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Each year, Catholics around the globe set aside a week for prayer and action towards care for God’s creation in the spirit of the encyclical Laudato Si’ on Care for our Common Home. Pope Francis invites Catholics to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor in responding to the climate crisis. This year, Laudato Si' is May 21-28. Resources through the link.

The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is “a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.” ​St. Vincent de Paul is calling for volunteers to work at the West Oakland Direct Service Campus. Join their mission to feed, clothe, house and heal our neighbors. Share your passion for making a difference. Contact information through the link.

Join the California Catholic Conference’s Novena for Migrants and Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border to pray for the migrants and asylum-seekers at the border now that Title 42 has expired and tens of thousands are expected at the southern U.S. Border each day.

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: eucharisticrevival2023@oakdiocese.org.

Bishop Barber has announced Clergy Appointments effective through June and September, 2023. Read through the link for details.

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.

Han pasado más de dos años desde que el Obispo de Oakland, Michael C. Barber, S.J., pidió se formara una comisión de trabajo para evaluar cómo enfrentar los desafíos de la disminución de la asistencia a misa y las instalaciones parroquiales subutilizadas en nuestra diócesis. Estos desafíos no son exclusivos de la Diócesis de Oakland. En los Estados Unidos, las diócesis se ven afectadas por desafíos similares. Lea el informe completo a través del enlace.

It has been more than two years since the Bishop of Oakland, Michael C. Barber, S.J., called for the formulation of a task force to assess how to meet the challenges of declining Mass attendance and underutilized parish facilities in our diocese. These challenges are not unique to the Diocese of Oakland. Dioceses throughout the United States are impacted with similar challenges. For background and recommendations, read the Report through the link.

Whether you are clergy or laity, if you think you are called by God to serve in this ministry, please fill out an inquiry request and we will reach out to you to provide more information and answer any questions you may have. https://oakdiocese.org/detention-ministry-volunteers or email Dn. Richard Denoix, coordinator of Detention Ministry for the Diocese at: rdenoix@oakdiocese.org. 

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. 

Join us at Church of the Good Shepherd. Come and learn more about Teams of Our Lady, an international lay association that enriches the lives of Catholic couples through growth in love and holiness. Register and more information through the link.

The Catholic Institute of Sacred Music at St Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park is proud to announce its inaugural summer term (May 30 - August 2, 2023). The institute is delighted to offer all courses with FREE TUITION, thanks to generous donors, for all applicants who are accepted into the program's inaugural term.

Our thanks to all those parishes who have rolled out the 2023 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal. We are already receiving some wonderful gifts. Would you please put this link on your parish website? https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishops-appeal-donation-page. Read more through the link.

Notice of Potential Repurpose or Reimbursement of Funds Donated to St. Joseph Parish in Fremont, for the "To Build Church" Project from 1999-2022. St. Joseph Parish, 43148 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, wishes to inform donors who donated from 1999-2022 to their “To Build Church” campaign of the opportunity to repurpose donated funds to the current needs of the parish, or to receive a reimbursement of their donated funds. Additional details through the link.

The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series of workshops. This will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton on Thursday evenings at 7pm beginning April 13 ending June 1. Additional details through the link.

Long-time CYO and high school referee Brandon Mason loans his many talents to CYO games including his talent as the "Dancing Ref!" A recent ABC Channel 7 report featured Brandon. Click the link above to watch, learn about Brandon and his love for young people, and, like Brandon, have fun!