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Life & Justice ministry -
welcome to the life & justice ministries
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Goals & objectives
- Provide effective vehicles to know Christ and make him better known
- Evangelize, catechize and/or mobilize the baptized Catholics to love and care for their brothers and sisters in need locally and around the world
- Give a voice to the marginalized locally and globally by advocating for just laws that protect the dignity of all and promote our Catholic Social Teaching.
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Inspired by the Gospel, the Office for Life and Justice supports Christ-centered social justice, respect life, detention ministry, and restorative justice ministry in parishes and schools. Our goal is to form missionary disciples through encounter, formation, service, advocacy, and solidarity as essential aspects of the Christian life. you can learn more about our ministry programs below.
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updates/events
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Events
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January 19 - January 27
9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.Read More -
Friday, January 21, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMBishop Barber will preside over the Vigil for Life Mass at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in San Francisco on the eve of Walk for Life West Coast.Read More
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Friday, January 21, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Take action to prevent homicides and gun violence through Ceasefire, a partnership with the City of Oakland and community organizations. Gather for peace.Read More
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news
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The California Catholic Conference shares their powerful vision for a caring future in CA that will inspire Catholics and others of good will to support women, children and families in need in our communities. Full statement through the link.Read More -
Families and communities in the Philippines are reeling from the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Rai, known locally as Typhone Odette, which made landfall on December 16. Learn how you can support Catholic Relief Services and the thousands affected by this devastation through the link.Read More -
Ceasefire Oakland and Faith in Action Easy Bay invite all to join their first Ceasefire Walk of 2022 on Jan. 14. 6pm - 7:30pm. Locations and full schedule through the link.Read More
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life & justice ministries team
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Cristina Hernándezchernandezoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Office for Life and Justice
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Gloria Maldonadoafterthechoiceoakdioadmin.orgCoordinator, Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
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Marc McKimmeymmckimmeycceb.orgCoordinator, CRS/CCHD
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Chaplain Richard Denoixrdenoixoakdiocese.orgCoordinator, Detention Ministry
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Patrick Shandonaypatrick.j.shandonaygmail.comCoordinator, CRS Ethical Trade Ministry - Volunteer
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Meg Bowermanmegbowermangmail.comCoordinator, JustFaith Ministries - Volunteer
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