News

On January 25, the newest issue of The Catholic Voice will be available online. This issue includes a feature on Catholic elementary schools in our Diocese. You can access the issue through the link.

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, on behalf of the USCCB, offers prayers for the new President and his family. Bishop Barber joins in this unifying statement, available through the link.

Please join in prayer on January 20 for President-Elect Biden, for our country, and all her leaders. We share with you the "Prayer for Our Government" by Archbishop John Carroll, First Bishop of the United States.

Declaración sobre justicia racial por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, S.J., Obispo de Oakland y el Grupo de Trabajo para la Justicia Racial de la Diócesis de Oakland.

Bishop Barber and the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice have published a statement on racial justice to share widely with parishes in our diocese. The statement is available in multiple languages through the link.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 Bishop's Appeal. The Office of Mission Advancement shares their thanks for all efforts to meet 2020's goal as they begin to set the tone for this year. Details through the link.

What Are You Seeking? Celebrate for four Sundays, January 17, 2021 through February 7, 2021. Live stream through Facebook, YouTube, Zoom or Church website: www. stcolumba-oak.com/

Join a virtual celebration of OneLife LA on January 23. Requiem Mass presided over by Archbishop José Gomez. Program details, including registration, available through the link.

Holy names university is launching the HNU Parent Promise Initiative to support bachelor’s degree completion across generations.

Richard Plumb has been named the 30th President of Saint Mary’s College of California.

The FDLC has prepared a resource webpage to enrich parish celebrations for “Sunday of the Word of God,” which takes place Jan. 24, 2021. Details through the link.

The Diocese's Office of Worship has provided updates about the 2021 Rite of Election and Adult Confirmation. Details through the link.

A huge thank you from Matt Gray of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton for contributions toward the gift card Christmas program total $13,318.89. Chaplain Richard Denoix, Coordinator Detention Ministry, share more through the link about the impact made.

The USCCB Secretariat of Pro Life Activities shares important answers to Key Ethical Questions about Covid-19 vaccines.

The IRS has updated it's mileage reimbursement rate for 2021.

Bishop Barber asks all to join in prayer.

Every year, our Diocese takes up a second collection for financial support of our seminarians. The Office of Vocations and Seminarians humbly appeals to all to give your best effort to support our seminarians in their training and formation. Learn more through the link.

Dioceses Across the United States will participate in Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, January 28-29. USCCB Media release available through the link.