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.
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.
*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.
Open to all music ensembles - choirs (any language or age group) or instrumental ensembles. Share your favorite piece you sing at Mass from any season. Register by Friday, November 3. Details through the link.
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has granted all Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland a dispensation from the requirement to abstain from all meat on Friday, March 17, the feast day of St. Patrick, and to consider a separate sacrificial or charitable act today.
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.
Cada año, la Secretaría para el Culto Divino de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, publica el Calendario Litúrgico para las Diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América, basado en el Calendario Romano General. Este calendario de celebraciones litúrgicas para la Diócesis de Oakland proporciona excepciones y recordatorios adicionales específicos para las liturgias celebradas en la Diócesis de Oakland. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con John Renke, Director de la Oficina para el Culto de la Diócesis en [email protected].
Download the Liturgy Preparation Aid for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ prepared by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions for Sunday, June 19, 2022. Download through the link.
El Obispo Michael C. Barber SJ se une al Papa Francisco y a todos los obispos del mundo, pidiendo a los párrocos y católicos que recen un Acto especial de Consagración este viernes 25 de marzo, durante la conmemoración de la Solemnidad de la Anunciación de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, en una hora conveniente dentro del horario parroquial. Detalles a través de este enlace.
Bishop Barber is joining with Pope Francis and all bishops of the world, asking pastors and Catholics to pray a special Act of Consecration this Friday March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at time convenient for the parish schedule. Details through the link. Bishop Barber to pray the Consecration of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 10:30am PDT.