On March 26, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. Details through the link.
The veteran Sister of the Blessed Sacrament wrote a 1972 book on Black power and spent many years as an educator, national organizer and evangelist. Read more about her life and impact through the link.
The CYO Scholarship Committee is now inviting applications for the 2024 Bill Ford CYO Scholarships. Three $1000. scholarships will be awarded to 8th grade CYO players who participated during the 2023-2024 school-year seasons. The scholarships are annually funded by a foundation. Click the link above for more details and to download the scholarship application.
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series workshop. Details through the link.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has provided the following statement regarding the announcement by the Paulist Fathers that they will be ceasing their ministry at Holy Spirit-Newman Hall Parish in Berkeley this June. “It is with great sadness that I accept this decision by the Paulists, knowing it is determined by the reality of fewer active members in their order,” Bishop Barber said. Read the announcement through the link.
The Diocese of Oakland and the Chancery Department of Faith, Formation and Evangelization is proud to share that Fr. Leo Patalinghug will be visiting the Diocese from March 22, 2024 through March 26, 2024. Events will include a Morning Mass, Vigil Mass and Youth and Young Adult Masses and events. For locations and times, read through the link.
Attila Bardos has been appointed chief financial officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland by Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, effective March 18. He succeeds Paul Bongiovanni, who is retiring at the end of March. Details on Mr. Bardos' background available through the link.
*Updated - English & Spanish guidelines for the Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter Season. Any questions should be directed to Anthony Arteaga, Consultant on Liturgy in the Office of the Bishop, aarteaga@oakdiocese.org
The Catholic bishops of California have approved this policy which addresses how parishes and Catholic organizations can engage in public policy advocacy. Please direct all questions to Rick Medeiros, Chancellor.
Welcome Terri Porter to the role of Director of the Office of Mission Advancement. Read the announcement from Chancellor Rick Medeiros through the link.
On January 16, 2024, the USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty released it’s first annual report on the state of religious freedom in the United States. Links to the report available through the link.
The USCCB Synod Team is happy to share upcoming webinars during the continuation of the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod. Details on information sessions through the links.
Mental Health Ministries: Interested in having a mental health ministry in your parish? Or a speaker on Psychology & Faith? Contact: Kiona Medina at kmedina@oakdiocese.org. Prayers for your Bulletins: See attached.
Sponsored by Bread For The World, this ninety minute simulation.The simulation is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. Held winter and early-Spring 2024. Details through the link.
At every CYO basketball and volleyball game and at every CYO track and cross county meet, there are dedicated individuals who organize and enforce rules for a fair game. But a CYO referee does more than just "call the game." Click above to read more about this special role in CYO and about one outstanding referee!
Read through the link for Black History Month events: Social Justice - A Call to Action and Unity. Fellowship after mass every Sunday during Black History Month, Soup and Scripture during Lent. Full event schedule through the link.