Sister Dorothy Peterson, a member of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, has been appointed as Victims Assistance Coordinator for the Oakland Diocese, effective Aug. 2. Learn more about her lengthy experience through the link.
The 2022 "Bill Ford" CYO scholarships have been awarded by the CYO Scholarship Committee. After a selection process with twenty eight 8th grade CYO players applying, three were selected: For information on the awardees and for more details, click on the link above.
In “The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue”, Bishop Barber shares his apology to all those who have experienced ad suffered from racism from Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. He also shares a discussion with Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. on Fr. Augustus Tolton and thoughts on the established Racial Justice Task Force established in 2020.
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.
Mire el seminario web del 18 de mayo de 2022: Roe y Dobbs, la Corte Suprema y lo que sigue para California en materia de aborto. El seminario web incluye comentarios y reflexiones del obispo de Oakland, Michael Barber, la directora ejecutiva de CCC, Kathleen Domingo, y la directora de Respeto a la Vida de CCC, Molly Sheahan. Ver a través del enlace.
Watch the May 18, 2022 Webinar: Roe and Dobbs, the Supreme Court, and What’s Next for California on Abortion. The webinar includes remarks and reflections from Oakland Bishop Michael Barber, CCC Executive Director Kathleen Domingo, and CCC Respect Life Director Molly Sheahan. View through the link.
La Oficina de la Secretaría de Actividades Pro-Vida de la USCCB ha publicado múltiples recursos para los Ministerios Respeto a la Vida 2022-2023. Reseña a través del enlace.
The Office of the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has published multiple resources for the 2022-2023 Respect Life Ministries. Review through the link.
Sister Mary LaSalette Fuselier, O.P., died in Fremont, California, on May 25, 2022. Services for Sister Mary LaSalette will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at the Motherhouse Chapel of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Those who attend the funeral must be vaccinated and wear masks.
The Vatican has announced that San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy, 68, has been appointed by Pope Francis to the College of Cardinals. Cardinal-designate McElroy will be installed by Pope Francis in a consistory on Aug. 27 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
*This gathering has been moved to May 27. Musicians of the Diocese are invited to a morning of prayer, conversation, and camaraderie with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ at Cathedral of Christ the Light. Registration through the link.
Karen Goodshaw has accepted the position of Associate Superintendent for the Diocesan Catholic Schools Department. Ms. Goodshaw's wealth of experience in both public and Catholic schools will be a great benefit to our school leaders as she works with principals and pastors to find ways to strengthen school vitality well into the future. Learn more about Ms. Goodshaw's experience and perspective through the link.
Bishop Robert W. McElroy, Diocese of San Diego will speak at St. Mary's College on April 20, 2022 to address the importance of this Synod moment in the life of the Church. Details 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.
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 U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee has released a statement calling for the immediate cessation of Russia’s armed aggression and unprovoked war on Ukraine. Full statement through the link.
Los franciscanos capuchinos asumirán el cuidado pastoral de la parroquia de St. Jarlath en Oakland, a partir del 1 de agosto de 2022. Anuncio completo a través del enlace.
Mission San Jose/St. Joseph Parish invites our Diocese faithful to celebrate a year-long commemoration and celebration of the 225th anniversary of founding the 14th mission, La Misión del Gloriosisimo Patriarca San José. Invitation letter, along with decree from Bishop Barber, available through the link.