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The Weekly
View the current issue of The Weekly HERE. The next issue of the Weekly is due January 25, 2021.
Check back for updates or visit Diocesan events HERE or Diocesan news HERE.
To submit announcements to The Weekly, click here.
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News
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On January 25, the newest issue of The Catholic Voice will be available online. This issue includes a feature on Catholic elementary schools in our Diocese. You can access the issue through the link.Read More
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The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, on behalf of the USCCB, offers prayers for the new President and his family. Bishop Barber joins in this unifying statement, available through the link.Read More -
Declaración sobre justicia racial por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, S.J., Obispo de Oakland y el Grupo de Trabajo para la Justicia Racial de la Diócesis de Oakland.Read More
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Bishop Barber and the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice have published a statement on racial justice to share widely with parishes in our diocese. The statement is available in multiple languages through the link.Read More
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Preparations are underway for the 2021 Bishop's Appeal. The Office of Mission Advancement shares their thanks for all efforts to meet 2020's goal as they begin to set the tone for this year. Details through the link.Read More
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Events: confirm with the sponsor first!
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January 28 - January 29
USCCB has announced a nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life, January 28-29. Details about how to participate in this virtual two-day event available through the link.Read More -
Thursday, January 28, 8:00 AM
Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register.Read More -
Saturday, January 30, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMJoin Professional Organizer Amber Blandford for this 5-week series on letting go. Explore the deeper understanding of decluttering, utilizing spiritual practices including guided meditation, silence, and gentle movement to inspire you to declutter your home, creating the environment you desire. Details and registration through the link.Read More
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Saturday, January 30, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us as we honor many St. Vincent de Paul conferences and other community-based nonprofits from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties at our virtual Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Grant Awards via Zoom. Register by Jan. 27 - details through the link.Read More
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Job Openings
Please visit the diocesan Human Resources Employment Opportunities page for a listing of openings in the Diocese, Catholic Charities, parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations.
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clergy suitability for ministry
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 Steve Wilcox, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. If schedules do not allow the letter to be sent via postal mail, please email to swilcox@oakdiocese.org or call 510-267-8334.