News - Vocations

November is a time to pray for vocations. We thank you for your prayers and support for vocations in the Diocese of Oakland. Learn more about vocations through the link.

Bishop Barber has brought the Lay Mission Project to the diocese of Oakland, and is offering it to ALL parishes! Read more through the link.

Join the Diocese of Oakland Office of Vocations for a tour of St. Patrick's Seminary. Open to all interested discerners, including *high school male and female altar servers (*minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). RSVP required. Full schedule through the link.

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

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.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ has made the following clergy appointments.

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.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made several clergy appointments that take effect on Nov. 1, 2021.

El obispo Michael C. Barber, S.J. ha efectuado los siguientes nombramientos.

Bishop Barber is pleased to announce several clergy appointments that take effect June 1 and July 1, 2021.

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.

Most Rev. Michael Barber, SJ is pleased to announce new clergy assignments for Rev. Benjamin Mac Lingo and Rev. Jose Luis Barrios.

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.