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Jan 2, 2026 Mar 7 @ 4:02 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 Mar 7 @ 4:02 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 Mar 7 @ 4:02 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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Dec 25, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

The Christmas Proclamation

By: Allison Barrick The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, better known as the Christmas Proclamation, is a verifiable trip through time. Through it, the announcement calls us to recall…

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Dec 24, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

A Christmas prayer reflection

By Rachel Espinoza, Senior Editor, FAITH Catholic O sweet Child of Bethlehem,grant that we may share with all our heartsin this profound mystery of Christmas.Put into the hearts of men and women…

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Dec 18, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

Balancing the Holy and the Ho Ho Ho

As each December draws near, the battle to balance Holy and Ho Ho Ho begins. Christ is the center of the Christmas celebration, but what does that look like? Perhaps…

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Dec 17, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

New, more holistic marriage preparation program launching in 2026

From guidelines informed by universal Synod on the Family The Diocese of Oakland is diving deep into a new vision for preparing couples for the sacrament of Matrimony that follows recent pastoral guidelines…

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Dec 16, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

Catholic regional hub for moms with needs launches in Concord

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish is bringing several charitable efforts for families under one groundbreaking roofA collection of Catholic charitable stalwarts in the East Bay community are coming together in…

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Dec 14, 2025 Mar 7 @ 4:02 am

In memoriam

We mourn for those who lost their lives, were wounded or lost loved ones Sunday in the horrific tragedy at Bondi Beach. We condemn such violence, especially violence in the…

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