Immigration | Diocese of Oakland

‘You are Christ’s body’: A Catholic call to community amidst the immigration crisis

Nov 10, 2025 Comments Off

Dec 14 @ 3:59 pm

One out of every five Catholics in America are at risk of being deported, a USCCB-sponsored study says “We were unwanted in our country of origin and now we are unwanted here. Where do we go?” Countless people of faith are working to change the words Kiona Medina has often…

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Immigration Resources

Oct 28, 2025 Comments Off

Dec 14 @ 3:59 pm

Parishes and individuals can find resources for legal services, free social services, along with preparation guides on our diocesan website: www.oakdiocese.org/immigration.

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United in Prayer with Our Immigrant Community

Aug 5, 2025 Comments Off

Dec 14 @ 3:59 pm

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, delivered the following remarks at prayer services on Aug. 5 and 6, 2025. His comments have been edited for clarity. We Catholics believe the Church is the Body of Christ. As St. Paul teaches us, “ If [one] part suffers, all the parts suffer with it;…

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Pilgrims of Hope: A Catholic Response to the Needs of Our Times

Jul 31, 2025 Comments Off

Dec 14 @ 3:59 pm

In union with the Universal Church to the call to be Pilgrims of Hope, the Offices of Respect Life-Social Justice and Latino Ministries of the Diocese of Oakland offer parish visits to support immigrant communities and people in solidarity to receive the following intentions: Prayer: with the entire community in…

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Bishop Barber in Solidarity with Abp. Gomez Regarding Immigration Raids

Jun 11, 2025 Comments Off

Dec 14 @ 3:59 pm

“Along with my brother bishops, we stand in solidarity with Archbishop Gomez and our sisters and brothers who are sadly impacted by the current situation. Let us recognize we are all God’s children, called to be compassionate toward one another.” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ ————– Statement from Archbishop Gomez…

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