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On March 7, 29 teams from the Diocese of Oakland participated in the third annual Academic Jr. High Decathlon at Moreau Catholic High School. Students and schools in the Oakland Diocese brought home dozens of awards including St. Agnes Gold Team repeating as overall winners. This national event draws more than 3,500 Catholic school students, representing 33 dioceses across 17 states. Students competed as a team…
The torch has passed. Students Helping Students, an initiative founded and led by Jacob Dartez and four of his De La Salle High School friends that raises money for named scholarships for Family Aid- Catholic Education (FACE), has new students leading the way after the founding five graduated from high…
By Father Joe Krupp I’m glad you asked that question: I know that, at first glance, the Holy Week schedule at church can seem quite intimidating and, because we aren’t sure what is happening there anyway, we may be tempted simply to skip it. I hope that, as I share…
Unity advances the Gospel The theme of this year’s Bishop’s Ministries Appeal – One Faith. One Family. One Mission. – invites Catholics throughout the diocese to put their faith into action by both meeting the needs of today and building and sustaining the future Church in the East Bay. “Though…
By Nicole O’Leary, senior editor, FAITH Catholic Encounter Jesus in the Songs of the Suffering Servant The goal of our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving is to make us more and more like Jesus. But we can become like Christ only if we have encountered him on his…
In response to Pope Leo’s call to solemnly commemorate the 800th Anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the following places in our diocese are hereby designated as official Pilgrimage Sites: Pilgrims to these churches and chapels may receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions: Let us…
Learn about some of our young, new faces in our Catholic schools who are supporting Family Aid – Catholic Education (FACE), our new diocesan efforts to support priestly, diaconal and married vocations, the California bishops’ response regarding federal immigration activities, and so much more.
On Thursday, March 5 at 11 am, the Diocese of Oakland is hosting an information session at the Cathedral Event Center for those who may benefit from the Center’s educational and professional offerings. Lunch will be served. Representing the Center will be Matt Manion, PhD, Faculty Director of the Center…
By Isabella Pardino, FAITH Catholic Staff Lent is a season for reflection, repentance and prayer. The words of the prophet Joel to the people of Israel more than 400 years before the birth of Christ are still applicable for us today:“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all…
Supporters of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Oakland are invited to attend “A Legacy in Bloom”, the 48th Annual FACE Gala supporting Catholic education scholarships on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Blackhawk Museum, Danville, CA. As FACE celebrates 48 years of hope and opportunity, we honor the students and…