Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made the decision to call forth another class for Permanent Deacon formation. Four information sessions will be held in January for all discerning a call to diaconal ministry.
The Diocese of Oakland has two seminarians in formation at the Josephinum: Eric Ruiz and Omar Lara. Read about their formation year journey as seminarians.
Bishop Barber presided at the October 20, 2022 Rite of Candidacy for Permanent Deacons at St. Isidore parish. Please join us in prayer and congratulations to our men in formation.
The Most Reverend Bishop of Oakland invites each of us to meditate and raise awareness about vocations during the month of November. Watch his video message through the link and share with your Parish.
The Catholic Daughters of the Oakland Diocese presented a check to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ on Oct. 29. The biennial effort of the seven Courts of the Diocese is specifically to help with the education of the seminarians.
On July 21, 2021, Gunnar Davison of the Church of Santa Maria received the habit of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, New York. He will now be known as Brother Joshua Mary. Read more through the link.
The Church needs good and holy priests, it needs good and holy religious, it needs good and holy married couples and all the other vocations mentioned above. The different vocations complement each other and build upon each other. They make for a vibrant Church built of ‘living stones’ to carry the message of God’s love in Jesus to others. Learn more through the link.
With God's grace and your support, our 12 seminarians will become priests for years to come. In the following video, our seminarians share their journey and prayers for our Diocese.
Every year, our Diocese takes up a second collection for financial support of our seminarians. The Office of Vocations and Seminarians humbly appeals to all to give your best effort to support our seminarians in their training and formation. Learn more through the link.
Bishop Barber is pleased to share news of four priesthood appointments (effective Jan. 1, 2021) and a pastoral assignment (effective Dec. 31, 2020). Details about the appointments available through the link.
The Oakland Diocese is preparing to welcome a new class of men who want to become permanent deacons. Any man who thinks he might be called to become a permanent deacon is encouraged to attend one of the upcoming information sessions - details through the link.