News - Parishes in Action

The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is “a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.” ​St. Vincent de Paul is calling for volunteers to work at the West Oakland Direct Service Campus. Join their mission to feed, clothe, house and heal our neighbors. Share your passion for making a difference. Contact information through the link.

On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated large areas of southern Turkey and northwest Syria. Since then, several earthquakes and aftershocks have been confirmed in the same region—including a 5.6 magnitude quake on February 27. At least 8.8 million people are affected across both countries, with the death toll surpassing 50,000 and continuing to rise. The earthquakes led to the total destruction of homes and infrastructure, and left millions of people without food, water and shelter. Read more through the link.

The St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa has announced a new cycle of the Workforce Development Program.

Please take a moment to talk with your Senators about common sense measures USCCB supports to prevent gun violence. If you have been directly impacted by gun violence, you are invited to consider sharing you story with your elected official(s). Learn more through the link.

As the Ukrainian conflict goes on unabated, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) continues to provide staff and resources assist the Church’s local Caritas agencies as they respond to the growing needs across a handful of affected countries, including Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and Poland. Additional updates through the link.

This meditation is for anyone who desires to reflect more deeply on the call to love our neighbors, whoever they may be. In particular, we reflect in this guide on the call to love across differences in political and theological perspectives.

The Catholic Restorative Justice Network is hosting a six-part series of presentations to increase understanding and best practices in restorative justice and spiritual care/community resilience and accompanying ministries.

Join this bilingual webinar to gain a better understanding of how your Rice Bowl donations are being utilized with a presentation about Catholic Relief Service's work in Guatemala. Registration required.

Prepare for Lent and CRS Rice Bowl. Join us for a presentation about Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and CRS Rice Bowl and to be inspired to participate in the program for this coming Lent. Registration required.

Ceasefire Oakland and Faith in Action Easy Bay invite all to join their first Ceasefire Walk of 2022 on Jan. 14. 6pm - 7:30pm. Locations and full schedule through the link.

The special collection taking place in parishes across the nation on the weekend of November 20-21 supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Resources for parishes available through the link.

The latest issue of the Parishes in Action Newsletter is now available. This issue focuses on the issue of Racial Justice. Follow the link to view the newsletter (English & Spanish).