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Join the California Catholic Conference’s Novena for Migrants and Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border to pray for the migrants and asylum-seekers at the border now that Title 42 has expired and tens of thousands are expected at the southern U.S. Border each day.

The Steering Committee of the DERC are blessed to announce these four (4) initiatives geared towards greater appreciation of the centrality of the Eucharist in our life of Faith, and the role that the Blessed Mother plays in bringing us closer to her Son. Read through the link for the initiatives and how you, your ministries and parishes can become involved in these events, culminating in the weekends of September 8/9 and 15/16, 2023. For more information email: eucharisticrevival2023@oakdiocese.org.

Bishop Barber has announced Clergy Appointments effective through June and September, 2023. Read through the link for details.

Han pasado más de dos años desde que el Obispo de Oakland, Michael C. Barber, S.J., pidió se formara una comisión de trabajo para evaluar cómo enfrentar los desafíos de la disminución de la asistencia a misa y las instalaciones parroquiales subutilizadas en nuestra diócesis. Estos desafíos no son exclusivos de la Diócesis de Oakland. En los Estados Unidos, las diócesis se ven afectadas por desafíos similares. Lea el informe completo a través del enlace.

It has been more than two years since the Bishop of Oakland, Michael C. Barber, S.J., called for the formulation of a task force to assess how to meet the challenges of declining Mass attendance and underutilized parish facilities in our diocese. These challenges are not unique to the Diocese of Oakland. Dioceses throughout the United States are impacted with similar challenges. For background and recommendations, read the Report through the link.

Watch and share his inspiring video produced by the National Eucharistic Congress, created as an important resources for parishes. 

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ offers the following condolences on the death of Bishop David O'Connell, who passed away Feb. 18, 2023. Read through the link.

Interviewing for School and Parish Positions, including Teachers, Staff, Ministry Leaders and Volunteers. The event will include time for Fellowship, Prayerful discernment, Testimonials from school and parish staff, Networking and Screening Interviews. "Make a difference in the heart and mind of a child".  Please share this event with your parishioners. 

The San Francisco Chronicle writes an article sharing that Fr. Jayson Landeza of the Diocese of Oakland (Divine Mercy Parish and St. Benedict Parish) is one of the unsung heroes, offering comfort in times of gun violence tragedy. Read the article through the link.

The Office of Communications at the USCCB has two new initiatives: Catholic Current and Entre Amigos. Content details and timing through the link.

The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme, "Marriage...one flesh, given and received" highlights the one-flesh union of husband and wife that is willed by God. Resources available through the link.

In preparation for the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Congress scheduled for September of 2023, the Bishop’s Outreach Team is seeking to update their information on Eucharistic Adoration in the parishes of the Diocese.  This survey will last through the month of February 2023.

Parishioner Rodney Esperanza from The Cathedral of Christ the Light presented Bishop Barber with a remembrance card and medal commemorating Pope Benedict. Read Mr. Esperanza's beautiful impressions of Pope Benedict's Requiem Mass through the link.

The Oakland and San Francisco Locations of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta will combine forces to assist Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ in concelebrating Mass for those seeking God’s grace and mercy. The poignant and ancient sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered to all those in attendance. Details on Mass and world premier of Messe des Malades through the link.

In 2019, Pope Francis established the Sunday of the Word of God to be celebrated each year on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The USCCB, through a grant from the American Bible Society, is offering a five part "Sunday Seminar Series" about Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church. The video links for this five part video series will be available on January 22, 2023. Video links and parish bulletins/resources available through this link.

Diocese faithful are invited to say a prayer for the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and to attend Mass held in his memory. Bishop Barber's statement (English & Spanish) as well as prayer and Mass details through the link.

The January, 2023 issue of The Catholic Voice is online. Submissions for the March, 2023 issue are due by December, 2022. Please send submissions to mjurich@oakdiocese.org. Follow The Catholic Voice Facebook page for news and photos.