Him better known.
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Welcome to the Diocese of Oakland, and to the vibrant Catholic communities of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Please join us in all the celebrations and ministries the Diocese offers. Our Diocese is a place of prayer where we embody the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, strengthen parishioners' Sunday experience, and form Missionary Disciples.
May our patroness, Our Lady Queen of the World, help us to follow our Lord in a spirit of justice, mercy and love.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ
Bishop of Oakland
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contact the bishop's office
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bishop barber in the news
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Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, will celebrate the Catholic feast of All Souls' Day, which honors the memory of all deceased, with a “Requiem Mass for the Homeless” on Nov. 2 at 7 pm at The Cathedral of Christ the Light. A hot meal dinner service for those in will begin at 5pm, located on the corner of Grand and Harrison.Read More
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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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bishop's schedule
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February 1-11
February 2
Mass and Canonical Visitation , Carmel of Jesus Mary & Joseph, KensingtonFebruary 3
Benedict XVI Institute Board Meeting, San Francisco.
February 3 and 4
Orientation to the Diocese Workshops for New Diocesan Pastors and Parochial Administrators
February 5
11:00 am Celebration of the Rite of Confirmation – St. Joan of
Arc Parish, San Ramon
February 6
11:00 am Mass, St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Community,
Oakland
February 8
1:00 pm Presbyteral Council Meeting
February 10
10:00 am Priest Personnel Board Meeting
February 11
11:00 am World Day of the Sick Mass – Mass - Cathedral of
Christ the Light, Oakland
2:00 pm Chinese New Year Mass – Cathedral of Christ the
Light, Oakland
5:00 pm Chinese New Year Banquet
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February 12-28February 13
11:00 am 100 Year Anniversary Mass – Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish, OaklandFebruary 15
10:30 am Consultors MeetingFebruary 16-17
Board of Trustees Meeting – St. Patrick’s Seminary and University, Menlo Park
February 21
Meeting of the San Francisco Province Bishops – Archdiocese of San FranciscoFebruary 21-March 1
Annual Retreat for the Bishops of the San Francisco Province, El Retiro Retreat House, Los Altos, CA
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bishop's columns & interviews
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- ADVENT as a Season of Comfort (The Catholic Voice, December, 2022)
- "Book by missionary in our midst makes a lasting impression" (The Catholic Voice, November 2022)
- The Transformative Power of the Eucharist, (The Catholic Voice, October 2022)
- "The Good Samaritan and the Invitation" (The Catholic Voice, September 2022)
- "The Relationships of Catholics and Jews" (The Catholic Voice, August 2022)
- "The Life of Father Augustus Tolton" (The Catholic Voice, July 2022)
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- "Lent & Easter, Death & Resurrection" (The Catholic Voice, April 2022)
- "Christ, our light and our peace" (The Catholic Voice, Feb. 2022)
- Homily from the Funeral Mass of John Madden (Jan. 18, 2022)
- "With Mary's help, we can make a difference" (The Catholic Voice, Jan. 2022)
- Dec. 7. 2021 Statement on Police Funding & Safety in Oakland
- "Share the Joy & His Name This Christmas" (The Catholic Voice, Dec. 2021)
- "Your Mission is to Believe" (The Catholic Voice, Oct. 2021)
- "An invitation: Come home to Mass" *(The Catholic Voice, Apr. 19, 2021)
- "Sr. Josephine Bakita Embodies Jesus' Healing Love" (The Catholic Voice, Feb. 15, 2021)
- "Pray for the new president" (The Catholic Voice, Jan. 25, 2021)
- "Listen, act and share on the journey to Christmas" (The Catholic Voice, Dec. 14, 2020)
- "Church Offers Guidance on Issues, Not Candidates" (The Catholic Voice, October 19, 2020)
- "We Simply Cannot Live Without the Eucharist" (The Catholic Voice, Sept. 21, 2020)
- "Open Your Heart to the Whole World" (The Catholic Voice, Aug. 17, 2020)
- "We No Longer Live for Ourselves But For Him" (The Catholic Voice, July 20, 2020)
- "As the Catholic Church, we can’t just be observers" (The Catholic Voice, June 22, 2020)
- Catholic Education is the Best Way to Hand on Faith - Vatican News July 3, 2020
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Bishop's community presence
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racism & the catholic church
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the sin of racism
On June 18, 2020, the bishops of the California Catholic Conference released a video reenacting the Stations of the Cross to draw attention to the sin of racism and ask God’s help in eliminating it. Each station in the video was taped at a location with rich racial significance. The sixth Station of the Cross was taped at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland where Oscar Grant was killed. The Way of the Cross is an ancient prayer, allowing people to enter into Jesus’ final outpouring of love.
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CCC Stations of the Cross: Overcoming racism
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our Former Bishops
- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
- Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
- Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins
- Bishop Floyd L. Begin
Visit our past Bishops Page
Apostolic Administrator, 2012-13: Archbishop Alex J. Brunett
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resources
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