Him better known.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
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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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November 30 - december 15
November 30
1:00 pm Presbyteral Council Meeting – Chancery offices,
Oakland
December 2
Diocesan Events in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
8:40 a.m. Initial prayer at St. Louis Bertrand, Oakland
9:00 a.m. Pilgrimage in Honor of our Lady of Guadalupe, to
Cathedral of Christ the Light begins
11:00 a.m. Mass – St. Elizabeth Parish, Oakland – Very Rev.
Lawrence C. D’Anjou – Vicar General Presiding
1:00 p.m. Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland –
Bishop Barber presidingDecember 8
12:10 p.m. Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Cathedral of Christ the Light, OaklandDecember 9
10:00 a.m. Simbang Gabi Kick Off Mass – Church of the Good
Shepherd - PittsburgDecember 10
9:30 a.m. Mass and Blessing of New Altar – St. Joseph’s
Basilica, AlamedaDecember 14
10:00 a.m. Priest Personnel Board
1:00 p.m. Presbyteral CouncilDecember 15
4:00 p.m. Christmas Celebration for the Priests of the Diocese
– Bishop’s Residence
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december 16-31
December 16
Regina Mundi Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, OaklandParish Visit – St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek
December 21
12:10 p.m. Christmas Mass and Lunch with Diocesan
Seminarians – Cathedral of Christ the Light,
OaklandDecember 23
11:00 a.m. Dedication of Remodeled Church and New Altar –
Old Mission San Jose, FremontDecember 24
10:00 p.m. Solemn Christmas Eve Mass - Cathedral of Christ
the Light, OaklandDecember 25
11:00 a.m. Solemn Christmas Day Mass - Cathedral of Christ
the Light, Oakland
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updates from bishop barber
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In “The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue”, Bishop Barber shares his apology to all those who have experienced ad suffered from racism from Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. He also shares a discussion with Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. on Fr. Augustus Tolton and thoughts on the established Racial Justice Task Force established in 2020.Read More
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bishop's columns, interviews, & statements
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- "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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Bishop's community presence
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racism & the catholic church
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the sin of racism
On June 18, 2020, the bishops of the California Catholic Conference released a video reenacting the Stations of the Cross to draw attention to the sin of racism and ask God’s help in eliminating it. Each station in the video was taped at a location with rich racial significance. The sixth Station of the Cross was taped at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland where Oscar Grant was killed. The Way of the Cross is an ancient prayer, allowing people to enter into Jesus’ final outpouring of love.
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CCC Stations of the Cross: Overcoming racism
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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
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