Catholic couples from around Southern California celebrated the joy of being married as they gathered Monday, Feb. 7, at the Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove for a World Marriage Day Mass.
The Most Rev. Timothy Freyer presided over the special evening hosted by the Diocese of Orange as a kick-off event for National Marriage Week. This year’s Mass was based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.”
The Most Rev. Timothy Freyer swings a thurible with burning incense around the altar during the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Approximately 30 married couples gathered for the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. The mass also marked the first time the church’s Hazel Wright organ was played after its refurbishment and tuning. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Vivian Dinh, center, sings a hymn with the Diocesan Choir during the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Dennis, 78, and Sheryl Hanrahan, 79, who have been married for 54 years, hold hands as they listen to The Most Rev. Timothy Freyer during the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jonathan and Jeannie Lorenzo of Norwalk, who have been married for 5 years, have their photo taken with The Most Rev. Timothy Freyer following the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Approximately 30 married couples gathered for the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. The mass also marked the first time the church’s Hazel Wright organ was played after its refurbishment and tuning. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Approximately 30 married couples gathered for the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. The mass also marked the first time the church’s Hazel Wright organ was played after its refurbishment and tuning. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A couple has their photo taken with The Most Rev. Timothy Freyer following the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Approximately 30 married couples gathered for the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. The mass also marked the first time the church’s Hazel Wright organ was played after its refurbishment and tuning. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Altar servers, right, standby in the background during the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. This year’s Mass is based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 2022 theme, “Called to the Joy of Love.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jonathan and Jeannie Lorenzo, front, embrace as they join other couples exchanging the sign-of-peace during the World Marriage Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Monday, February 7, 2022. The Lorenzo’s, of Norwalk, have been married for 5 years. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
“Marriage is very important, family is very important in our society,” said Jeannie Lorenzo of Norwalk, who attended with her husband of 5 years, Jonathan. “We hope to be a good example for other married couples.”
The approximately 30 married couples in attendance also were the first to hear the Hazel Wright organ played since its refurbishment and tuning. After the service, couples lined up to have their photo taken with Bishop Freyer and have him bless their marriage.
