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bishop michael c. barber, sj
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Read About Bishop Barber
Welcome to the Diocese of Oakland, and to the vibrant Catholic communities of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Please join us in all the celebrations and ministries the Diocese offers. Our Diocese is a place of prayer where we embody the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, strengthen parishioners' Sunday experience, and form Missionary Disciples.
May our patroness, Our Lady Queen of the World, help us to follow our Lord in a spirit of justice, mercy and love.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ
Bishop of Oakland
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contact the bishop's office
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bishop's schedule
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December 1-15
December 4
Mass and Canonical Visitation, Carmel of Jesus Mary & Joseph, Kensington
December 5
College of Consultors
Catholic Cathedral Corporation Board
December 6
7:00 p.m. Holy Hour for Eucharistic Revival, St. Bede Parish Hayward
December 7
Diocesan Events in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
8:40 a.m. Initial Prayer at St. Louis Bertrand Parish, Oakland
9 a.m. Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Cathedral of Christ the Light
1 p.m. Mass at Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
December 9 (transferred from December 8. Holy Day of Obligation)
12:10 p.m. Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Cathedral of Christ the Light
December 10
Advent Confessions, St. Leander's Church, San Leandro.
December 12
7 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Mass – Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Fremont
December 13
4 p.m. Christmas Celebration for the Priests of the Diocese, Bishop's Residence
December 14
11 a.m. Simbang Gabi Kick Off Mass – St. Raymond, Dublin
4 p.m. Regina Mundi Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
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December 16-30
December 17
10 a.m. Priest Personnel Board
12:10 pm Christmas Mass with Chancery Staff - Cathedral of Christ the Light, OaklandDecember 18
12:10 p.m. Christmas Mass and Lunch with Diocesan Seminarians – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
December 19
Advent Confessions, St. Anthony's Church, Oakley.
December 21
Christmas Mass with Inmates – West County Detention Center, Richmond
December 22
4 p.m. Advent Lessons and Carols Service, Cathedral of Christ the Light
December 23
6:30 p.m. Simbang Gabi Parish Novena Mass – St. David of Wales, RichmondDecember 24
10 p.m. Solemn Christmas Eve Mass - Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
December 25
11 a.m. Solemn Christmas Day Mass - Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
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Bishop's community presence
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our Former Bishops
- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
- Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
- Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins
- Bishop Floyd L. Begin
Visit our past Bishops Page
Apostolic Administrator, 2012-13: Archbishop Alex J. Brunett
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resources
Official Portrait - Small
Official Portrait - Medium
Official Portrait - Large
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bishop's columns, interviews, & statements
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- Bishop's Column (The Catholic Voice, June 2024)
- Bishop's Column (The Catholic Voice, May 2024)
- "The Promise of Easter" (The Catholic Voice, April 2024)
- "The Best Way to a Holy Lent" (The Catholic Voice, March 2024)
- 'Celebrating Mass and the Sacraments..." (The Catholic Voice, February 2024)
- Bishop's Column (The Catholic Voice, January 2024)
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- Bishop's Statement on the War in Israel and Gaza (Dec. 14, 2023)
- "The Power of a Mother's Love & Faith" (The Catholic Voice, December 2023
- "Living the True Presence" Homily from DERC (The Catholic Voice, November 2023)
- "Adam and Eve? Or Jesus and Mary?" (The Catholic Voice, October 2023)
- The Body-Soul Unity of the Human Person (Pastoral Letter, September 29, 2023)
- La unidad cuerpo-alma de la persona humana (29 de septiembre de 2023)
- "Giving Thanks at St. Elizabeth Parish" (The Catholic Voice, September 2023)
- Bishop Michael C. Barber SJ Statement in Support of Fr. George Mockel and Fr. Larry Young
- "Descend to Ascend - What St. John the Baptist Teaches Us" (The Catholic Voice, August 2023)
- "Navigating the Stormy Seas" (The Catholic Voice, July 2023)
- "The Church in Every Age has it Trials & Challenges" (The Catholic Voice, June 2023)
- Bishop's 10-year Anniversary of his Ordination (Feature in The Catholic Voice, May 2023)
- "Death and Resurrection" (The Catholic Voice, April 2023)
- Letter of Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ: Our response to the harm caused by clergy sexual abuse
- Saving the Mothers (The Catholic Voice, March 2023)
- "The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI" (The Catholic Voice, February 2023)
- "Love Both Mother and Child" (The Catholic Voice, January 2023)
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- ADVENT as a Season of Comfort (The Catholic Voice, December, 2022)
- "Book by missionary in our midst makes a lasting impression" (The Catholic Voice, November 2022)
- The Transformative Power of the Eucharist, (The Catholic Voice, October 2022)
- "The Good Samaritan and the Invitation" (The Catholic Voice, September 2022)
- "The Relationships of Catholics and Jews" (The Catholic Voice, August 2022)
- "The Life of Father Augustus Tolton" (The Catholic Voice, July 2022)
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- "Lent & Easter, Death & Resurrection" (The Catholic Voice, April 2022)
- "Christ, our light and our peace" (The Catholic Voice, Feb. 2022)
- Homily from the Funeral Mass of John Madden (Jan. 18, 2022)
- "With Mary's help, we can make a difference" (The Catholic Voice, Jan. 2022)
- Dec. 7. 2021 Statement on Police Funding & Safety in Oakland
- "Share the Joy & His Name This Christmas" (The Catholic Voice, Dec. 2021)
- "Your Mission is to Believe" (The Catholic Voice, Oct. 2021)
- "An invitation: Come home to Mass" *(The Catholic Voice, Apr. 19, 2021)
- "Sr. Josephine Bakita Embodies Jesus' Healing Love" (The Catholic Voice, Feb. 15, 2021)
- "Pray for the new president" (The Catholic Voice, Jan. 25, 2021)
- "Listen, act and share on the journey to Christmas" (The Catholic Voice, Dec. 14, 2020)
- "Church Offers Guidance on Issues, Not Candidates" (The Catholic Voice, October 19, 2020)
- "We Simply Cannot Live Without the Eucharist" (The Catholic Voice, Sept. 21, 2020)
- "Open Your Heart to the Whole World" (The Catholic Voice, Aug. 17, 2020)
- "We No Longer Live for Ourselves But For Him" (The Catholic Voice, July 20, 2020)
- "As the Catholic Church, we can’t just be observers" (The Catholic Voice, June 22, 2020)
- Catholic Education is the Best Way to Hand on Faith - Vatican News July 3, 2020
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