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An invitation from Bishop Barber to join in peaceful, prayerful vigil for the fundamental rights of the unborn at Planned Parenthood locations around the Oakland Diocese. Follow the link to learn more about how to get involved.

Siga el enlace para leer la columna del obispo Barber en The Catholic Voice (La Voz Católica).

Deacon Tim Moore presented the 16 men to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, on Sept. 9 in the Spiritual Garden of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg. Follow the link to read about the Diaconate Ordination Mass given by Bishop Barber.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, ordained four men to the priesthood on Sept. 5, 2020. Follow the link to read about their ordination Mass and the words of guidance Bishop offered to them.

Follow the link to read Bishop Barber's column in The Catholic Voice.

Lives Will Be Upended: Bishops Respond to Court Decision Allowing An End to Temporary Protected Status for Over 200,000 People

El Presidente del Subcomité de Asuntos Hispanos Reflexiona Sobre las Contribuciones y el Liderazgo de los Hispanos en la Iglesia

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman of Hispanic Affairs Reflects on Hispanic Contributions and Leadership in the Church.

El obispo Michael C. Barber ha anunciado cinco nuevos nombramientos dentro del clero, a partir del 7 y 15 de septiembre de 2020

Por favor apoye a estos hombres durante la segunda colecta del fin de semana del 12 al 13 de septiembre de 2020. Si desea donar en línea, vaya a este enlace y, para asignar una donación o contribución, seleccione Priest Retirement Second Collection del menú desplegable. https://oakdiocese.org/diocesan-donation

El Reverendísimo Michael Barber, SJ, Obispo de la Diócesis de Oakland, anunció hoy la formación del grupo de trabajo para la Justicia Racial, de la Diócesis de Oakland, encargado de examinar las muchas formas en que el pecado de racismo aflige al pueblo de Dios en la Diócesis. Después de  oración,  estudio,  entrevistas y  discusión, el grupo de trabajo ofrecerá recomendaciones al Obispo Barber, describiendo pasos tangibles que ayudarán a abordar el flagelo del racismo.

In these challenging times, Crystalina Evert brings her dynamic message of hope to our broken world and assurance that God is with us. Follow the link to learn more about/register for this online event.

The Office of Mission Advancement humbly reminds our faith community of this weekend's opportunity to support our retired parish and community leaders through the Priests Retirement Fund. Carolyn Steele shown here with Father Patrick Goodwin, who had been her pastor at St. Raymond Parish in Dublin.

Bishop Barber has announced five new clergy appointments, effective September 7 and 15, 2020.

The San Francisco Archdiocese invites participants to join Dr. Jeffrey Marlett, professor of religious studies at College of St. Rose, for a six-week online course exploring Catholic Social Teaching sources to understand immigration as a "life issue". Course begins September 22, 7pm, and runs through consecutive Tuesdays. Follow link to learn more/register.

Statewide, Year-Long Effort Begins with Listening Session with African American Catholic Community to Examine the Impact of Racism

On this Feast Day of St. Peter Claver, the Diocese of Oakland is launching a Task Force for Racial Justice to examine the many ways the sin of racism afflicts the People of God in the Diocese.

As Catholics, we are committed to safe environments for all and we affirm our support for those who have been harmed. Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that a prominent composer of liturgical music, David Haas, has had multiple allegations of misconduct levied against him. 

Our Spring/Summer 2020 Special Religious Education Newsletter is available for download. Please click the link above to access it.