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News
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Williams also won the 2022 Letitia Woods Brown Award for Best Book in African American Women's History from the Association of Black Women Historians. More from the Black Catholic Messenger newsletter through the link.Read More
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November is a time to pray for vocations. We thank you for your prayers and support for vocations in the Diocese of Oakland. Learn more about vocations through the link.Read More
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Applications are now open for perpetual pilgrims on the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, comprised of four routes leading to Indianapolis next summer for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. The full pilgrimage schedules have not been announced, but multiple routes will include stops related to Black Catholics. More information through the link.Read More
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Simbang Gabi (Filipino for “Night Masses”) is traditionally a pre-dawn novena of Masses, approximately from December 16-24, culminating at Christmas midnight Mass. Bishop Barber will join the Simbang Gabi kickoff Mass at Church of the Good Shepherd (Pittsburg) Saturday, December 9, 10:00am. Parish Novena schedule through the link.Read More
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Read through the link for an update from Bishop Barber on the Bankruptcy Process.Read More
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Sister Moira Macpherson, OP, died in Fremont at the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose on Nov. 4, 2023. She was 91 years old and in the 71st year of her religious profession.Read More
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Events
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December 1 - December 31We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.Read More
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Saturday, December 2
Bishop Barber will open the 2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage with initial prayer at St. Louis Bertrand (Oakland). Pilgrimage begins at 9:00am, followed by 11:00am Mass (St. Elizabeth Parish - Oakland) with Very Rev. Lawrence C. D'Anjou presiding. Bishop Barber will preside at 1:00pm Mass at Cathedral of Christ the Light.Read More -
Saturday, December 2Ignatian Companions now accepting applicants If you have a yearning to deepen your spiritual life while accompanying the poor and marginalized in your community, Ignatian Companions may be the answer! Learn more about this ten month program through the link.Read More
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Saturday, December 2, 11:00 AMOnline remembrance Mass of those in our faith community who have been laid to rest in Catholic Cemeteries over the past month.Read More
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Saturday, December 2, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PMThis two day event (December 2 and 3, 2023) is a one stop destination for holiday shopping and indulgence. Details through the link.Read More
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Sunday, December 3You are cordially invited to attend a presentation on the African American Pastoral Center and an opportunity to share your ideas, and spiritual needs and to offer your support through listening as we build this Faith Formation and Evangelization center. Immediately following the 10:30am mass.Read More
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clergy suitability for ministry
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Article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states that "When a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese/eparchy, is to engage in ministry in the diocese/eparchy, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese/eparchy.”
The letter is specific to the event happening in the receiving diocese – the celebration of sacraments, a retreat, a presentation, etc. These letters must come directly from the major superior or bishop. They cannot be carried by the visiting clergy, nor can we accept “celebret” cards sent or carried by the visiting clergy. The letter of suitability for ministry should be sent to Chancellor Rick Medeiros, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. If schedules do not allow the letter to be sent via postal mail, please email to chancellor@oakdiocese.org or call 510-267-8334.
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