Apr 14, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Closeness to Christ’s poor in Oakland: Missionaries of Charity move their convent to the city

The East Bay’s Missionaries of Charity, the order founded by St. Teresa of Kolkata (Mother Teresa), have moved from Richmond to get closer to those with the greatest need within Oakland and the East Bay.

Apr 6, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Immigration scammers target East Bay Catholics

Scammers are posing as attorneys or clergy representing Catholic Charities, taking hundreds of dollars from people seeking legal advice regarding their immigration status.

Mar 31, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Tears, years and Malaysia: journeys to full communion in the Church are unique to each new Catholic

Many dioceses in the United States and elsewhere are reporting dramatic increases in the number of people becoming Catholic. Even as those celebrating the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults…

Mar 31, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Responding to a call to heal the whole person

For the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California, the World Day of the Sick Mass and reception are more than annual events: They are public expressions of the Clinic’s daily vocation to serve uninsured adults with compassion and medical excellence. World Day of the Sick underscores that healthcare in the Christian vision is holistic—concerned for body, mind, and soul—and that the Church’s ministries are called to accompany patients and families through every stage of illness.

Mar 28, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

For Marco Pozo, compassionate service for Oakland tribunal traverses the miles

The Peruvian has conducted thousands of interviews for the diocese and helped people feel comfortable talking about their struggles

Mar 25, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Oakland joined Catholics at the Capitol

On March 25, approximately 500 Catholics converged on the California Capitol to meet with their representatives. The group included 15 people from the Oakland Diocese,

Mar 23, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

‘Helping connect the dots’ in God’s call and a man’s response to priestly vocations

Jesus Christ walked beside a pair of disciples on the road to Emmaus, even if they didn’t recognize it was the Savior until after He had broken bread with them….

Mar 19, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Catholic Charities Treasure Island Child Development Center

Looking for childcare for your 0–5-year-old? Catholic Charities Treasure Island Child Development Center (TICDC) is now enrolling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located on Treasure Island in San Francisco’s historic waterfront…

Mar 17, 2026 Apr 21 @ 9:48 pm

Father Jimmy: once a deacon, now their director

The new director of the Diaconate Formation Program is a rarity: once ordained as a permanent deacon, he’s now a priest There are only a small percentage of priests who…

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Closeness to Christ’s poor in Oakland: Missionaries of Charity move their convent to the city

Immigration scammers target East Bay Catholics

Tears, years and Malaysia: journeys to full communion in the Church are unique to each new Catholic

Responding to a call to heal the whole person

For Marco Pozo, compassionate service for Oakland tribunal traverses the miles

Oakland joined Catholics at the Capitol

‘Helping connect the dots’ in God’s call and a man’s response to priestly vocations

Catholic Charities Treasure Island Child Development Center

Father Jimmy: once a deacon, now their director

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