U.S. Bishops Receive Call of Encouragement and Assurances of Prayer from Pope Francis in the Wake of Social Unrest in the United States

The Board of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers will be praying THE Stations of the Cross “Live” (on Friday, June5th at 3pm Eastern Time, 12pm Pacific time) composed by the USCCB in response to racism with reflections from the pastoral letter “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call To Love.” We invite you to pray with us as we unite as one family before the wounded Christ seeking healing and peace.

El obispo de Oakland Michael C. Barber, SJ, emitió la siguiente declaración el sábado 30 de mayo de 2020

Estimado amigos, con pena les anunciamos que por ahora cancelaremos en concierto de Martin Valverde.

Due to COVID19, the Martin Valverde concert, originally rescheduled for October 2020, will be postponed until a date TBD in 2021.

Statement following death of Oakland Federal Protective Services Officer during protests in Oakland, California on May 29, 2020.

Fr. Wayne Campbell completes three year term as Director of Vocations.

El Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, SJ, Obispo de Oakland, ha proporcionado directrices a los pastores para la reanudación de celebraciones limitadas de los sacramentos, incluidas las misas públicas y la recepción de la Sagrada Comunión.

The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ, Bishop of Oakland, has provided guidelines to pastors for the resumption of limited celebrations of the sacraments, including public Masses and reception of Holy Communion.

Te invitamos a conectarte y tener una conversación para alimentar emocional y espiritualmente a todos aquellos que ofrecen cuidado para otros durante este tiempo de incertidumbre y ansiedad. 29 Mayo 2020, 11:00am

During this time of uncertainty and anxiety, CatholicsCare provides opportunities for Caregivers to receive support and spiritual nourishment through daily zoom calls.

CCEB is seeking temporary part- and full-time help to complete applications for assistance from now through June 30, 2020.

Obispo Barber discute sus planes para reabrir la Inglesia y misas en nuestro Diocisis.

Bishop Barber discusses his plans about re-opening church for mass in the Oakland Diocese.

Bishop Barber will hold a special online mass of appreciation for healthcare workers on Ascension Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM.

Father Arcosa succeeds Father Wayne Campbell, who is entering into a senior priest role of limited service.

The WWME projects seeks to locate and honor the longest married couple (husband and wife) in the country, state winners are also honored. Submission deadline extended to July 31, 2020.

Comprehensive resource with inspiration, activities, enrichment and prayers with something for everyone.

Generous Support For Individual Parishes

Generous Parish Support