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A reminder that mandatory use of the new OCIA texts begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

A reminder that mandatory use of the new OCIA texts begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The Office of Worship shares the Liturgical Observances for the Diocese of Oakland for 2024-2025 in both English and Spanish. This document is meant to supplement the official Ordo published by Paulist Press.

La observancia de la solemnidad de Todos los Santos y la conmemoración de todos los fieles difuntos (Día de Difuntos) 2024.

The Office of Worship shares the attached liturgical notes for observances of the Solemnity of All Saints and All Souls’ Day.

The Office of Worship has issued the following guidelines for the upcoming implementation of two revised Liturgical texts: Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Parishes may access the updated guidelines through the link.

Click through the link to access the Guidelines for Holy Communion.

*Updated - English & Spanish guidelines for the Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter Season. Any questions should be directed to Anthony Arteaga, Consultant on Liturgy in the Office of the Bishop, [email protected]

El Miércoles de Ceniza marca el comienzo de la Cuaresma, un tiempo para crecer espiritualmente a través de prácticas penitenciales, especialmente aquellas de abnegación, limosna y obras de bondad y compasión. Texto completo a través del enlace.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time to grow spiritually through penitential practices, especially those of self-denial, almsgiving, and through works of kindness and compassion. Read the Guidelines through the link.

The Diocese of Oakland will observe 24 Hours For The Lord on Friday and Saturday, February 16 and 17, 2024. If your parish is observing this Lenten initiative, please submit your information by January 31. Survey available through the link.

June 11, 2023, issued by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions

Information on the recent revisions of the text and pastoral considerations.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time to grow spiritually through penitential practices, especially those of self-denial, almsgiving, and through works of kindness and compassion. The Diocesan Office of Worship shares the 2023 Guidelines for Lent. Also through the link, read The Liturgical Preparation Aid from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.

Each year the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America, based on the General Roman Calendar. This calendar of Liturgical Observances for the Diocese of Oakland provides specific exceptions, additions and reminders for liturgies celebrated in the Diocese of Oakland. For more information, please contact John Renke, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese at [email protected]. Calendar available through the link.