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The Diocese of Oakland is providing this CA state mandated training as an online training to all employees, beginning immediately. Completion deadline is December 15, 2021. Diana Bitz is

FFE has issued a COVID-19 Protocol document for FFE related activities at parishes in the Diocese of Oakland. These protocols are effective September 8, 2021. Read more through the link.

Please see the attached, updated Festivals and Events Policy for parishes and schools, in the Diocese of Oakland. Questions/clarifications should be directed to the Diocesan Insurance & Benefits Department (Kathleen Rabbach at krabbach@oakdiocese.org or Lisa Carlson at lcarlson@oakdiocese.org).

El Obispo Michael Barber, SJ, afirma que las exenciones religiosas no son posibles debido a que que el Vaticano ha declarado que es moralmente permisible que los católicos reciban la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Reconociendo que los católicos deben seguir sus conciencia, el Obispo establece una distinción entre objeciones por motivos religiosos y objeciones por razones de conciencia.

Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, states that religious exemptions are not possible since the Vatican has declared it is morally permissible for Catholics to receive the vaccine against COVID-19. Acknowledging that Catholics must follow their consciences, he draws a distinction between religious objections and conscientious objections.

New order updates the previous August 2, 2021 order regarding masks indoors. New exceptions for necessary participation in religious activities. Read through the link.

This Order requires all individuals within the County of Alameda to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings, with limited exemptions, and recommends that businesses make face coverings available to individuals entering the business.

The Diocese of Oakland has released a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for which strongly recommends all clergy, employees, and volunteers get the vaccine as soon as possible. Full policy available through the link.

The IRS has updated it's mileage reimbursement rate for 2021.

Diocesan employees are permitted to take up to two hours from work without loss of pay to vote, if they cannot vote outside office hours. Follow the link to read more.