News - COVID-19 Updates/Resources

Please see the attached, updated Festivals and Events Policy for parishes and schools, in the Diocese of Oakland. Questions/clarifications should be directed to the Diocesan Insurance & Benefits Department (Kathleen Rabbach at krabbach@oakdiocese.org or Lisa Carlson at lcarlson@oakdiocese.org).

El Obispo Michael Barber, SJ, afirma que las exenciones religiosas no son posibles debido a que que el Vaticano ha declarado que es moralmente permisible que los católicos reciban la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Reconociendo que los católicos deben seguir sus conciencia, el Obispo establece una distinción entre objeciones por motivos religiosos y objeciones por razones de conciencia.

Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, states that religious exemptions are not possible since the Vatican has declared it is morally permissible for Catholics to receive the vaccine against COVID-19. Acknowledging that Catholics must follow their consciences, he draws a distinction between religious objections and conscientious objections.

Pope Francis has joined with Bishops & Archbishops across North and South America to urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more and watch the recorded public service announcement through the link.

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.

This Order of the Health Officer requires all persons to wear face coverings while inside indoor public settings located in Contra Costa County (“County”), regardless of whether they have been fully vaccinated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”), unless specifically exempted from the face covering requirement.

The Diocese of Oakland has released a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for which strongly recommends all clergy, employees, and volunteers get the vaccine as soon as possible. Full policy available through the link.

In partnership with the Catholic health systems and Catholic Charities throughout the Golden State, the Catholic Bishops of California urge all Californians to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Full statement through the link.

En colaboración con los sistemas de salud católicos y las organizaciones de Caridades Católicas de todo el Estado Dorado, los Obispos Católicos de California instan a todos los californianos a vacunarse.

The USCCB Secretariat of Pro Life Activities shares important answers to Key Ethical Questions about Covid-19 vaccines.

Los obispos de California aprobaron una declaración sobre la aceptabilidad moral de las dos vacunas contra COVID-19 que estarán disponibles al público este mes. El obispo Michael C. Barber ha emitido su propia declaración de apoyo a esta decisión.

28 de octubre -  El Condado de Contra Costa permitirá aumentar la capacidad de asistentes para el culto en áreas interiore

Contra Costa County has advanced to a less-restrictive COVID-19 tier. Effective immediately, indoor worship in the County can increase capacity to 50% occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Additional details 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

I know that my Redeemer lives! Yo sé que mi Redentor vive!

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, will celebrate Holy Week services at The Cathedral of Christ the Light. These services are available on the Cathedral's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ctlcathedral.org. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to follow the live events.