The principal of St David of Wales in Richmond, Kenny Farr II, will be on Ellen DeGeneres Monday, February 8th, at 4PM. Tune in and watch with us as our Catholic Schools and our Diocese are represented on National TV!

Bishop Barber, as United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Chairman of Catholic Education, applauds bipartisan legislation honoring contributions of Catholic schools.

February 11 marks the Church’s annual observance of World Day of the Sick when Catholics offer prayers for those suffering from illness. The National Association of Catholic Chaplains has developed resources to help with the planning and celebration of World Day of the Sick.

Catholic Charities East Bay and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are hosting a free drive-thru food distribution. Anyone in need is welcome. Masks required.

Parish resources and information for the 2021 Lenten season.

A message of his Holiness Pope Francis for the XXIX World Day of the Sick 2021. “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8). A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick.

National Marriage Week will be celebrated February 7-14, with World Marriage Day commemorated on the second Sunday of February (2/14). USCCB has resources available and events to support this year's theme, “To Have, To Hold, To Honor".

The Diocese of Oakland has released a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for which strongly recommends all clergy, employees, and volunteers get the vaccine as soon as possible. Full policy available through the link.

The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song airs in two parts on February 16 and February 23 at 9pm on KQED 9 and 709.

Obispo Michael C. Barber le da la bienvenida al Padre Jimmy Macalinao al equipo de liderazgo de la Diócesis de Oakland

The 43rd Annual FACE Gala will take place on April 24, 2021 in a virtual format. Additional details and registration information coming soon. We hope you can join us!

In partnership with the Catholic health systems and Catholic Charities throughout the Golden State, the Catholic Bishops of California urge all Californians to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Full statement through the link.

En colaboración con los sistemas de salud católicos y las organizaciones de Caridades Católicas de todo el Estado Dorado, los Obispos Católicos de California instan a todos los californianos a vacunarse.

Bishop Barber shares an announcement about the appointment of Fr. Jimmy as Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization. This appointment is effective February 1, 2021.

On January 25, the newest issue of The Catholic Voice will be available online. This issue includes a feature on Catholic elementary schools in our Diocese. You can access the issue through the link.

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, on behalf of the USCCB, offers prayers for the new President and his family. Bishop Barber joins in this unifying statement, available through the link.

Please join in prayer on January 20 for President-Elect Biden, for our country, and all her leaders. We share with you the "Prayer for Our Government" by Archbishop John Carroll, First Bishop of the United States.

Declaración sobre justicia racial por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, S.J., Obispo de Oakland y el Grupo de Trabajo para la Justicia Racial de la Diócesis de Oakland.

Bishop Barber and the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice have published a statement on racial justice to share widely with parishes in our diocese. The statement is available in multiple languages through the link.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 Bishop's Appeal. The Office of Mission Advancement shares their thanks for all efforts to meet 2020's goal as they begin to set the tone for this year. Details through the link.