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To know Christ better and to make Him better known.
Welcome to the Diocese of Oakland.BackForwardPauseCaption
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our response to the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse
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"Today, I write about an important moment in our journey toward rebuilding Christ’s Church, a moment in which I ask for your support."
"My prayer is that all Christians in the Diocese of Oakland live our lives as true witnesses of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ to the world, and protect from harm all who come to us looking for the love of God."
Read Bishop Barber's full letter of March 16, 2023 on our response to the harm of clergy sexual abuse.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, March 21
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Service invites you and anyone else who needs grief support to their weekly grief sessions. Zoom information through the link.Read More -
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 PM
St. Raymond's Knights of Columbus/Band of Brothers invites you to join in a nationwide weekly Rosary uniting faithful Catholics to pray for the Church and its clergy. Participate through your local parish.Read More -
Friday, March 24, 6:00 PM
Take action and gather for peace to prevent homicides and gun violence through Ceasefire, a partnership with the City of Oakland and community organizations. Meet at 6:00pm, walk begins at 6:30pm. First quarter schedule available through the link.Read More -
Tuesday, March 28
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Service invites you and anyone else who needs grief support to their weekly grief sessions. Zoom information through the link.Read More
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news & updates for our diocese
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In “The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue”, Bishop Barber shares his apology to all those who have experienced ad suffered from racism from Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. He also shares a discussion with Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. on Fr. Augustus Tolton and thoughts on the established Racial Justice Task Force established in 2020.Read More
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The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service has been established to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by bishops, and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. Further details about this reporting service can be found through the link.Read More
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