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the weekly for chancery staff/parish administrators/clergy
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The Weekly
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Check back for updates or visit Diocesan events HERE or Diocesan news HERE.
To submit announcements to The Weekly, click here.
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updates in the weekly
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News
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Read through the link for recent appointments effective in August and September, 2023Read More
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On September 14, the Holy See shared prayers inviting the faithful from around the world to prayerfully participate in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops that will open in the Vatican on October 4.Read More
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To prepare for Jubilee 2025, Pope Francis asked us to reflect on the four Constitutions of Vatican II. This series will revisit these documents and see how we have implemented them and how they challenge us to grow even more. The series runs from September 20, 2023 through October 11, 2023 and is led by Dr. Michael Galvan. Dr. Galvan received his Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Details and registration through the link.Read More
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Thrive in your faith at St. Benedict's with events throughout the month of October. Schedule through the link.Read More
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We are at the final stage of planning and preparing for the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Congress coming up in a few weeks at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Please find a few updates to be shared through the link. Updates available in English and Spanish.Read More
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Bishop Barber invites all those who coordinate RCIA, RCIC and Youth and Adult Confirmations in the Diocese of Oakland to a 1-Hour Meeting where he will provide updates on Confirmation Policies for Adults, Youth, and Children. At least on representative per parish is required. Please note: Participation in these meetings will be required in order for your parish confirmation dates to be secured. Info and registration through the link.Read More
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Events
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July 8 - September 30
Immerse yourself in the miraculous gift the Lord has given us in the Eucharist. View current schedule through the link.Read More -
September 1 - September 30We pray for those persons living on the margins of society, in inhumane life conditions; may they not be overlooked by institutions and never considered of lesser importance.Read More
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Tuesday, September 26Join our Tuesday grief support group from 7:00 - 8:00pm. It is a peer ministry (sharing our grief experiences with one another) and drop in session. Led by Sandy Heinisch, a grief trainer with the Diocese of Oakland who is also going through the grief process. Zoom information through the link.Read More
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Wednesday, September 2740 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to protect babies and mothers locally through prayer, fasting, community outreach, and peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. Information on participating in Concord and Walnut Creek through the link.Read More
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Thursday, September 28, 7:00 PM
Caregivers are invited to connect virtually and join a conversation for spiritual and emotional support. Hosted on Zoom by St. Raymond parish. Participation information available through the link.Read More -
Thursday, September 28, 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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