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The Elementary Schools Information Guide in The Catholic Voice issue from October 19, 2020 features a guest article by Rodney Pierre-Antoine, Executive Director of Lumen Christi Academies. Please follow the link to access the article.

Academias Lumen Christi: iluminando el camino - Por Rodney Pierre-Antoine, Especial para The Catholic Voice

Yesterday, the Bishop led a group of soon-to-be ordained Deacons from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara, as they made sure everyone was fed. The effort to care for those in need in Berkeley is ongoing and survives on donations and volunteers.

No pude soportar ver el primer debate presidencial. Tuve que salirme de la sala de la televisión donde mis compañeros sacerdotes y yo estábamos viéndolo, después de 15 minutos.

Bishop Barber's latest column discusses where our faith community can turn to for guidance on General Election issues ahead of Election Day on November 3rd. Follow the link to access this column.

The current issue of The Catholic Voice was released today. Stay current with our Catholic Elementary School Guide. Read Bishop Barber's latest column on voting and learn about jubilarian priests and. As always, this issue includes news of parishes and religious communities. Follow the link to the October 19 issue.

The California Catholic Conference has issued a 2020 General Election Guide bulletin insert for parishes. This guide and additional election resources (English/Español) are available through the link.

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: Todavía No Hay Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores En El Condado De Alameda

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: “Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores” Para El Condado De Contra Costa

"St. Benedict Parish shares their National Night Out video, offering community and neighborhood connection virtually for the Eastmont/Arroyo Viejo neighborhoods."

El rosario se rezará el miércoles 7 de octubre a las 3:00pm EST y será transmitido a través de nuestro canal de YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/usccb y nuestra página de Facebook, www.facebook.com/usccb.

Even in uncertain times, the faithful in the Diocese of Oakland have been generous in their financial support of our important ministries. We are grateful! The appeal is an annual gifting program and we appreciate gifts of all sizes when a donor can make them. Follow the link to learn more about the Bishop's Appeal and about our special collection supporting the Fund for Retired Priests.

Alameda County has not yet approved resuming indoor public worship. We expect this permission to come soon, but until it does, it is very important to comply with the county order not to have any indoor services in Alameda County parishes at this time.

Contra Costa County is now able to resume "indoor public worship" effective immediately. Follow the link for the full post with a note from Bishop Michael C. Barber that contains guidance, reminders, and adaptations.

St. Bonaventure Parish in Concord has 100 church or chapel chairs with kneelers free to whomever can pick them up. Follow link for details.

The USCCB will host a virtual rosary on Wednesday, October 7 for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez and several bishops from around our country will pray a part of the rosary live on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page 10/7 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). Details through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, as USCCB Education Committee Chairman, issues statement on Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act

REMINDER about state-mandated anti-harassment training (different from Safe Environment). Follow the link for FAQs and upcoming training deadline information.

La edición del 19 de octubre de The Catholic Voice está en producción. Hacemos un hincapié especial en nuestras escuelas primarias católicas y en nuestros sacerdotes que están celebrando sus jubileos en 2020. La fecha límite para las presentar información es el 2 de octubre. Envíe la información a Michele Jurich, editora interina, mjurich@oakdiocese.org.

Aunque la edición impresa de El Heraldo Católico dejó de publicarse durante la pandemia, puede encontrar artículos de Catholic Voice traducidos al español y de Catholic News Service en español en www.catholicvoiceoakland.org y en la página de El Heraldo Católico en Facebook.