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Ethnic Pastoral and Cultural Centers
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Our Mission
The Ethnic Pastoral Centers sense the Spirit of God unfolding a place for us in our Diocese of Oakland. Our experience has been one filled with hope and struggle. We have come to realize that we have entered a grace moment- a time to speak to our reality in this Diocese of Oakland.
As Catholic Chri
stians we have been called and sent:- To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus to love one another
- To build the reign of God in our midst.
- To be evangelizers who walk with our people on their journey of Faith.
- To be a voice for our people who speak our own Truth.
- To share with our Church the unique gifts of our Faith expressions.
- To help create a multicultural Church community, marked by renewal of family life and a spirit of celebration.
- To be a welcoming Church to all peoples especially the most marginated.
- To empower our people to seek responses to challenges that confront our communities.
Like the apostolic communities, we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that all can say of us: "See how they love one another."
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About
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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.
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.
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Pastoral centers in the diocese of oakland
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Bella Comelo
2048 Juneau St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-357-0940
bellacomelo@hotmail.com
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Fe Quinto
1650 Gardner Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-569-5039
fequinto@aol.com
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Chi Masa Unozurike
171 Westgate Cr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
orjiu@sbcglobal.net
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