Official Appointments Deacons October 16, 2025

By: Diocese of Oakland

The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland, has confirmed the following assignments to the newly ordained permanent deacons. All appointments are effective October 2025.

  • Rev. Mr. Mario Butzner, Jr. to the Catholic Community of Pleasanton
  • Rev. Mr. Domingo Comandante II to St. Edward Parish, Newark
  • Rev. Mr. Jose Feliciano to Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont
  • Rev. Mr. Michael Gallagher to Catholic Community of Pleasanton
  • Rev. Mr. Oscar Garcia Gutierrez to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Fremont
  • Rev. Mr. Nelson Gonzales to Christ the King Parish, Pleasant Hill
  • Rev. Mr. Rey Gonzalez Valenzuela to St. Ambrose Parish, Berkeley
  • Rev. Mr. Victor Herrera Garcia to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Concord
  • Rev. Mr. Sunil Kunju to Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont
  • Rev. Mr. Keith Machi to St. Joan of Arc Parish, San Ramon
  • Rev. Mr. Wynn Norona to Christ the King Parish, Pleasant Hill
  • Rev. Mr. Jesus Ochoa to St. Bonaventure Parish, Concord
  • Rev. Mr. Martin Padilla to St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Livermore
  • Rev. Mr. Sevuloni Ratabumusu to St. Jarlath Parish, Oakland

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