Employment Opportunities Oakland Diocese, diocesan Catholic schools and other Catholic entities

The Diocesan Offices share the Bishop's responsibilities as pastor of the Diocese. With the Bishop, and in his name, the Diocesan offices work with the parishes, institutions, and organizations to help them be more effective in their ministry and in their witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Chancery job opportunities in the Diocese of Oakland

  ~ There are currently no vacant positions ~ 
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​Parish Job Opportunities in the Diocese of Oakland

Parish Holidays 2025

The following holidays are the minimum required for parish employees:

  • New Year’s Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 20)
  • Presidents’ Day (February 17)
  • Memorial Day (May 26)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Labor Day (September 1)
  • Veteran’s Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving (November 27)
  • Day after Thanksgiving (November 28)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • New Year’s Eve (December 31)

Because of the religious nature of the day, parish offices are closed from at least noon on Good Friday (April 18).

When a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the holiday observance will be moved to either the Friday preceding the holiday (if the holiday falls on a Saturday) or the Monday following the holiday (if the holiday falls on a Sunday).

Observance of the minimum holidays is not transferable to a different date without incurring double time pay for non-exempt employees.

Please contact the Department of Human Resources with any questions at 510-2678359.

Benefits

The Benefits Office is responsible for the administration of Diocesan employee health and welfare benefits throughout the Diocese of Oakland. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health and wellness programs, workers’ compensation insurance, retirement plans and statutory programs.

Below is comprehensive information regarding medical, dental/vision, prescription, retirement, life insurance, short/long term disability, flexible spending account and other benefits available to all full time (working 25 hours or more per week on a regular basis) employees throughout the Diocese of Oakland. Your local parish/school employer administers these benefits. Please work with your employer for rules of eligibility, enrollment, changes, termination or questions.

Benefit Eligibility

Highlights Of The Diocese Of Oakland Medical Plans 712025 Thru 6302025

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO Plan $500 Deductible English

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO Plan $500 Deductible Spanish

CVS Caremark Prescription Benefits For Blue Shield EPO $500 Ded Plan

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO Plan $1000 Deductible 2024 English

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO Plan $1000 Deductible 2024 Spanish

CVS Caremark Prescription Benefits For Blue Shield EPO $1000 Ded Plan

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO * HPN * Plan $500 Deductible English

Reta Trust Blue Shield EPO * HPN * Plan $500 Deductible Spanish

CVS Caremark Prescription Benefits For Blue Shield EPO $500 * HPN * Ded Plan

Reta Trust Kaiser EPO $500 Deductible Plan English

Reta Trust Kaiser EPO $500 Deductible Plan Spanish

Reta Trust Kaiser $1000 Deductible Plan English

Reta Trust Kaiser $1000 Deductible Plan Spanish

Dental Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefit Plan

Hearing Plan

Vision Plan English

Vision Plan Spanish

Basic And Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Lay Employee Pension Plan Document Non Cemetery Employees

403(b) Plan

403(b) Account Setup And Online Access FAQ

Lay Employee Pension Plan Document Cemetery Employees

Cemetery Benefit Program For Diocesan Employees

Have Questions? Please contact our office

Gloria Espinoza

Director, Human Resources

Linda Rogers

Benefits Coordinator Human Resources