Open to all music ensembles - choirs (any language or age group) or instrumental ensembles. Share your favorite piece you sing at Mass from any season. Register by Friday, November 3. Details through the link.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has granted all Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland a dispensation from the requirement to abstain from all meat on Friday, March 17, the feast day of St. Patrick, and to consider a separate sacrificial or charitable act today.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time to grow spiritually through penitential practices, especially those of self-denial, almsgiving, and through works of kindness and compassion. The Diocesan Office of Worship shares the 2023 Guidelines for Lent. Also through the link, read The Liturgical Preparation Aid from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.
Each year the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, based on the General Roman Calendar. This calendar of Liturgical Observances for the Diocese of Oakland provides specific exceptions, additions and reminders for liturgies celebrated in the Diocese of Oakland. For more information, please contact John Renke, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese at jrenke@oakdiocese.org. Calendar available through the link.
Cada año, la Secretaría para el Culto Divino de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, publica el Calendario Litúrgico para las Diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América, basado en el Calendario Romano General. Este calendario de celebraciones litúrgicas para la Diócesis de Oakland proporciona excepciones y recordatorios adicionales específicos para las liturgias celebradas en la Diócesis de Oakland. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con John Renke, Director de la Oficina para el Culto de la Diócesis en jrenke@oakdiocese.org.
Download the Liturgy Preparation Aid for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ prepared by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions for Sunday, June 19, 2022. Download through the link.
El Obispo Michael C. Barber SJ se une al Papa Francisco y a todos los obispos del mundo, pidiendo a los párrocos y católicos que recen un Acto especial de Consagración este viernes 25 de marzo, durante la conmemoración de la Solemnidad de la Anunciación de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, en una hora conveniente dentro del horario parroquial. Detalles a través de este enlace.
Bishop Barber is joining with Pope Francis and all bishops of the world, asking pastors and Catholics to pray a special Act of Consecration this Friday March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at time convenient for the parish schedule. Details through the link. Bishop Barber to pray the Consecration of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 10:30am PDT.
The Diocesan Office of Worship shares the 2022 Lenten Guidelines. Access through the link. Additional resources available https://oakdiocese.org/worship
Diocesan Office of Worship shares updates on the following: Diocese of Oakland 60th Anniversary, Attendance at Mass, Reception of Communion, Anointing of the Sick, General Precautions and Upcoming Important Dates.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Jimmy Macalinao as the diocesan point of contact for Synod 2021- 2023, a universal synod called by Pope Francis which opened on Oct. 10, 60 years after Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council.
The Catholic Voice is seeking details of parish Christmas concert events for its November and December issues. Deadlines are approaching. Follow the link for instructions on how to submit your event info.
New order updates the previous August 2, 2021 order regarding masks indoors. New exceptions for necessary participation in religious activities. Read through the link.
This Order requires all individuals within the County of Alameda to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings, with limited exemptions, and recommends that businesses make face coverings available to individuals entering the business.