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BY: ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC February 14, 2018 Construction continues at Christ Cathedral, as the iconic structure transforms into a welcoming, versatile worship space for Catholics across the Diocese of Orange. “It’s been a phenomenal project,” said Construction Manager Eric Flynn. “We continue to make outstanding progress in line with our original schedule.” Construction has been underway for 7 months and … Read More

Photo: Challenge Roddie BY: ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC September 18, 2017 The interior of Christ Cathedral has once again been transformed in appearance as construction continues. Nearly 60 construction crewmembers are working in the space each day. Here’s what’s going on now.  – Massive scaffolding has been erected on the east, west and south balconies – Cleaning and painting of the … Read More

BY: MEG WATERS (ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC) September 18, 2016 THE BEAUTIFUL CATHEDRAL AND CAMPUS WILL SERVE AS A BEACON FOR O.C.’S CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Great architecture is more than just structure. It creates a physical and emotional experience. Buildings communicate volumes about the people who build and claim them. From Stonehenge to Solomon’s temple and the great cathedrals of Europe, immense … Read More

ILLUSTRATION BY FRED MATAMOROS BY: ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC March 14, 2016 AN OVERVIEW OF THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED SINCE THE DIOCESE ACQUIRED THE FORMER CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL Over the past four years the Christ Cathedral campus has quickly become a beautiful, updated and vibrant center for our Diocese. Beginning in January of 2012 with the renovation of the Arboretum … Read More

Many of Christ Cathedral’s contributors, architects, engineers, designers, clergy and parishioners sign a wall to commemorate the start of construction inside the Cathedral. / Photo: Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register / SCNG BY: ORANGE COUNTY CATHOLIC July 2, 2018 We Catholics in our life of worship reverence signs and symbols. In fact, it has been said that the language of … Read More