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The Orange Catholic Foundation serves the Roman Catholic community of Orange County through philanthropy and stewarding funds to protect and support ministries which further our beliefs and values in loving service to God.

Christ Cathedral Construction Update

Christ Cathedral's interior continues its transformation with extensive scaffolding for cleaning and painting, while plumbing and structural work progress in the undercroft.

Christ Cathedral Construction Update: Feb. 2018

Christ Cathedral renovation is making excellent progress on schedule, with recent work including foundations for chapels, scaffolding for window cleaning, and framing of the undercroft.

Transformation Is Nearing 40 Percent Completion

Christ Cathedral's renovation is nearing 40% completion with significant progress on scaffolding, concrete pouring, and drywall installation.

Christ Cathedral Campus Employees Honored On Feast Of St. Joseph The Worker

Staff members from Christ Cathedral Campus and the Diocese of Orange were honored for their hard work at a celebration for the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. Bishop Vann praised their contributions to the Church and their dedication to serving the faithful.

Cardinal Dolan Tours Christ Cathedral

Cardinal Timothy Dolan toured Christ Cathedral and spoke at the Orange Catholic Foundation's Business & Ethics Conference, which raised a record $550,000 to aid Catholic school students in the Diocese of Orange.

Building to the Future

The Diocese of Orange has significantly reduced debt on the Christ Cathedral campus through property sales and continues fundraising to fully retire debt from the purchase and renovation.

Bishop Vann Announces "Holy Year of Preparation" for Christ Cathedral Dedication

The Catholic Diocese of Orange is celebrating a "Holy Year of Preparation" leading up to the dedication of Christ Cathedral on July 17, 2019. This special year is a time for spiritual reflection and to prepare the cathedral as a spiritual home for all Catholics in Orange County.

Transforming Christ Cathedral

Christ Cathedral, a beautiful landmark with a rich history, is undergoing renovations to become a beacon for the Catholic community in Orange County, offering new ministries and a stunning worship space.

Appreciation From Your Orange Catholic Foundation

Nearly 1,000 people gathered at our 14th Annual Conference on Business & Ethics at the Anaheim Hilton.

Christ Cathedral: A Campus In Transition

The once-iconic Crystal Cathedral campus has undergone a stunning transformation, becoming a vibrant Catholic center with a beautiful new school, renovated landmarks, and expanded gardens.

Year in Preparation for the Dedication of Christ Cathedral

Dive deeper into the meaning of Christ Cathedral's symbols and prepare your heart for its dedication with a year of special celebrations and reflections planned by the Diocese of Orange.

Cathedral Countdown

Get excited for Christ Cathedral's grand opening in 1 year! A year of special events, art installations, and the return of the famous Hazel Wright organ await as the cathedral prepares for its official dedication.

Room to Grow

The Christ Cathedral Memorial Gardens, a peaceful cemetery near the iconic glass cathedral, is undergoing a major expansion to add thousands of new burial spaces and a beautiful mausoleum. Read more to learn about the groundbreaking ceremony and the unique features of this ecumenical cemetery.

Construction Update

Christ Cathedral's transformation takes a major leap forward with a beautiful white stone installation! See more about the progress of this historic renovation project.

Let There Be Light

Donors celebrate milestone at Christ Cathedral with Bishop Vann, touring the progress and hearing a call to action for the final stretch of the fundraising campaign.

Construction Update: Quatrefoil

The successful installation of the quatrefoils marks a major step forward in the historic renovation of Christ Cathedral. This beautiful addition brings the cathedral closer to its transformation into a modern Catholic house of worship.

Sacred Art Commissioned

Christ Cathedral is set to be adorned with stunning new artwork when it's dedicated next year.

Christ Cathedral Construction Update

A stunning symbol of Christ Cathedral's transformation is now in place: a giant jeweled cross, the Crux Gemmata. Read more to learn about this unique piece and the progress of the cathedral's renovation.

God's Own Art

Christ Cathedral is being adorned with new sacred art by renowned artists. These artworks are meant to inspire and evoke a sense of worship in visitors. The artists include a mix of established and contemporary names, all focused on depicting the life of Jesus Christ and the beauty of the faith. The art is expected to be beautiful and thought-provoking, encouraging visitors to contemplate their faith.
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