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Jan 22, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

The lasting gifts of Catholic education

By Sheri Wohlfert I remember my grandma telling me when our oldest son was born that our greatest responsibility was to raise him to be holy and ask for the…

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Jan 20, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

National Prayer Vigil for Life

The National Prayer Vigil for Life is a prayer vigil held on the eve of the March for Life each January. Thousands of pilgrims from across the nation pray for…

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Jan 20, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

Ask Fr. Mike: Should we bring our kids to Mass? YES!

By Father Mike Schmitz Q: As a parent, I find it really difficult to get anything out of Mass when I have to wrangle and take care of my kids through…

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Jan 9, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

God ‘at my fingertips’: How Xavier Society for the Blind helps Oakland’s sight-impaired

“I have very little vision,” Barbara Lassen admits. She may be visually-impaired, but she can hear, smell, taste and deeply touch God. Lassen has felt the Lord’s presence throughout her…

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Jan 7, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

Special pastoral message on immigration

On Nov. 20, 2025, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, led a prayer service at Divine Mercy Parish. There, he officially promulgated a special pastoral message that he and his brother…

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Jan 7, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

Job opening: Director of Music and Contemporary Choir, Principal Accompanist, St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek

Job Title: Director of Music and Contemporary Choir, Principal Accompanist Department: Ministry Staff Reports to: Pastor / Pastoral Associate for Administration Supervises: Volunteers Classification Level: M-3 FLSA Status: Exempt; part-time…

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Jan 2, 2026 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

An Epiphany Reflection

By: Douglas Culp An Epiphany Reflection This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see. Night after night,…

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Dec 31, 2025 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

Official appointments

The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland has approved the following appointments by the appropriate provincials: Reminder of prior announcements:

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Dec 28, 2025 Jan 24 @ 12:58 am

Five Saintly New Year’s Resolutions

By: Maria Cintorino Considering making some New Year’s resolutions? Developing healthy physical habits is always an admirable goal, but perhaps it’s time to take it a step further and resolve…

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