episode of Catholic Sports View:

This week we find out the CIF football playoff pairings, and we got five Trinity League teams into the postseason! After that, Bob chats with Santa Margarita Catholic head football coach Carson Palmer about his team’s chances to win a CIF championship.

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