Bishop Barber invites the Diocese faithful to join in a "Great Prayer for Life". Help spread the word and encourage those in your parish community to join. More info, including locations across the Diocese, through the link.
SB 245 expands the prospects for more abortions in California. It would force taxpayers to cover co-pays and deductibles for abortions in the state. A vote on the Assembly floor is expected either 2/18 or 2/22/22. Action alert: contact your Assembly Member to discuss this bill today.
The California Catholic Conference shares their powerful vision for a caring future in CA that will inspire Catholics and others of good will to support women, children and families in need in our communities. Full statement through the link.
The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has issued a press release regarding the FDA decision to make abortion pills permanently available by mail and telehealth.
On Nov. 18, Join Catholics and Protestants across the country coming together online to pray for the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. This is the case that could could overturn Roe v. Wade—the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal in all 50 states.
The SF Archdiocese is hosting a Women's Healing retreat, Dec. 10-12, for those who have had an abortion. Counseling, Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. This event is bilingual Spanish-English.
The Office of Life & Justice at the Diocese of Oakland shares an important action to stop taxpayer-funded abortion as House-passed legislation is taken up in the Senate this weekend. Sign the petition and share on social media - details through the link.
Registration is open for our first virtual webinar with Real Options Obria Clinics on May 15, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30 am/Reserve la fecha para el primer taller virtual con las clínicas Real Options Obria Clinics. Tendrá lugar el 15 de mayo de 2021 de 10:00 a 11:30 am.
Bishop Barber invites the Diocese faithful to a “Great Prayer for Life” during the 40 Days for Life Vigil from February 17 – March 28 in locations around the Diocese.
Join a virtual celebration of OneLife LA on January 23. Requiem Mass presided over by Archbishop José Gomez. Program details, including registration, available through the link.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a news release regarding the moral acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines. This release and their full statement are available through the link.
We invite parishes to participate in Walking with Moms in Need: Our Year of Service, where Catholic parishes and communities "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Details about this campaign and how to get involved are available through the link.
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.
An invitation from Bishop Barber to join in peaceful, prayerful vigil for the fundamental rights of the unborn at Planned Parenthood locations around the Oakland Diocese. Follow the link to learn more about how to get involved.