Because of the long distances between churches, which could be over a hundred miles between the farthest churches, regionalization of churches was implemented. The Diocese has been divided into four regions – North, South, East and West in Southern California and one region in Hawaii. This makes coordination of services, regional meetings among local priests, deacons, and Sunday School teachers, more feasible and practical. Also, services such as retreats and other activities can be combined.
The first church acquired by newly immigrant Copts to Southern California was St. Mark in Los Angeles. The number of churches has steadily grown, as reflected in the following list.
Eastern Region
5 Parishes Serving Riverside, Corona, Chino, and the rest of the Inland Empire [gap size="20px"]
Holy Nativity Coptic Orthodox Church Riverside |
St. Abanoub and St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church Norco |
St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church Rancho Cucamonga |
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Victorville |
St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church Palm Desert |
Western Region
4 Parishes Serving Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and the Metropolitan Area [gap size="20px"]
Christ the Good Shepherd American Coptic Orthodox Church Long Beach |
Holy Resurrection American Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (LA) Los Angeles |
St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church Santa Monica |
Northern Region
5 Parishes Serving the San Fernando Valley and Other Areas North of Los Angeles [gap size="20px"]Southern Region
3 Parishes Serving Orange County, San Diego, and Surrounding Areas [gap size="20px"]
Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church Escondido |
St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church San Diego |
St. Thomas the Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church Temecula |
Hawaii Region
1 Parish Serving Hawaii and Her Islands [gap size="20px"]
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (HI) Honolulu |