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Bishop Barber invites all Catholics to join church leaders in a community wide prayer vigil. Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 5:00pm, Elmhurst Park, 98th Ave. & B Street, Oakland. Gather to pray for peace in the city of Oakland and victims of violent crimes. Sponsored by Bay Area Community Benefit Organization.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, and the Racial Justice Task Force of the Diocese of Oakland share this prayer commemorating Juneteenth.

Catholic Relief Services has decades of experience working in Gaza. With its partners, CRS’ immediate focus will be to meet the needs of families displaced and affected by this crisis, as they seek safety, stability and the means to rebuild their lives. They are providing families with food and basic supplies through electronic vouchers with local vendors across Gaza. Read through to learn how to support their important work.

Effective June 15, 2021, with the state's reopening plans, the Diocese of Oakland has updated worship guidance to share. Follow the link for a message from Bishop Barber in English & Spanish, as well as the guidance document.

Bishop Barber shares a statement announcing the retirement of Steve Wilcox, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Oakland. Follow the link to read his message of thanks for Steve's service to the diocese.

Listen to the mesmerizing story related by Coach Frank Allocco from the movie "The Legend of Bagger Vance," a true story of honor and integrity. Click the title above for more information and a video link.

The latest issue of the Parishes in Action Newsletter is now available. This issue focuses on the issue of Racial Justice. Follow the link to view the newsletter (English & Spanish).

The Office for Mission Advancement has a very informative web site detailing ways to make plans for a variety of gifts. These range from gifts to reduce taxes, gifts of real property, and gifts from your estate. We welcome you to look through these pages and see if they pertain to you or someone you may know. Learn more about giving forward through the link.

Bishop Michael Barber shared his story of being robbed at gunpoint on May 22, 2021 in Oakland during his daily walk. He shares his story to bring awareness to the epidemic of gun violence.

Please visit page 3 of the current digital edition of the Catholic Voice for a message from our FACE Director, Terri Porter.

Created in partnership between CMN and RENEW International, Dignity and the Death Penalty is a seven session, small group based on the insights of Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ. The resource employs Catholic teaching, current statistics, personal testimonies, and reflection questions, prompting in-depth discussion around the brokenness of the criminal legal system and life-affirming alternatives to capital punishment.

Click through the link to learn more about Catholic Relief Services response to these crises and how you can support these efforts.

Click through the link to see the schedule of second collections for 2021-2022. Note a few procedural changes.

Missed our Liturgical calendar for the year? Click through the link to access the PDF version in both English and Spanish.

Pax Christi Northern California (PCNC) has established the "Tom Webb Memorial Peacemaker Award" which will annually recognize outstanding peace work by an individual in Northern California. The recipient of the award will receive $500.   The award commemorates Tom Webb (1955 - 2019) who was a passionate Catholic peacemaker, active member of Pax Christi, and participant in the Catholic Worker movement.  For more information www.paxchristinorcal.org or contact Pierre Thompson, pierrethompson@outlook.com. Nominations will be accepted until July 16, 2021. 

The annual Celebration of Scouting scheduled in June has been postponed until February, 2022. Select the link above for more details.

The Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio” by the Supreme Pontiff Francis “Antiquum ministerium” institutes the ministry of Catechist. Full letter available through the link.

A story of sacrifice on the football field and the battlefield – the moving story of Major Don Holleder, as told as part of the ongoing video series by legendary coach Frank Allocco.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed a longtime Catholic educator as superintendent of diocesan schools. Dr. Andrew T. Currier, currently president of Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, will begin work as superintendent on July 1. Full statement in English and Spanish available through the link.

Invitación a la segunda sesión de formación (consta de 3 sesiones en línea) para entrenar a los entrenadores que ofrecen los talleres de Pre-Cana.