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
9 Parishes Serving Riverside, Corona, Chino, and the rest of the Inland Empire [gap size="20px"]
Holy Coptic Martyrs Coptic Orthodox Church Moreno Valley |
Holy Nativity Coptic Orthodox Church Riverside |
St. Abanoub and St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church Norco |
St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church Corona |
St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church Rancho Cucamonga |
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church Victorville |
St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church Palm Desert |
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 |
Christ the Redeemer American Coptic Orthodox Church Lakewood |
Holy Resurrection American Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
Holy Virgin Mary and St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church Los Angeles |
St. George Coptic Orthodox Church Bellflower |
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church (LA) Los Angeles |
St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church Pomona |
St. Mercurious and St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church Torrance |
St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church Santa Monica |
Northern Region
10 Parishes Serving the San Fernando Valley and Other Areas North of Los Angeles [gap size="20px"]Southern Region
9 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 |
St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church San Diego |
St. Gregory the Theologian American Coptic Orthodox Church Anaheim |
St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church Laguna Niguel |
St. Mary and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church Yorba Linda |
St. Monica Coptic Orthodox Church Costa Mesa |
St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church Tustin |
St. Thomas the Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church Temecula |