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Diocese of Orange in California

The Diocese of Orange in California is a Catholic diocese in , made up of 57 parishes served by 265 priests, and home to about 1,360,598 Catholics (2023). It was established on 24 March 1976.

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Diocese of Orange in California — Catholic diocese in

Diocese of Orange in California by the numbers

Most recent reported statistics (2023). Source: catholic-hierarchy.org.

Catholics
1,360,598
Total population
3,182,923
Percent Catholic
42.7%
Parishes
57
Total priests
265
Diocesan priests
201
Religious priests
64
Permanent deacons
153
Area
782 sq mi

Parishes in the Diocese of Orange in California

3 parishes on Catholic Connect of 57 reported in this diocese — more are added over time.

About the Diocese of Orange in California

The Diocese of Orange in California comprises the Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries of its territory in , under the pastoral care of its bishop. Its 57 parishes are where the life of the diocese happens — Sunday Mass, the sacraments, faith formation, and service to the community.

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Use the free Catholic Connect Find Mass map to find parishes near you in Orange in California and across the diocese, with Sunday, vigil, and daily Mass times plus confession and Adoration. You can also explore Catholic schools and Catholic Charities in the area.

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