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Nov 10, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

‘You are Christ’s body’: A Catholic call to community amidst the immigration crisis

 One out of every five Catholics in America are at risk of being deported, a USCCB-sponsored study says “We were unwanted in our country of origin and now we are…

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Nov 6, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Friendship with Christ

On Oct. 18, 2025, eight Jesuits from the United States, along with four other Jesuits, were ordained deacons at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland by Bishop Michael…

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Oct 31, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Proven paths to Christ: saintly reliquiae 

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux died from tuberculosis in 1897, though mercury-based medication most likely contributed to the rapidity of the saint’s demise. In the months leading to her passing, Saint…

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Oct 28, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Immigration Resources

Parishes and individuals can find resources for legal services, free social services, along with preparation guides on our diocesan website: www.oakdiocese.org/immigration.

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Oct 27, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Bishop Barber: the appeal of the relics of Saint Thérèse

On Oct. 22, 2025, the relics of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face came to the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. In his homily that…

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Oct 21, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Rite of Election and Adult Confirmation 2026

Please take note of the following diocesan liturgical dates for OCIA and Adult Confirmation in 2026. Kindly share this information with your teams and begin preparing accordingly. ✨ New this year: An…

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Oct 16, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Implementation of new model for pre-marriage preparation and catechumenal pathways for married life

Dear brother priests, As you may know, this year our Diocese has been discerning and preparing for the implementation of the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life—the pastoral guidelines from the Dicastery…

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Oct 16, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Meet Oakland’s new deacons

Fourteen men from around the East Bay began a lifelong calling of serving God’s people beginning on Oct. 11, when they were ordained by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, as permanent deacons. 

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Oct 10, 2025 Nov 11 @ 8:19 am

Deacon Office Announcement

Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Oakland, Deacon Timothy Moore has been faithfully guiding the Office of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese for the past eight years.  He will be…

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