Bishop Barber presided at the October 20, 2022 Rite of Candidacy for Permanent Deacons at St. Isidore parish. Please join us in prayer and congratulations to our men in formation.
Listen to No on Prop. 1 campaign spokesperson Catherine Hadro, easily tackle some of the toughest Prop. 1 questions in this KCBS radio interview. Audio interview through the link.
Watch Bishop Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno, Live on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 1:00pm. Bishop talks about choosing life and raising awareness for #NoOnProp1.
A recent Rasmussen poll shows that support for Prop. 1 – the state’s attempt to enshrine extreme abortion protections into the state constitution – is dropping. Results indicate that only fifty-nine (59%) of voters support Prop. 1, down from sixty-six percent (66%) only weeks ago. Additional discussion through the link.
The CYO basketball and volleyball seasons will begin soon and coaches are preparing to coach through CYO Certification. All CYO Coaches must be certified to coach young people through CYO Coaches Certification. New coaches attend one of five Certification Workshops, hosted by the Oakland Diocese CYO. Click the link above for more details.
The five week CYO Cross Country season concluded with the Oakland Diocese Championship Meet featuring over 800 runners from 32 parishes and Catholic schools participating. The final meet was on Friday, October 21 at Crown Beach, Alameda. Click the link above for more details and results of the meet.
The Communications Department is asking for your help as we update the Diocesan Directory. Please take just a few minutes to help us in producing the most useful directory for 2023. Survey link through the link!
The November issue of The Catholic Voice magazine should be arriving in households this week. Submissions for the Jan. 2023 issue are due by Nov. 1. Additional details through the link.
Read through the link for resources to share in parishes. From voting to social media, there are many ways your parishioners can support the NO on Prop 1 effort.
Don’t miss this transformative annual gathering for leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy! Financial assistance is available for leaders from under-represented ethnic, cultural, or disability communities.
To all the Pastors, Parochial Administrators, Deacons, and floating or retired priests who have taken the time to promote the appeal during Masses, we are very thankful for your support. And to all of our ushers in the counting rooms and business offices, thank YOU for your tireless efforts to faithfully collect and transmit the gifts each week. More detail through the link.
Bishop Barber shares an invitation to save the date for the Diocese of Oakland's Eucharistic Revival weekends in September 2023, as part of the National Eucharistic Revival (2022-2025). Additional details will be shared soon. We pray for a fruitful, faithful and successful conference.
Are you ready for Christ centered, meaningful career in Catholic education? Join our team as a teacher in the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Oakland. Competitive benefits, engaging colleagues and inspiring students. Apply today through the link.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America. The synthesis marks the completion of the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.
Bishop Michael C. Barber will celebrate CCFL Closing Mass on Saturday, October 1st @ 5pm at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Join us for the Mass and then a light supper on the Plaza. RSVP required for food count & parish participation.
Share the events of Celebrate Catholic Family Life with the whole family. Download the Family Participation Passport & attend an event in each category. Submit your Family Passport for the closing drawing on October 7, 2022 (submit by Oct. 5) for an opportunity to win fun prizes. Submission details and passports in English and Spanish through the link.
The popular Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Holiday Boutique is ready for the coming season, with all their beautiful traditional items available online and in person shopping and pickup. Online shopping opens September 26, 2022, other dates available through the link.
Presentamos "Hablemos: La Serie De Conversaciones Valientes". Un mensaje inspirador del proceso sinodal fue la petición de más. Más conversaciones, más espiritualidad, más recursos católicos, más conexión. Las Oficinas de Vida y Justicia de la Diócesis de Oakland y CatholicsCare están lanzando esta nueva serie, diseñada para la oración, el diálogo y el desarrollo de habilidades. Detalles a través del enlace.
The Igbo Catholic Community in Hayward (ICCH) held a celebration for Clergy and Religious on Sunday, September 4th, 2022. Read more about this special event through the link.
