• Inaugural Daniel Rudd Lecture and Dialogue

    Black Catholic Messenger was founded in 2020 to bring light to the voice and witness of African-American in the Church, and we’re celebrating our anniversary with a bang in the Bay Area. On Saturday, Nov. 8, at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral in downtown San Francisco, we will host the inaugural Rudd Lecture and Dialogue, where we will…

  • Church of the Good Shepherd Craft Fair

    Church of the Good Shepherd, Pittsburg 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg, CA, United States

    Come and shop some wonderful holiday gifts at the Good Shepherd Church Hall on Sunday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Shepherd's Closet which helps families in need. Admission is free, and breakfast and lunch are available for purchase in our food kitchen. Raffle tickets are also available, no…

  • Padre Pio Capuchin Chess Academy

    Padre Pio Capuchin Chess Academy

    St. Jarlath, Oakland 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland, CA, United States

    Interested in learning how to play chess? The Padre Pio Capuchin Chess Academy is a chess club that is open to anyone who wants to learn about the game of chess or simply play the game. It is a great way to exercise the mind, which is a gift that God has given us. We…

  • Sanctuary Course for Catholics

    Sanctuary Course for Catholics

    St. Columba, Oakland 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA

    You are invited to participate in The Sanctuary Course for Catholics, an educational program being offered by St. Columba Health Cabinet’s Mental Health Ministry. The program is open to anyone interested in learning about mental health and promoting the Kingdom of God to all. The Sanctuary Course for Catholics is an 8-part course designed to…

  • Monthly Sensory Friendly Mass, Alameda Deanery

    St. Barnabas, Alameda 1427 Sixth Street, Alameda, CA, United States

    Monthly sensory-friendly Masses are celebrated at Saint Barnabas (1427 6th St, Alameda). Sensory-friendly Masses are on the third Saturday of each month, at the 4:30 pm (Vigil) Mass, with quieter music (soft piano) and no incense. Please feel free to invite friends. We look forward to seeing you!

  • 20th year Anniversary of Nigeria Igbo Catholic, Diocese of Oakland

    All Saints Parish, Hayward 22824 Second Street, Hayward, CA, United States

    Celebrate 20 years of the Nigeria Igbo Catholic Community in the Diocese of Oakland! Join us on November 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at All Saint Church (22824 2nd St., Hayward). Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, along with many other clergy, will celebrate the Mass.