News - Prayer and Masses

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.

Bishop Barber shares a message about increase to 50% capacity for indoor worship in Alameda County following its move to the Orange Tier of the COVID-19 reopening tier system. This change took effect March 31, 2021, with additional state guidance issued April 1.

Bishop Barber has issued a statement in response to the Feb. 5 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding indoor worship in CA. Full statement through the link.

Effective immediately, parishes in the Diocese of Oakland have revised their protocols for Catholics to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. Follow the link for full details.

"Your home is a holy place; worship the Lord there." Bishop Barber shares a message of hope for the Oakland Diocese faithful as we contend with the increase in COVID-19 cases and all the challenges it brings throughout our state.

Debido a un aumento significativo en casos de COVID-19 y hospitalizaciones, el Condado de Contra Costa ha modificado el límite de ocupación en áreas interiores.

Due to a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Contra Costa County has modified the occupancy level for indoor gathers. Effective Friday, Nov. 6, parishes may only allow indoor attendance at Masses to be at 25% occupancy or 100 people, whichever is fewer—the same as Alameda County.

Contra Costa County has advanced to a less-restrictive COVID-19 tier. Effective immediately, indoor worship in the County can increase capacity to 50% occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Additional details through the link.

A partir de octubre, el Condado de Alameda permitirá el culto público restringido en áreas interiores. Las parroquias del Condado de Alameda pueden reanudar las misas en áreas interiores a su discreción. La Diócesis de Oakland requiere que todas las parroquias cumplan con los protocolos litúrgicos que se emitieron desde el pasado12 de junio y se modificaron el primero de octubre. Los protocolos incluyen limitar la asistencia a en áreas interiores al 25 por ciento, sin exceder un máximo de 100 personas. Siga el enlace para más información.

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: Todavía No Hay Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores En El Condado De Alameda

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: “Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores” Para El Condado De Contra Costa

Alameda County has not yet approved resuming indoor public worship. We expect this permission to come soon, but until it does, it is very important to comply with the county order not to have any indoor services in Alameda County parishes at this time.

Contra Costa County is now able to resume "indoor public worship" effective immediately. Follow the link for the full post with a note from Bishop Michael C. Barber that contains guidance, reminders, and adaptations.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, will celebrate Holy Week services at The Cathedral of Christ the Light. These services are available on the Cathedral's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ctlcathedral.org. It is not necessary to have a Facebook account to follow the live events.