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If establishing family holy habits has ever felt a little like trying to fly a kite in the basement, this article is for you. Despite our best intentions it can be hard to get prayerful practices off the ground, which means that going to Mass, Adoration or praying a family…
They live and celebrate their Catholic faith through the beautifully-unique lens of their culture, yet their journey reflects the same one countless Catholics have made to America over the centuries, finding God as their center while preserving their heritage in a new land. The Nigeria Igbo Catholic Community, one that…
Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the equal dignity and value of every human person. However, when it comes to the poor and vulnerable, a clear preference is expressed. As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) states on its website, “our tradition … instructs us to put the needs of…
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…
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux died from tuberculosis in 1897, though mercury-based medication most likely contributed to the rapidity of the saint’s demise. In the months leading to her passing, Saint Thérèse made a sacramental promise: “After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses. I will spend my…
OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 — The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) is announcing that the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held in parishes throughout the Diocese of Oakland on the weekend of Dec. 13-14. In 2024, Catholics across the diocese contributed $208,610.29 to the collection, mostly…
Parishes and individuals can find resources for legal services, free social services, along with preparation guides on our diocesan website: www.oakdiocese.org/immigration.