News - Worship

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.

The Diocesan Office of Worship shares the 2022 Lenten Guidelines. Access through the link. Additional resources available https://oakdiocese.org/worship

Actualizaciones de enero de 2022 de la Oficina de Adoración

Diocesan Office of Worship shares updates on the following: Diocese of Oakland 60th Anniversary, Attendance at Mass, Reception of Communion, Anointing of the Sick, General Precautions and Upcoming Important Dates.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Jimmy Macalinao as the diocesan point of contact for Synod 2021- 2023, a universal synod called by Pope Francis which opened on Oct. 10, 60 years after Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council.

The Office of Worship shares this resource for parishes as we mark this year's 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America.

The Catholic Voice is seeking details of parish Christmas concert events for its November and December issues. Deadlines are approaching. Follow the link for instructions on how to submit your event info.

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.

This Order of the Health Officer requires all persons to wear face coverings while inside indoor public settings located in Contra Costa County (“County”), regardless of whether they have been fully vaccinated against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”), unless specifically exempted from the face covering requirement.

Bishop Barber shares his thoughts and prayers on coming "home" to the Eucharist. Watch this new video through the link.

The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments published an updated version of the Litany of St. Joseph. The new version adds seven invocations, drawn from the writings of recent Popes - Saint Paul VI, Saint John Paul II, and Pope Francis.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has announced the lifting of the dispensation to attend Mass in person, effective Aug. 15.

Effective June 15, 2021, with the state's reopening plans, the Diocese of Oakland has updated worship guidance to share. Follow the link for a message from Bishop Barber in English & Spanish, as well as the guidance document.

Missed our Liturgical calendar for the year? Click through the link to access the PDF version in both English and Spanish.

Announcement regarding the kickoff of the 2021 Bishop's Appeal campaign.