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The Weekly
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updates
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News
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Preparémonos juntos para recibir al Niño Jesús, Obtén gratis la guía de oración para el Adviento. Lea a través del enlace.Read More
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Share in the many events at the Cathedral of Christ the Light during this Advent season. Details through the link.Read More
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Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ will preside as celebrant at this year's kickoff of Simbang Gabi at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Church in Hayward. Come and experience the warmth of Christmas and the joy of growing in faith as we celebrate this time-honored tradition — the Filipino way! Full parish list of celebrations through the link.Read More
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Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made the decision to call forth another class for Permanent Deacon formation. Four information sessions will be held in January for all discerning a call to diaconal ministry.Read More
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The full calendar of Advent events is available through the link.Read More -
The Diocese of Oakland has two seminarians in formation at the Josephinum: Eric Ruiz and Omar Lara. Read about their formation year journey as seminarians.Read More
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Events
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December 3, 6:30 PM - December 12Please join us to celebrate the Novena & Feast Day of our Patroness Our Lady of Guadalupe. We are honored to have Bishop Barber to preside the Feast Day (December 12) Bilingual Mass, at 7pm. All are welcome!Read More
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Thursday, December 8The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation. Please check your parish website for Mass times for the holy day.Read More
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Thursday, December 8, 8:00 AM
Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register.Read More -
Thursday, December 8, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
This Advent reflection retreat is based on the movie "The Nativity Story". The retreat will delve into what Christians believe to be the truth of God’s incarnation and entry into creation. The group will meet for 4 Thursdays via Zoom. Walt Sears, a long-time Catholic catechist and Bible study instructor is our facilitator. Registration through the link.Read More -
Thursday, December 8, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Celebrate the Feast of Immaculate Conception in the San Damiano Chapel. Celebrant will be Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM. Registration not required, additional information available through the link.Read More -
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 PM
St. Raymond's Knights of Columbus/Band of Brothers invites you to join in a nationwide weekly Rosary uniting faithful Catholics to pray for the Church and its clergy. Participate through your local parish.Read More
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clergy suitability for ministry
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Article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states that "When a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese/eparchy, is to engage in ministry in the diocese/eparchy, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese/eparchy.”
The letter is specific to the event happening in the receiving diocese – the celebration of sacraments, a retreat, a presentation, etc. These letters must come directly from the major superior or bishop. They cannot be carried by the visiting clergy, nor can we accept “celebret” cards sent or carried by the visiting clergy. The letter of suitability for ministry should be sent to Chancellor Rick Medeiros, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. If schedules do not allow the letter to be sent via postal mail, please email to chancellor@oakdiocese.org or call 510-267-8334.
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