(Washington Insider Magazine) – The Diocese of Orange is set to begin construction on the St. Callistus Chapel and Crypts, an 11,500-square-foot sacred space beneath Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. The project will honor St. Callistus parishioners and serve as a resting place for bishops.
Key Features:
- Chapel & Crypts: Space for 40 bishops’ burials and 1,000 columbarium niches for funeral urns.
- Modern Byzantine Design: Featuring gold accents, mosaics, statues, paintings, and tapestries.
- Multi-Use Space: Hosting Masses, weddings, funerals, and baptisms with seating for 250 guests.
- Historical Legacy: Includes a shrine to St. Callistus and a Diocese of Orange history chapel.man
Project Timeline & Cost:
- Construction Start: March 2023
Completion: Early 20
