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  • a multicultural tradition in the diocese of oakland

    • We are very fortunate, in the Oakland Diocese, to embrace so many cultures within our own community. Bishop John Cummings established Ethnic and Cultural Pastoral Centers where the Catholic Faith is celebrated in sensitivity to language and cultural traditions. The Ethnic Pastoral and Cultural Centers is an extension of the pastoral role of the office of the Bishop to these communities. We recognize and nurture the strong bond between culture and faith. Diversity of Faith expressions are valued and supported.Parade dancers

      Our Ethnic and Cultural Pastoral Centers also provide assistance and support to parishes and other diocesan agencies to promote understanding, awareness and a deep appreciation for the rich cultural diversity among our congregations.

      If you are new to the community, or seeking to join us for the first time and would like more information specific to your cultural heritage, please review our current Ethnic Pastoral & Cultural Centers listed here or refer to our language-specific Mass schedule.

  • explore our ethnic pastoral & cultural centers

    • Today the Oakland Diocese is comprised of some 550,000 Catholics amid a total population of 2.8 million people in our part of the Bay Area. As the Catholic population of the East Bay has grown, so has its diversity. Our Diocese is home to numerous ethnic pastoral and cultural centers, and Masses are celebrated regularly in more than a dozen languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Kmhmu, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Tagalog. Some of our pastoral centers have websites/ministries which can be viewed through the links below. Contact information for the centers is avaialble in the next section below. 

    • African American Pastoral Center
      African American Pastoral Center
    • Chinese Catholic Community
    • Filipino Catholic Community
    • Korean Catholic Community - St. Andrew Kim
    • Latino Catholic Community
    • Vietnamese Catholic Community
  • Contact an ethnic pastoral/cultural center

      • Asian Indian Catholic Community
        Contact: Bella Comelo, 2048 Juneau St. San Leandro, CA 94577
        510-357-0940
        bellacomelohotmail.com
      • Brazilian Pastoral Center
        Contact: José Freitas, Chair 1500 Elm St., El Cerrito, CA   94530
        Phone: 510-232-4328
        jfreitas88hotmail.com
      • Chinese Pastoral & Cultural Center
        Contact: Deacon Danny Wong, 2935 Canyon View Ct., Antioch, CA 94531
        925-706-1647
        wongdcomcast.net
        Website
      • Ethiopian Catholic Community
        Contact: Elizabeth Gabre-Kristos, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
        510-620-0594
        ekristosgmail.com
      • Eritrean Pastoral Center
        Contact: Fr. Ghebriel Woldai, 2611 E. 9th St., Oakland, CA 94601
        510-457-5948
        ghwoldaigmail.com
      • Fijian Catholic Community
        Contact: Sam Deo, Chair 15207 Hardin St. San Leandro, CA 94579
        510-329-8621
        samueldeoyahoo.com
      • Filipino Catholic Community
        Contact: Fe Quinto, 1650 Gardner Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577
        510-569-5039
        fequintoaol.com
      • Indonesian Catholic Community
        Contact: Irwan Sie
        irwansi.wkicugmail.com
        Website
      • Kenyan Catholic Community
        Contact: Bernard Wango, 2360 Gibralter Ln., Tracy, CA 95377
        jowangoyahoo.com
      • Kmhmú Pastoral Center
        Contact: Kan Souriya, 12490 San Pablo Ave., Richmond, CA 94805
        510-610-4466 
      • Korean Catholic Community - St. Paul Chong
        Contact: Fr Hyun Guk Kim St. Paul Chong Korean Catholic Community, c/o St. Elizabeth Seton Church 4001 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588
        925-600-0177
        Officetvkcc.org
        Website
      • Korean Pastoral Center - St. Andrew Kim
        Contact: Fr. Bartholomew Choi, 6226 Camden St., Oakland, CA 94605
        510-553-9434
        standrewoakgmail.com
        Website
      • Nigerian Catholic Community
        Contact: Chi Masa Unozurike, 171 Westgate Cr., San Pablo, CA 94806
        orjiusbcglobal.net
      • Our Lady of Immigrants Polish Center
        Location: 909 Mellus St. Martinez, CA 94553
      • Polish Pastoral Center
        Contact: Deacon Witold Cichon, 4593 Ridgeline Dr., Antioch, CA 94531
        925-779-1027
        witoldptaol.com
      • Portuguese Catholic Community
        Contact: Manuel Alves, 6752 Montcalm Ave, Newark, CA 94560
        510-793-6572
        alves41sbcglobal.net
      • Tongan Catholic Community
        Contact: Mele Tautuiaki, 1663 87th Ave., Oakland, CA 94621
        510-927-7131
        memausiayahoo.com
      • Vietnamese Pastoral Center
        Contact: Sr. Rosaline Nguyen 2121 Harrison St. #100 Oakland, CA 9461
        510-628-2153
        Rnguyenoakdiocese.org
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