The Department of Communication & Community Relations manages external and internal communications for the diocese, including media relations, websites, social media, and The Catholic Voice and El Heraldo newspapers. This includes community and media relations activities and other general public relations initiatives. The Director serves on the Bishop’s Administrative Council. Additionally, we produce The Weekly, a Chancery publication for the employees, parish staffs, clergy and Religious of the Diocese of Oakland.

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All items must be submitted to the diocesan Communication Department using the form below. Deadline is Thursday, 5 p.m. Any additional details, such as an image, poster or flyer may be submit to hosman@oakdiocese.org. Please submit all images as 350 px x 350 px (preferred) or with equal height and width, so the website can maintain proper proportions.

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