Diocese of Orange
Welcome to the Diocese of Orange Deaf community website. To be clear we are the Diocese of Orange in California. Our official diocese name is the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange (RCBO). The first cathedral is in Orange, our current one is Garden Grove.
Diocese of Orange Vision
Our vision is to establish and support dynamic, vibrant parishes and schools which welcome all to live the Gospel with faith, joy, charity and unity. The Diocese encourages each person to have an active life of faith that is integrated and woven into the fabric of their daily lives through the community and sacramental life of the Church.
Our Values
We value working collaboratively together “with humility, gentleness, and patience, maintaining our unity in the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Together we seek: To worship by listening actively to the Word, praying for the needs of all, actively participating in the liturgy, and receiving God’s grace in the Sacraments. To evangelize by the way we share our lives and treat each other. By the Gospel that we share, and the strength we find in our community of faith.
Our Mission
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19- 20. We are diverse Catholics united in Christ. We follow the Gospel’s call, live out our faith and share our lives in service to others.
RCBO
With 57 churches, 5 centers and 35 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!
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange (RCBO) supports you in your faith journey. Our ministers attend frequent conferences. Why? to sustain and enhance our intellectual, pastoral, human, and spiritual pillars of formation. This is so because we cannot give what we do not have. Our team of ministers thanks the bishops of the Diocese of Orange for supporting us to support you.
We hope to see you around in the Diocese of Orange in California! Our Deaf community is welcoming, and at the same time willing to teach you sign language. So, this is a win-win. Give to God by going to church and learn at the same time, which is why most people who attend our services pick up the language quite fast.
