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Mar 13, 2026 Apr 21 @ 2:44 pm

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

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 13, 2026 Apr 21 @ 2:44 pm

Holding hands and helping 10,000-plus couples

Ralph and Brigitte Desimone have centered tens of thousands in God to move them forward in loving matrimony Yes, Brigitte and Ralph Desimone still hold hands at Mass after 50…

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Mar 12, 2026 Apr 21 @ 2:44 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 Apr 21 @ 2:44 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 Apr 21 @ 2:44 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 Apr 21 @ 2:44 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 Apr 21 @ 2:44 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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Mar 1, 2026 Apr 21 @ 2:44 pm

2026 Saint Francis de Sales Teacher Award winners

Five teachers help reflect the best of faith-filled, challenging, nurturing education in the East Bay

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Mar 1, 2026 Apr 21 @ 2:44 pm

Two principals, one shared journey: Diocesan Medal of Merit recipients

Katie Murphy and Sonia Simril have played a part in God’s handiwork for more than three quarters of a century in Catholic schools

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