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
12 Parishes Serving Riverside, Corona, Chino, and the rest of the Inland Empire [gap size="20px"]|
Holy Nativity Coptic Orthodox Church Riverside |
Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church Chino Hills |
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St. Abanoub and St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church Norco |
St. George the New Martyr Coptic Orthodox Church San Jacinto |
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St. John Coptic Orthodox Church Covina |
St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church Rancho Cucamonga |
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St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Victorville |
St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church Palm Desert |
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St. Maurice and St. Verena Coptic Village Retreat Center Big Bear Lake |
St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church Pomona |
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St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church Colton |
St. Paul Brotherhood Murrieta |
Western Region
9 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 Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church Inglewood |
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Holy Resurrection American Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
Holy Virgin Mary and St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
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St. Bishoy and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
St. Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church Irwindale |
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St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (LA) Los Angeles |
St. Mercurious and St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church Torrance |
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St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church Santa Monica |
Northern Region
9 Parishes Serving the San Fernando Valley and Other Areas North of Los Angeles [gap size="20px"]|
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church (SV) Simi Valley |
Archangel Raphael and St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church Palmdale |
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Archangels Michael and Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church Fresno |
Church of the Three Abba Makari Santa Maria |
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St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church Bakersfield |
St. George and St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church Visalia |
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St. John the Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church Oxnard |
St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
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St. Mary of Egypt Coptic Orthodox Church Santa Clarita |
Southern Region
13 Parishes Serving Orange County, San Diego, and Surrounding Areas [gap size="20px"]|
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church (OC) Santa Ana |
Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church Escondido |
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St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church San Diego |
St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church San Diego |
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St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Bellflower |
St. Gregory the Theologian American Coptic Orthodox Church Buena Park |
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St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church Laguna Niguel |
St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Irvine |
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St. Mary and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church Yorba Linda |
St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Tustin |
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St. Pope Kerollos VI Coptic Orthodox Church Westminster |
St. Thomas the Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church Winchester |
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St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church Orange |
Hawaii Region
1 Parish Serving Hawaii and Her Islands [gap size="20px"]|
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (HI) Honolulu |
