News - July 2021

The Survivor Ministry of the Diocese of Oakland will be holding an online conversation to convene survivors of clergy sexual abuse and provide input on how healing and reconciliation services should be delivered at the Oakland Diocese. Details through the link.

On July 21, 2021, Gunnar Davison of the Church of Santa Maria received the habit of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, New York. He will now be known as Brother Joshua Mary. Read more through the link.

Bishop Barber issued a July 18 statement granting permission for the continued use of the Traditional Latin Mass while a review of Pope Francis’ Motu proprio Traditionis custodes, dated 16 July 2021 and regarding the use of the Roman liturgy prior to 1970, is underway. For the full text of Pope Francis' Motu proprio and Bishop Barber's statement read through the link.

The California Catholic Conference and the Diocese of Oakland encourage you to learn about the CA Covid-19 relief program which helps income eligible households with rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. Income eligible applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship. More information available through the link.

National Family Planning Awareness Week will be July 25-31, 2021. This year's theme is: To Have, To Hold, To Honor. Local events include activities at Holy Spirit Parish in Fremont. For resources and information read through the link.

The 2021 Bishop’s Appeal continues to run through the end of the year. To date, 5849 of you have generously made gifts and pledges of $1,980,069.57 towards out goal of $3,000,000. Read through for more information.

The St. Frances de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry is accepting applications to the 2021-2022 program year. Applications due September 15. Information, deadlines, and additional details available through the link.

Coach Frank Allocco continues his series of inspirational videos, telling the story of his childhood role model, Bill Bradley: Princeton and NBA basketball star, Rhodes Scholar and former United States Senator! Click the title above for more information and a video link.

The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July, beginning this year on July 25.

The Diocese of Oakland is pleased to welcome Kristina Molina as its new Victims Assistance Coordinator.