The public is invited to attend the Diocese of Orange’s unveiling of the Our Lady of La Vang Shrine, a contemporary outdoor display that serves as a testament to the remarkable journey of the Vietnamese-American people — from war and persecution to a new reality where faith and community are vibrant and ascendant. The 12-foot tall Virgin Mary statue resembles how she is believed to have appeared before a group of persecuted Vietnamese Catholics in 1798 in a rainforest of Vietnam. Since then, Our Lady of La Vang has represented hope, faith and promise to Vietnamese Catholics around the world.
When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., July 17. Musical prelude goes from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shrine blessing is from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., following by an outdoor Mass. Evening entertainment is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Because of the thousands of attendees expected, high amounts of street traffic are anticipated, so carpooling or taking a shuttle from your local parish is encouraged.
General attendees will need to utilize the shuttle service for the offsite parking at the following locations:
UCI Health — 3800 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92868
Prospect — 600 City Pkwy W., Orange, CA 92868
Megasys — 500 City Pkwy W., Orange, CA 92868
CalOptima — 505 City Pkwy W., Orange, CA 92868
Livestream: The solemn blessing ceremony and Mass will be livestreamed on the Diocese’s YouTube and Facebook channels. Live commentary will be in both English and Vietnamese