Bishop Cordileone
The Most Reverend Bishop Salvatore Cordileone
I invite all to experience the Diocese of Oakland by reflecting on our guiding principles.
We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, established the Church of Oakland as His sign and instrument of a Holy People, rich with a diversity of spiritual and cultural gifts and a New Creation in the East Bay.
We declare that our mission is “To know Christ better and to make Him better known” and that the following goals will guide our work
- We renew and deepen the celebration of the sacraments in our diocese to stimulate the life of our parishes and revitalize our individual and collective faith.
- We provide formation that brings about in all Catholics such a joy and enthusiasm for their faith in Jesus Christ that they live it and freely share it with others.
- We develop and sustain effective and healthy pastoral leadership for clergy, lay ecclesial ministers and laity to build up and serve the Body of Christ in Oakland.
- We welcome, encourage and engage young people in all aspects of church life to empower them to become disciples of Jesus Christ in today's world.
- We become good stewards and live a lifetime journey of discipleship to grow in holiness.
Sincerely yours in our Lord,
Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone
Bishop of Oakland Cordileone