On June 6, 2026, at 10 a.m., Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Orange will ordain Rev. Mr. Francis Raymund Macapagal Ang to the priesthood through the laying on of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit.
The upcoming ordination has generated significant anticipation, particularly within the Filipino community of the diocese, as Deacon Francis is of Filipino descent.
Although Deacon Francis was born and raised in the United States, his parents, Francisco Ang and Margot Macapagal Ang, were both born and raised in the Philippines. They come from strong Catholic backgrounds where Christ was central to family life. After moving to the United States, they married on the East Coast before settling in Anaheim, California, where they welcomed their two sons, Francis and Travis…