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Welcome to the Diocese of Oakland

Our mission: to know Christ better and to make Him better known

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Upcoming Featured Events

May 1, 2026 May 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ordination to Priesthood

The Diocese of Oakland joyfully invites you to the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters of Aidan Cameron-Smith, Garrett McGowan, and Huy Minh Nguyen. The Most Reverend Michael C….

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Apr 14, 2026 May 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Anointed 2026

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Living the Faith

Teaching the Faith

The Church calls forth exemplary followers of Christ who have a living, conscious, active participation in the sacramental life of the Church.

Service and Outreach Opportunities

We live the corporal and spiritual works of mercy every day as Catholics.

Your Life Vocation

All the baptized have a call to holiness; each lives that call in a particular way, whether as married, ordained, religious or single.

Becoming Catholic

Through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, we welcome thousands each year to a deeper relationship with God.
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Mission Alignment Process Realigning resources for mission

The MAP (Mission Alignment Process) began in 2021 to address a growing gap between the mission of the Church and the operational realities of our parishes. The challenges of declining participation in parish life - sacramentally, financially and ministerially - are not unique to the Diocese of Oakland. Dioceses throughout the United States are impacted with similar challenges.
Click the link below to learn about the implementation of the Mission Alignment Process.

Latest News

May 12, 2026 May 15 @ 7:20 am

Anointed: Meet the Keynote Speakers

Keynote 1: Anointed in Christ Presented by Dr. Margaret Turek, S.T.D. Dr. Margaret Turek is originally from the Midwest. She earned a B.A. at the University of San Francisco where…

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May 8, 2026 May 15 @ 7:20 am

Official Appointments

Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ, Bishop of Oakland, has made the following appointments: Bishop Barber has approved the appointments by the provincials and superiors of the following clergy:

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May 6, 2026 May 15 @ 7:20 am

Pope Leo XIV appoints Jesuit Father Michael Castori as bishop of Honolulu

“Father Castori is a priest after the hearts of Jesus Christ and St. Ignatius of Loyola,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, said.  “He served for ten years in our diocese as parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in Hayward, chaplain to the Tongan Community, and lately as vicar for priests.  

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Who We Serve

Families

Young People

Adults

Neighbors in Need

Support Our Work

We are fortunate to be able to do so much for so many people and their needs in our diocese and beyond. No one person, parish, or organization alone can do the work that all of us can do together.