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The California Catholic Conference shares their powerful vision for a caring future in CA that will inspire Catholics and others of good will to support women, children and families in need in our communities. Full statement through the link.

Te invitamos a conectarte y tener una conversación para alimentarte emocional y espiritualmente a todos aquellos que ofrecen cuidado para otros durante este tiempo de incertidumbre y ansiedad. Nuestras reuniones son cada segundo y cuarto viernes de cada mes a las 7:00pm (PT).

Actualizaciones de enero de 2022 de la Oficina de Adoración

Families and communities in the Philippines are reeling from the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Rai, known locally as Typhone Odette, which made landfall on December 16. Learn how you can support Catholic Relief Services and the thousands affected by this devastation through the link.

Diocesan Office of Worship shares updates on the following: Diocese of Oakland 60th Anniversary, Attendance at Mass, Reception of Communion, Anointing of the Sick, General Precautions and Upcoming Important Dates.

Ceasefire Oakland and Faith in Action Easy Bay invite all to join their first Ceasefire Walk of 2022 on Jan. 14. 6pm - 7:30pm. Locations and full schedule through the link.

Read Bishop Barber's latest column, "With Mary's Help, We Can Make a Difference / Con la ayuda de Maria, podemos hacer la diferencia".

Visit our Catholic Voice page to read the January issue all about Catholic Schools.

Engaged couples are encouraged to read through and select the right course for them and secure your preferred date as soon as possible. If you are unsure which course is right for your situation, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life.

The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has issued a press release regarding the FDA decision to make abortion pills permanently available by mail and telehealth.

The Diocese of Oakland's detention ministry collected over $10,500, which will be distributed, in the form of gift cards, to families affected by incarceration.

Throughout 2022 learn about the fascinating aspects of Mission San Jose’s history: the native peoples, the prosperous land, the musical prominence, the most authentic reconstruction of the 21 California Missions, and more.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has named Rick Medeiros, a seasoned executive leader in medical diagnostics, as chancellor for the Diocese of Oakland, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Simbang Gabi 2021 kicks off at 7:00 pm on December 14 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, where the Filipino clergy of the Diocese of Oakland are excited to welcome everyone to this year’s Opening Mass of the Simbang Gabi with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. Additional celebrations and contact information listed through the link.

On December 7, 2021, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ and Fr. Brandon Macadaeg will attend a press conference called by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. Bishop Barber joins Bishop Bob Jackson of Acts Full Gospel and religious and civic leaders asking to make public safety a priority.

Double the impact of your year end giving using matching gift programs from your employer. Learn more through the link to see if your employer participates in these generous programs.

Elderly religious have offered a lifetime of service. Now they need our help. The national Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR) collection is coming up December 11-12.

Wisdom calls us at the Crossroads, an Advent day of prayer via zoom, with retreat director Sister Patricia Bruno, OP, will look at the books of Wisdom, scripture seldom used for prayer, to enter into the crossroads of Advent and Christmas. Time for prayer, reflection, and ritual.

The Most Reverend Bishop of Oakland invites each of us to meditate and raise awareness about vocations during the month of November. Watch his video message through the link and share with your Parish.

All priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. The sacrament of reconciliation heard by a priest of Opus Dei is available during Holy Hour and a luncheon hosted by St. Margaret Mary Parish follows.