News - March 2022

In anticipation of the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and chairmen of USCCB committees serving women and families issued the statement "Standing With Moms In Need". Statement text through the link.

As the Ukrainian conflict goes on unabated, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) continues to provide staff and resources assist the Church’s local Caritas agencies as they respond to the growing needs across a handful of affected countries, including Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and Poland. Additional updates through the link.

Join the CCHD team and support the important work of this Ministry. Details through the link.

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In the context of the tragic events in Ukraine, Pope Francis has written the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, asking all bishops and their priests to join in an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25.

Church of the Assumption Parish in San Leandro is holding a new Young Adults (20-39 years old) group to explore their Christian Faith, starting Tuesday, March 22.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee has released a statement calling for the immediate cessation of Russia’s armed aggression and unprovoked war on Ukraine. Full statement through the link.

This meditation is for anyone who desires to reflect more deeply on the call to love our neighbors, whoever they may be. In particular, we reflect in this guide on the call to love across differences in political and theological perspectives.

After 3 years, the Passion Play is back! Experience the Passion of our Lord with the youth and young adults from our parish in Pittsburg. Performances in English, free to attend. Details through the link.

California’s shift on March 1st to no longer requiring proof of vaccination or wearing a mask indoors except in certain public places (i.e., hospitals, public transportation etc.) regardless of vaccination status, requires a change to this Diocesan policy. This transitional policy, implemented during the re-opening of churches and schools and applicable to parish and school festivals, fundraising events, and other social events, is modified effective March 1, 2022. Read specific, important details through the link.

Los franciscanos capuchinos asumirán el cuidado pastoral de la parroquia de St. Jarlath en Oakland, a partir del 1 de agosto de 2022. Anuncio completo a través del enlace.

Capuchin Franciscans will assume pastoral care of St. Jarlath Parish in Oakland, effective Aug. 1, 2022. Full announcement through the link.

Mission San Jose/St. Joseph Parish invites our Diocese faithful to celebrate a year-long commemoration and celebration of the 225th anniversary of founding the 14th mission, La Misión del Gloriosisimo Patriarca San José. Invitation letter, along with decree from Bishop Barber, available through the link.