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Mar 13, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

New Seasons, New Grounds continues cultivation of ministry to Asian and Pacific Island communitie

The beating of ceremonial drums and the clash of cymbals reverberated through the Event Center on the lower level of the Cathedral of Christ the Light during the lion dance,…

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Mar 12, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

Oakland students score at Academic Jr. High Decathlon March 7 

On March 7, 29 teams from the Diocese of Oakland participated in the third annual Academic Jr. High Decathlon at Moreau Catholic High School. Students and schools in the Oakland Diocese brought home dozens of awards including…

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Mar 11, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

The new faces of Students Helping Students

The torch has passed. Students Helping Students, an initiative founded and led by Jacob Dartez and four of his De La Salle High School friends that raises money for named…

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Mar 9, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

Why should I go to Holy Week services?

By Father Joe Krupp I’m glad you asked that question: I know that, at first glance, the Holy Week schedule at church can seem quite intimidating and, because we aren’t…

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Mar 5, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal: One diocesan family united in Christ

Unity advances the Gospel The theme of this year’s Bishop’s Ministries Appeal – One Faith. One Family. One Mission. – invites Catholics throughout the diocese to put their faith into…

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Mar 3, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

Have the mind of Christ

By Nicole O’Leary, senior editor, FAITH Catholic Encounter Jesus in the Songs of the Suffering Servant The goal of our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving is to make…

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Feb 27, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

St. Francis of Assisi Pilgrimage Sites

In response to Pope Leo’s call to solemnly commemorate the 800th Anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the following places in our diocese are hereby designated as official…

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Feb 26, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

The spring Catholic Voice is online!

Learn about some of our young, new faces in our Catholic schools who are supporting Family Aid – Catholic Education (FACE), our new diocesan efforts to support priestly, diaconal and…

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Feb 24, 2026 Mar 14 @ 12:15 pm

Master of Science in Church Management Information Session

On Thursday, March 5 at 11 am, the Diocese of Oakland is hosting an information session at the Cathedral Event Center for those who may benefit from the Center’s educational…

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