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News
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The funds collected through the Bishop’s Ministries Appeal (BMA) support more than 70 ministries at the diocesan and parish levels including seminarian education, care for retired clergy, religious education and Catholic schools. These ministries contribute to the life of the diocese in critical ways, serving the faithful and the wider community.Read More -
17 days throughout California. 21 missions. 15 years of Jubilee sites. At least 20 eucharistic processions. More than 1,200 miles. And a convergence with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage culminating with the Feast of Corpus Christi. For details, itineraries, and ways to sign up or donate: caminodecalifornia.orgRead More -
Mark Diamond, then an Augustinian novice and now the business manager for The Cathedral of Christ the Light, poised with other novices and then-Bishop-elect Robert Prevost in 2014. Now Pope Leo XIV, Bishop-elect Prevost had returned to Chicago to celebrate Mass before leaving for his installation in the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru.Read More -
Representatives of Asociación Jóvenes y Adultos Para Cristo (AJAPC), also known as Young Adults for Christ, brought the fruits of their fundraising efforts for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) through Operation Rice Bowl to the Cathedral of Christ the Light on May 8.Read More -
"I welcome the newly elected successor to St. Peter. Pope Leo XIV. While many are surprised the cardinals chose an American, with his experience in both South and North America as a member of a worldwide religious order, this new pope will have a world vision. I am really encouraged by the new Holy Father’s emphasis on bridge-building, which we need in the Church right now. Our prayers and loyalty are with him!" Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J. Bishop of OaklandRead More -
Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you can find the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome.Read More -
Predicting when the smoke will rise from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel is not an exact science. The time needed for the cardinals' prayers, discussions and vote counting can vary.Read More -
Sarah Hart, Steve Angrisano and Jesse Manibusan to play at El Cerrito parish May 16Read More -
“SPM through the Decades,” a museum-in-a-school unique exhibit, allowed hundreds of alumni, students, families and community members to learn about the history of St. Peter Martyr Catholic School in Pittsburg and to share their own reflections on the 75-year history of the school.Read More -
One of Pope Francis’ first official acts after being elected to the papacy in 2013 was to name a new bishop of Oakland, his Jesuit brother Michael C. Barber. Bishop Barber honored the late pontiff with a memorial Mass on April 26, hours after Pope Francis was laid to rest at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome.Read More
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Events
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Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 PM
Join us for the SPRED 2024-2025 End of the Year Liturgy! SPRED Catechists, Friends and their families and supporters of SPRED are welcomed to celebrate a special Mass. Potluck dinner to follow. All are welcome.Read More -
Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM
All are invited to join Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ in celebration for the Priestly Ordination of Rev. Mr. Álvaro Josué Santamaría Jarquín on May 24, 2025 at 11:00am at The Cathedral of Christ the LightRead More -
Saturday, May 31, 5:00 PM
Mark your calendar for 2025 SPRED the Word – a fundraiser dinner/dance benefiting the Special Religious Education Dept. Registration and tickets on sale in April. More information coming soon!Read More
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Saturday, May 31, 5:00 PMDinner for Vocations with a testimonial by Rev. Carl Arcosa. To register, contact SK Emmanuel Bernal at emmanuel.bernalegmail.com.Read More
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Saturday, May 31, 5:00 PM
Join us for a dinner for vocations hosted at St. Anne Catholic Church in Union City. We will begin with Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner and a testimonial by Rev. Carl Arcosa.Read More -
Sunday, June 1Sunday Observance (Proper Mass/Gloria/Creed).Read More
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Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 PM
The Divine Mercy chaplet, a devotion introduced by St. Faustina Kowalska in the mid-20th century, is being offered on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.Read More -
Saturday, June 7Bay Wide Young Adult Mass will be on Saturday, June 7 at Five Wounds in San JoseRead More
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Saturday, June 7, 11:00 AMOnline remembrance Mass of those in our faith community who have been laid to rest in Catholic Cemeteries over the past month in our Diocese.Read More
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Saturday, June 7, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for an evening of discernment. Multiple dates available in 2025Read 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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