God ‘at my fingertips’: How Xavier Society for the Blind helps Oakland’s sight-impaired
“I have very little vision,” Barbara Lassen admits. She may be visually-impaired, but she can hear, smell, taste and deeply touch God. Lassen has felt the Lord’s presence throughout her…
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Jan 7, 2026Jan 18 @ 2:52 pm
Special pastoral message on immigration
On Nov. 20, 2025, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, led a prayer service at Divine Mercy Parish. There, he officially promulgated a special pastoral message that he and his brother…
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Jan 7, 2026Jan 18 @ 2:52 pm
Job opening: Director of Music and Contemporary Choir, Principal Accompanist, St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek
Job Title: Director of Music and Contemporary Choir, Principal Accompanist Department: Ministry Staff Reports to: Pastor / Pastoral Associate for Administration Supervises: Volunteers Classification Level: M-3 FLSA Status: Exempt; part-time…
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Jan 2, 2026Jan 18 @ 2:52 pm
An Epiphany Reflection
By: Douglas Culp An Epiphany Reflection This is a story of a star whose bright light shone in the night sky for all the world to see. Night after night,…
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Dec 31, 2025Jan 18 @ 2:52 pm
Official appointments
The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland has approved the following appointments by the appropriate provincials: Reminder of prior announcements:
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Dec 28, 2025Jan 18 @ 2:52 pm
Five Saintly New Year’s Resolutions
By: Maria Cintorino Considering making some New Year’s resolutions? Developing healthy physical habits is always an admirable goal, but perhaps it’s time to take it a step further and resolve…
