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Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition

June 24 - June 28

As part of the Diocese of Orange 50th anniversary celebration, we are pleased to present “Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition” — coming to a parish near you this summer on select dates, starting at Holy Family in Orange on June 18. Admission is free!

For five decades, our archives team has been gathering items big and small from our parishes, schools and churches, along with memorabilia tied to the history of Orange County. Now, for the first time ever, we’re going to bring some of it out for the public to see, as well as some special treasures from Mission San Juan Capistrano and St. Michael’s Abbey.

You’ll see things signed by Abraham Lincoln, Archbishop Fulton Sheen, Richard Nixon and Mary Pickford. You’ll discover Bill the Bear, a piece of an old railroad that ran through Huntington Beach, an abbot’s mitre, relics of saints, vintage Orange County Fair buttons and even a comic book featuring Mother Theresa. There’s a book that dates from the time of the American Revolution, a collection from the late Frederick Swann — known as the “Elvis of Organists” — and founding documents of the Diocese of Orange, handwritten in Latin and delivered to Orange County from the Holy See.

“Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition” will be at the following sites:

  • Holy Family Catholic Church, Orange: June 18 to 21

  • Christ Cathedral, Garden Grove: June 24 to 28

  • Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, Lake Forest: June 30 to July 3, July 5 to 8

Thanks to our generous co-sponsors, visitors will receive discounted tickets (while supplies last) to Mission San Juan Capistrano and “The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience.”

Marketing and bulletin materials for parishes and schools on “Faith, History & Heritage: An Archives Exhibition” are forthcoming.

For the latest information, visit www.rcbo.org/archives-exhibition

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