News - Eucharistic Revival

Celebrating Our First Communicants, An Invitation from Bishop Barber for a June 2, 2024 Mass and Eucharistic Procession at the Cathedral of Christ the Light.

The FAQ's through the link include valuable information about adult, youth and volunteer registration as well as helpful links for lodging and transportation. Read through the link.

Fr. Erik Villa's invites the Faithful of the Diocese to a join the 33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration in preparation for the 2023 Eucharistic Revival. This pre event for the DERC uses the Saint Louis de Montfort Method. Program offered in English and Spanish and will include both children and adults. Read Fr. Erik's letter and access the registration website through the link.

The Steering Committee of the DERC are blessed to announce these four (4) initiatives geared towards greater appreciation of the centrality of the Eucharist in our life of Faith, and the role that the Blessed Mother plays in bringing us closer to her Son. Read through the link for the initiatives and how you, your ministries and parishes can become involved in these events, culminating in the weekends of September 8/9 and 15/16, 2023. For more information email: [email protected].

The document The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church was developed by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of the USCCB at its November 2021 General Meeting and has been authorized for publication. Learn more at https://www.usccb.org/resources/mystery-eucharist-life-church and read the document through the link.

Each evening from June 5 through June 9, come spend an hour with Jesus and with each other at regional Holy Hours joining in prayer. Locations include Our Lady of Good Counsel, San Leandro, Divine Mercy in Oakland, Saint Bonaventure in Clayton/Concord, Saint David of Wales in Richmond and and St. Joan of Arc in San Ramon. All events at 7:00pm except of Saint David of Wales in Richmond, which begins at 5:30. More details through the link.

Watch and share his inspiring video produced by the National Eucharistic Congress, created as an important resources for parishes.