Seeking for Facilitating Couples September 23, 2025

By: Katie Richards

Diocese of Oakland seeks to strengthen marriage preparation team

If you have been married for at least 2 years and you have a passion to share the good news of the Sacrament of Marriage with other couples, please consider joining the diocesan team of marriage preparation coordinators.

Experienced or no experienced are welcome, we just need your passion and love for the Sacrament of Marriage. We will provide training on the newest methodology declared by The Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life from the Vatican.

Contact Karen Flores, Coordinator for Marriage and Family Life at the Diocese of Oakland, at 510-267-8392 or email her at kflores@oakdiocese.org to learn more!

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