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The Ignatian Companions program is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 program year. Companions integrate their personal journey of faith with their conviction to act for justice. Learn more through the link.

The St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa has announced a new cycle of the Workforce Development Program.

Explore upcoming JustFaith Ministries small group programs being held this fall. Several programs to choose from.

Santa Clara University’s Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries is offering a new Online & In-Person Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice and Chaplaincy.

El Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, SJ, Obispo de Oakland, ha efectuado las siguientes asignaciones para clérigos, 8 de julio de 2022. Detalles a través del enlace.

The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland has made the following clergy assignments. Details through the link.

Parish staff and parish groups are invited to take advantage of an opportunity to receive funding from CCHD for social justice projects they are interested in starting or are currently doing. Grants for up to $10,000 will be made in October. Deadlines and deadlines through the link.

Read the full story by Jean Gatan-Liwanag through the link.

Funeral Mass for Elsie Devine and Reception at St. Jarlath Parish Hall to follow on July 18; See Elsies obituary at legacy.com.

The Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is July 24, 2022. Through the link you will find pastoral resources from the Dicastery for Laity Family and Life.

The "Pope Video" for July has just been released with the prayer intention that Francis is entrusting to the entire Catholic Church through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

The 2022 "Bill Ford" CYO scholarships have been awarded by the CYO Scholarship Committee. After a selection process with twenty eight 8th grade CYO players applying, three were selected: For information on the awardees and for more details, click on the link above.

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has money available to fund East Bay non-profit groups engaged in community organizing and/or economic development with low-income residents. Grants for up to $10,000 will be made in October. Application materials through the link.

Please note the new url's for Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development: CRS: https://CRSEastBay.org CCHD: https://CCHDEastBay.org

Lea y comparta la declaración del obispo Michael C. Barber celebrando y ofreciendo un llamado a la acción con respecto a la decisión de la Corte Suprema en el fallo de Dobbs vs. Jackson. Lea a través del enlace.

La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de California recibe con profunda satisfacción la decisión de la Corte Suprema en el caso Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, que ha afirmado nuestra arraigada creencia de que la vida es preciosa, valiosa y debe ser protegida, y que los estados tienen un interés imperioso en proteger al no nacido y limitar el aborto. Esta ha sido nuestra oración, la oración de la Iglesia, durante los últimos 50 años. Leer a través del enlace.

The California Catholic Conference of Bishops profoundly welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobb’s v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which has affirmed our dearly held belief that life is precious, valuable, and should be protected, and that states have a compelling interest to protect the unborn and limit abortion. This has been our prayer, the Church’s prayer, for the last 50 years. Full statement through the link.

Read and share Bishop Michael C. Barber's Statement both celebrating and offering a Call to Action regarding the Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs vs. Jackson ruling. Read through the link.

In “The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue”, Bishop Barber shares his apology to all those who have experienced ad suffered from racism from Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. He also shares a discussion with Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. on Fr. Augustus Tolton and thoughts on the established Racial Justice Task Force established in 2020.

CBI is a three-year, comprehensive Bible study program that focuses one year on Old Testament, one on New Testament, and a third on practical skills for facilitating Bible-based processes among a variety of parish groups and beyond. Starts August 27, 2022. Register by 8/26.