The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland, has established the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice, which he has charged with examining the many ways the sin of racism afflicts the People of God in the Diocese. The group will be led by Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr., Pastor at Corpus Christi Piedmont.

After prayer, study, interviews and discussion, the Task Force will offer recommendations to Bishop Barber outlining tangible steps that will help address the scourge of racism. This group will also discuss the feasibility of reestablishing the Black Pastoral Center, and the engagement of the community in activities, spiritual and corporal, to help combat racism.