The California Catholic Conference has issued a 2020 General Election Guide bulletin insert for parishes. This guide and additional election resources (English/Español) are available through the link.
"St. Benedict Parish shares their National Night Out video, offering community and neighborhood connection virtually for the Eastmont/Arroyo Viejo neighborhoods."
The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, to concentrate on each other. For more information visit www.oaklandwwme.org.
El rosario se rezará el miércoles 7 de octubre a las 3:00pm EST y será transmitido a través de nuestro canal de YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/usccb y nuestra página de Facebook, www.facebook.com/usccb.
Una invitación del obispo Barber para unirse a una vigilia pacífica, en oración por los derechos fundamentales de quienes aún no han nacido, cerca de instalaciones de Planned Parenthood ubicadas alrededor de la Diócesis de Oakland. Siga el enlace para aprender más sobre cómo puede involucrarse y participar.
Even in uncertain times, the faithful in the Diocese of Oakland have been generous in their financial support of our important ministries. We are grateful! The appeal is an annual gifting program and we appreciate gifts of all sizes when a donor can make them. Follow the link to learn more about the Bishop's Appeal and about our special collection supporting the Fund for Retired Priests.
Alameda County has not yet approved resuming indoor public worship. We expect this permission to come soon, but until it does, it is very important to comply with the county order not to have any indoor services in Alameda County parishes at this time.
Contra Costa County is now able to resume "indoor public worship" effective immediately. Follow the link for the full post with a note from Bishop Michael C. Barber that contains guidance, reminders, and adaptations.
The USCCB will host a virtual rosary on Wednesday, October 7 for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez and several bishops from around our country will pray a part of the rosary live on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page 10/7 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). Details through the link.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, as USCCB Education Committee Chairman, issues statement on Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act