The Most Reverend
Salvatore J. Cordileone
Bishop of Oakland

Bishop's August 22nd Homily
 
Other Statements, Homilies,
  Columns

OUR MISSION:  TO KNOW CHRIST BETTER AND TO MAKE HIM BETTER KNOWN.  TOWARD THIS END:

 We renew and deepen the celebration of the sacraments in our diocese to stimulate the life of our parishes and revitalize our individual and collective faith.
We provide formation that brings about  in all Catholics such a joy and enthusiasm for their faith in Jesus Christ that they live it and freely share it with others.
We develop and sustain effective and healthy pastoral leadership for clergy, lay ecclesial ministers and laity to build up and serve the Body of Christ in Oakland.
We welcome, encourage and engage young people in all aspects of church life to empower them to become disciples of Jesus Christ in today's world.
We become good stewards and live a lifetime journey of discipleship to grow in holiness.
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 News
            2010 Annual Bishop's Appeal

          To Make Christ Better Known
   The Campaign for Catholic Parishes & Education

"We help make Christ better known to others by the formation of new priests; keeping Catholic schools open and faithful to their catechetical mission; by caring for our elderly priests; and by making sure that Christ is well known within our Catholic homes as is any other member of the family."

           The Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone
                             Bishop of Oakland

More information about the Bishop's Appeal »

  New Guidelines for Catechists
Bishop Cordileone and the California Bishops have revised the guidelines for catechetical ministry.

Bishop's Introduction »
 More on Catechetics »
Interested in Becoming a Catechist? »
  Health Care Debate Continues
A health care reform act has been passed, but exact effects are unclear and many questions remain for Catholics.

Bishop Cordileone's Voice Column »
What Will Happen When »
How Will the Reform Act Affect You? »
USCCB Legal Analysis »

California Catholic Conference Studies
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Diocese in the News
 The Diocese of Oakland and the Holy See have been
the subjects of recent media coverage.  The stories
are about a clergy abuse case from the 1970s and the priest’s petition to be laicized. 

As with any media coverage of the Catholic Church, it is important to read reliable sources to understand the issues.  Links to a variety of these sources are provided here.

 Bishop Explains Facts, Roles, Responsibilities »
 US Bishops’ FAQ on Abuse »

 Sr. Glenn Anne McPhee on Safe Environment
    SF Chronicle Column »
    KCBS "In Depth" Interview (podcast) »

How is the U.S. Church responding? »
 Abuse Expert Monica Applewhite Q&A »

 Media critiques
 Kenneth Woodward » 
 Cardinal Levada »  
 Bishop Cordileone »
  Catholic Voice On-line
 August 9, 2010
Vol. 48, No. 14

Stories include
Catholics Decry Decision on Same Sex Marriage »
Bishops Commend Ruling on Arizona Immigration Law »
 Vatican Issues new Norms to Deal with Abusive Priests »
 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

  

Thank You for the Support
 The Community On-line Survey in support of the Strategic Planning Process for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland in now closed.  We received nearly 2000 responses from schools and parishes within the Diocese. 

The information is currently being analyzed and the strategic planning process will be announced later this summer.

Read Bishop Cordileone on the importance of Catholic Schools here »

Sister Barbara Bray, SNJM, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, outlines the planning process. read more »
 
  News From the Cathedral Center
The Cathedral of Christ the Light is a busy place - of liturgy, music, ministry and service.  Click here to read all about it.

 
Events 
       Manhattan Forum Conference
"Keeping Faith in the Public Square"

September 18, 2010, 8:00am - 5:00pm
          St. Isidore Parish, Danville
 

St. Anthony of Padua Institute and the Diocese of Oakland are sponsoring a full day discussion on the principles of the Manhattan Declaration. Archbishop Allen Vigneron, Bishop Thomas Curry, Jennifer Roback Morse and Francis Beckwith are leading a panel discussion on the place of religion in public life.  Critical issues provide the framework for the day – abortion, euthanasia, same sex unions, civil rights and liberties.

Registration »  
Manhattan Declaration »

Daily Schedule for TV Masses
 

EWTN-TV carries Mass live every morning at 5am, seven days a week.  There are taped replays every day at 9am and 9pm and during the week at 4pm.  All times are Pacific Time. 

Locally EWTN is carried on Comcast Ch. 229, AT&T Ch. 562, Astound Ch. 116, DISH Satellite Ch. 261 and Direct TV Ch. 370.  In Alameda Comcast airs EWTN on Ch.30.