“The Sixtieth Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Keeping the Dream Alive” was held on August 28, 2023. A video recording of the dialogue along with resources are available through the link.
Join the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose for a benefit concert at the Dominican Center in Fremont in support of relief work in Maui after the devastating fire in Lahaina. Suggested $30 donation. RSVP required. Details through the link.
All Music Ministers are invited to join in the M. Roger Holland's II "Voice of My People" workshop in the Diocese of Oakland. This new work employs multiple genres from within the African diaspora. Free workshops 9/27/23 through 9/29/23 with performance on 9/30/23. Details through the link.
Read the August 22, 2023 update from Fr. Jayson Landeza from his visit in Maui, where he shared pastoral care and offered Mass for Filipino and Hispanic hotel workers. Complete text through the link.
August 28, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington for civil rights. On Saturday, August 26th, a commemorative 60th anniversary march will take place with a program from 8:00am - 1pm, and the march 1pm-3pm ET.
Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, asks us to prayerfully consider the following request for assistance from Bishop Larry Silva of the Diocese of Honolulu. (Bishop Silva is a native of the Oakland Diocese.) Read more through the link.
Details about fall 2023 festivals at the Catholic schools in our Diocese are available through the link. Check back as more schools get added to the calendar.
On August 10, 2023 Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ issued the following statement of support of Fr. George Mockel and Fr. Larry Young. Read the statement through the link.
The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series of workshops. Details and registration through the link.
Melissa Vlach has been named the new Office Manager of the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Contact details and MAP cluster process updates available through the link.
RCIA (RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic faith? • Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. More information through the link.
PRAY THE ROSARY The St. Benedict Prayer Warriors and members of St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles, CA, pray THE ROSARY and read SCRIPTURE every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. on Zoom. Details through the link.
Thank you for your help in informing the public of the Bar Date Notice, an important element of our efforts to facilitate a compassionate and equitable outcome for survivors of sexual abuse. Judge William J. Lafferty has set a definitive deadline of September 11, 2023, (The "Bar Date") for survivors of sexual abuse to file claims in RCBO's Chapter 11 case. Further instructions and survey through the link.