Winter Issue of The Catholic Voice Published

By: Katie Richards

Meet our new deacons, learn about Pope Leo’s first apostolic exhortation, and find ways to enter into the spirit of Advent and Christmas in the winter issue of The Catholic Voice, available online now.

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Jan 9, 2026 Jan 18 @ 2:17 pm

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…

Jan 7, 2026 Jan 18 @ 2:17 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…

Jan 7, 2026 Jan 18 @ 2:17 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…

Jan 2, 2026 Jan 18 @ 2:17 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,…

Dec 31, 2025 Jan 18 @ 2:17 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:

Dec 28, 2025 Jan 18 @ 2:17 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…

Winter Issue of The Catholic Voice Published December 3, 2025