St. John Neumann (Diocese of Orange)
St. John Neumann Parish is in California (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Orange.
It is dedicated to Saint John Neumann.
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| Dedication: | Saint John Neumann |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Orange |
| Deanery: | South Orange County Deanery |
| Address: | 5101 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604 |
| Coordinates: | 33.6856, -117.8617 |
| City: | Irvine, CA |
| Subdivision: | California |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Orange County |
| Website: | https://sjnirvine.org |
| Founded: | 1978 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | miles@sjnirvine.org |
History
St. John Neumann Catholic Parish in Irvine, California, was formally established as a parish community on December 1, 1978, by Bishop William Johnson of the Diocese of Orange. Named after St. John Neumann, the first male canonized saint from the United States, the parish reflects a connection to American Catholic heritage, following the naming of Irvine’s first parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, after the country’s first native saint. Father Colm Conlon was appointed as the inaugural pastor. Initially, Masses were held in borrowed spaces, including the gymnasium of Irvine High School and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Groundbreaking for the permanent church occurred on June 15, 1980, and the first Mass in the new building was celebrated on November 8, 1981. Over the decades, the parish has grown into a vibrant community, emphasizing youth ministry, multicultural worship, and spiritual formation within the Diocese of Orange.
Special features
- The parish offers a Cantonese Bilingual Mass, with events like the one scheduled for February 15, 2025, at 7:00 pm, reflecting its outreach to diverse linguistic communities.
- A special Mass for the World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, such as the one held on February 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm, highlights its focus on healing and devotion.
- The Knights of Columbus host annual events like the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (e.g., March 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm), featuring live music, Irish dance, and community fellowship.
- The SJN Youth Ministry actively engages teens through sacramental preparation, community building, and service, with a dedicated website (www.sjnyouthministry.org) underscoring its prominence.
Related parishes
St. John Neumann Parish is part of the Diocese of Orange, which serves Catholic communities across Orange County, California. Within the South Orange County Deanery, it connects to neighboring parishes such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Irvine, the first parish established in the city, and others under the diocesan umbrella, fostering a network of shared faith and ministry.