Christ Cathedral

Bishop Rev. Kevin Vann takes a photo of a conceptual design model of the future Christ Cathedral, set to open in 2017.

Bishop Rev. Kevin Vann takes a photo of a conceptual design model of the future Christ Cathedral, set to open in 2017.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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The Diocese of Orange is modifying the former Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove to conform with Catholic traditions.

Christ Cathedral

Bishop Kevin Vann views a conceptual design model of the future Christ Cathedral. Changes include creating a sanctuary focused on the altar rather than the pulpit.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Christ Cathedral

In the redesign, the cathedral will be set apart from the rest of the campus by a large plaza ringed by hundreds of crape myrtles.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Christ Cathedral

Msgr. Arthur A. Holquin, left, speaks during a tour with the Bishop Kevin Vann. “We’re beginning almost with a complete clean palette inside the cathedral,” Holguin said.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Christ Cathedral

Bishop Kevin Vann speaks about the transformation from the Crystal Cathedral to the Christ Cathedral. The Rev. Robert Schuller’s grandson Pastor Bobby Schuller praised the design.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)