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Mar 25, 2026 May 10 @ 2:05 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,

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Mar 23, 2026 May 10 @ 2:05 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….

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Mar 19, 2026 May 10 @ 2:05 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…

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Mar 17, 2026 May 10 @ 2:05 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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Mar 13, 2026 May 10 @ 2:05 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 May 10 @ 2:05 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 May 10 @ 2:05 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 May 10 @ 2:05 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 May 10 @ 2:05 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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