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Father Brandon Macadaeg, rector of the Cathedral of Christ the Light, was unanimously elected on Feb. 18 as President of the Board for the Catholic Cathedral Corporation of the East Bay.

Obispo Barber hace un llamado para participar en campaña en defensa de la vida, del 17 de febrero al 23 de marzo de 2021.

Bishop Barber invites the Diocese faithful to a “Great Prayer for Life” during the 40 Days for Life Vigil from February 17 – March 28 in locations around the Diocese.

Most Rev. Michael Barber, SJ is pleased to announce new clergy assignments for Rev. Benjamin Mac Lingo and Rev. Jose Luis Barrios.

El obispo Barber ha emitido una declaración en respuesta al fallo del 5 de febrero de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos sobre la adoración en áreas interiores en California. Declaración completa a través del enlace.

Bishop Barber has issued a statement in response to the Feb. 5 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding indoor worship in CA. Full statement through the link.

Bishop Barber, as United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Chairman of Catholic Education, applauds bipartisan legislation honoring contributions of Catholic schools.

The Diocese of Oakland has released a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for which strongly recommends all clergy, employees, and volunteers get the vaccine as soon as possible. Full policy available through the link.

In partnership with the Catholic health systems and Catholic Charities throughout the Golden State, the Catholic Bishops of California urge all Californians to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Full statement through the link.

En colaboración con los sistemas de salud católicos y las organizaciones de Caridades Católicas de todo el Estado Dorado, los Obispos Católicos de California instan a todos los californianos a vacunarse.

Bishop Barber shares an announcement about the appointment of Fr. Jimmy as Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization. This appointment is effective February 1, 2021.

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, on behalf of the USCCB, offers prayers for the new President and his family. Bishop Barber joins in this unifying statement, available through the link.

Please join in prayer on January 20 for President-Elect Biden, for our country, and all her leaders. We share with you the "Prayer for Our Government" by Archbishop John Carroll, First Bishop of the United States.

Declaración sobre justicia racial por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, S.J., Obispo de Oakland y el Grupo de Trabajo para la Justicia Racial de la Diócesis de Oakland.

Bishop Barber and the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice have published a statement on racial justice to share widely with parishes in our diocese. The statement is available in multiple languages through the link.

Dioceses Across the United States will participate in Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, January 28-29. USCCB Media release available through the link.

Bishop Barber has announced the appointment of Fr. Lawrence C. D'Anjou as Vicar General of the Diocese of Oakland.

Dec. 21, 2020 statement from the Vatican on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a news release regarding the moral acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines. This release and their full statement are available through the link.

"Listen, act and share on the journey to Christmas" an Advent message from the Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ. Follow the link for his message.