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Jan 30, 2026 Mar 7 @ 3:27 am

On Recent Violence, Public Trust, and the Call for Peace and Accountability

Statement of the California Catholic Conference The Catholic bishops of California are deeply saddened and alarmed by the recent loss of life connected to federal immigration enforcement activity. We mourn…

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Jan 30, 2026 Mar 7 @ 3:27 am

Bearing one another’s burdens brings unity

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  As your bishop, I am continually inspired by the generosity and love I witness throughout our parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Oakland. It…

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Jan 26, 2026 Mar 7 @ 3:27 am

How is God calling you?

By Pete Burak Keep listening One of my favorite comic strips growing up was Calvin and Hobbes. At one point, my mom noticed I had started to act a bit…

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Jan 22, 2026 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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 Mar 7 @ 3:27 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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