• January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
    Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions: January 2024 - For the gift of diversity in the Church
    During the month of January, Pope Francis has asked the faithful to pray for the gift of diversity in the Church. He emphasized recognizing “the gift of different charisms within the Christian community.”
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  • Monthly Divine Mercy Chaplet
    Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Monthly Divine Mercy Chaplet
    The Divine Mercy chaplet, a devotion introduced by St. Faustina Kowalska in the mid-20th century, is being offered on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
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  • National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) event
    Friday, January 5, 2024, 5:00 PM
    National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) event "Lessons and Carols"
    Join St. Patrick's Oakland for a "Lessons and Carols" prayer service featuring gospel music and music from the Africa diaspora. Enjoy a last chance to sing Christmas carols for this season right before Epiphany! Refreshments and fellowship to follow.
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  • Saturday, January 6, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Remembering the Faithful Monthly Mass
    Online remembrance Mass of those in our faith community who have been laid to rest in Catholic Cemeteries over the past month in our Diocese.
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  • Solemnity of the Ephiphany of the Lord
    Sunday, January 7, 2024
    Solemnity of the Ephiphany of the Lord
    Cathedral Titular Feast. The Epiphany marks the arrival of visitors, identified in Scripture as the magi, to the place where Jesus was born.
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  • Friday, January 12, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Friday, January 19, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Friday, January 19, 2024, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    Holy Hour for Priests, St. Margaret Mary
    The monthly Holy Hour for Priests resumes on Friday, January 19 at 10:30am, and all priests serving in the Diocese are welcome. Holy Hour is held on the 3rd Friday of the month, except during the summer months, as a service to priests by the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available during Holy Hour and a luncheon hosted by St. Margaret Mary Parish follows. Please join us. Contact information through the link.
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  • 2024 West Coast Walk for Life Event
    Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    2024 West Coast Walk for Life Event
    Join the West Coast Walk for Life at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Saturday, January, 20, 2024. Event schedule through the link.
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  • Sunday, January 21, 2024, 1:30 PM
    AAPC's "A Seat at the Table" Discussion - St. Louis Bertrand
    The African American Pastoral Center invites you to share your ideas and spiritual needs, and to offer your support through listening as we build this Faith Formation and Evangelization center. Grab your seat at the table through the link.
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  • Successful Strategies to Engage Black Catholic Young Adults
    Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 4:30 PM
    Successful Strategies to Engage Black Catholic Young Adults
    Join us for a free webinar discussion with Black Catholic young adults from across the country.
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  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Secondary Patron
    Obligatory Memorial in the Diocese of Oakland.
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  • Friday, January 26, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Saturday, January 27, 2024
    St. Benedict Church presents: Revival with Rev. Anthony Bozeman
    Join the dynamically ENERGETIC and INSPIRATIONAL Revivalist, Fr. Anthony Bozeman! Hear him PREACH and TEACH the Word. Come PRAISE, WORSHIP and FELLOWSHIP with us and hear the INSPIRATIONAL sounds of our very own, “THE VOICES of ST. BENEDICT” under the Direction of Mr. Leonard Pete. Details on two weekend Gospel Masses and Revival Nights Through the link.
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  • 2024 SPRED leader Catechist, Activity Catechist & Parish Chairperson (3-1) Training
    Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    2024 SPRED leader Catechist, Activity Catechist & Parish Chairperson (3-1) Training
    Core Team catechists must attend PC, AC or LC Role Training at least once. The training must be completed in it's entirety. Priority registration will be given to current SPRED Catechists. Registration info through the link.
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  • Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    The Gospel of Peace, Newman/Holy Spirit Parish
    Fr. John Dear speaking on his new book. "The Gospel of Peace" and the 2023 Tom Webb Memorial Peacemaker of the Year Awardee, Therese Mughannam Walrath. Further details through the link.
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  • Saturday, January 27, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    A Place At The Table, African Americans On The Path To Sainthood
    This film screening event is sponsored by St. Patrick's Parish, West Oakland and the African America Pastoral Center. Details and rsvp through the link.
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  • Catholic Schools Week 2024
    January 28, 2024 - February 3, 2024
    Catholic Schools Week 2024
    “United in Faith and Community". Celebrate Catholic Schools week. Learn more through the link.
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  • Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions:  February 2024 - For the terminally ill
    February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
    Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions: February 2024 - For the terminally ill
    February’s prayer intention is that the sick, “who are in the final stages of life, and their families receive the necessary medical and human care and accompaniment.”
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  • Thursday, February 1, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Bringing the Synod Home, an invitation from Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
    The Diocese of Oakland and the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University are cohosting this event offering the Diocese faithful an opportunity to experience the spirit of the Synod, deepen the insights from the Synod, and discern good practices that represent visible and concrete signs of synodality in the local Church.
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  • Thursday, February 1, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Speaking Pro-Life in Word and Action, St. Isidore Church
    40 Days for Life Kick-Off, Walnut Creek. For more information contact: friendsforlifetrivalley@gmail.com.
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  • Friday, February 2, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Saturday, February 3, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Tweens: Mother Daughter Programs, St. Bartholomew, San Mateo
    The Mother-Daughter Programs are designed to help you and your daughter explore God’s special gift of human fertility together. Help her see the beauty and wonder of God’s plan for growing up as a young girl or teenager and becoming a woman. The two Programs cover similar subject matter while differing in depth and scope. All presentations are pure, light-hearted and affirming!
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  • Saturday, February 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Remembering the Faithful Monthly Mass
    Online remembrance Mass of those in our faith community who have been laid to rest in Catholic Cemeteries over the past month in our Diocese.
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  • Saturday, February 3, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Double Feature with Jason Evert: Purified and Gender, The Theology of Your Body, St. Raymond's
    Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Immaculate Heart of Mary Court #2714, this double feature event is recommended for families, ages 13+. Details, contacts and tickets through the link.
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  • Mardi Gras Celebration at St. Benedict's Oakland
    Saturday, February 3, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Mardi Gras Celebration at St. Benedict's Oakland
    Laissez les bon temps rouler! Join us at St. Benedict's parish for a Mardi Gras celebration. Fun, fellowship, Louisiana cuisine, prizes, and crowning of King and Queen of Mardi Gras! Details through the link.
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  • Saturday, February 3, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Young Adult Gathering with Jason Evert, Cathedral of Christ the Light
    The Diocese of Oakland's Youth and Young Adult Ministries, together with Love and Responsibility Bay Area, is hosting a Young Adult Gathering on Saturday, February 3 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. The event will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Details through the link.
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  • Sunday, February 4, 2024
    35th Anniversary of the National Day of Prayer for the African-American and African Family
    Since its founding in 1989 by the late Fr. Jim Goode, the first Sunday of Black History Month is set aside to give special thanks to God for African-American and African families, and place our every care in the arms of Jesus. More info through the link.
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  • Sunday, February 4, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    CES: Hope for the Future - Sharing the Experience of the Synod with Cardinal McElroy
    Join us for an afternoon of HOPE with Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego, who comes to share the magnificent pastoral experience of the SYNOD ON SYNODALITY in the Vatican.
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  • Monthly Divine Mercy Chaplet
    Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7:30 PM
    Monthly Divine Mercy Chaplet
    The Divine Mercy chaplet, a devotion introduced by St. Faustina Kowalska in the mid-20th century, is being offered on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
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  • Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Webinar: How Cyber exploitation leads to Human Trafficking
    Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco for a webinar on cyber exploitation with guest speaker Susan Patterson. The event precedes International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, which is observed the following day. Details and information through the link.
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  • Thursday, February 8, 2024
    Online Rosary to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita
    Save the date and join the Archdiocese of San Francisco to pray on the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita. February 8 has been designated as the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Details through the link.
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  • Friday, February 9, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Saturday, February 10, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Foro de Inmigración / Immigration Forum
    Consultas gratuitas con abogados especializados en inmigración (por orden de llegada) / Free Legal Consults with Immigration Attorneys (first come, first served). Detalles a través del enlace. / Details through the link.
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  • World Day of the Sick
    Saturday, February 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
    World Day of the Sick
    All who are sick or ill, as well as family members, caregivers and healthcare providers, are invited to observe this World Day of the Sick together at Cathedral of Christ the Light. Details through the link.
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  • World Marriage Day
    Sunday, February 11, 2024
    World Marriage Day
    Couples all over the globe are called by God to invest in their relationships and let that love radiate out to the whole world, first and foremost in their own family.
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  • Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Soul Food: The Eucharist and Social Teaching
    In 2022, the USCCB announced plans for the Eucharistic Revival, which will culminate in a pilgrimage later this summer when Catholics from around the country will gather in Indianapolis for a Eucharistic Congress. In light of the upcoming Congress, the effects or fruits of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist call for deeper discussion. Registration and additional information through the link.
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  • Ash Wednesday 2024
    Wednesday, February 14, 2024
    Ash Wednesday 2024
    Not a Holy Day.
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  • Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    CES: Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer
    Join Sister Jane Garrison for a quiet day of prayer as we enter into the season of Lent. The day includes contemplative prayer, Eucharist with distribution of ashes, a simple, silent lunch, and personal time to reflect, journal and share. Walk the Holy Ground of the Motherhouse, including the meditation garden, labyrinth, olive groves and chapel. Details through the link.
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  • Thursday, February 15, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Public Safety - What Works Best for our Communities?
    A faith-informed conversation with Executive Director of UC Berkeley Criminal Law & Justice Center Chesa Boudin. Virtual or in-person (Montclair Presbyterian Church) attendance available.
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  • February 16, 2024 - February 17, 2024
    24 Hours for the Lord 2024
    All Members of the Diocese Faithful are invited to this 24-Hour opportunity to spend time with our Lord in Adoration & Confession throughout the Diocese of Oakland. Participating parish information will be available soon.
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  • Friday, February 16, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Saturday, February 17, 2024
    2024 Rite of Election
    Rite of Election will take place at the Cathedral of Christ the Light at 11:00 a.m. (English) and 2:00 p.m. (Spanish).
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  • Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Funeral Mass for Carmen Margaret Quinones
    Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Union City. Reception to follows at Ruggieri Senior Center in Union City.
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  • Saturday, February 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
    The Wonder of Eve: Power and Strength created w/in the Female Body, Immaculate Heart of Mary
    The Wonder of Eve is a fresh and engaging presentation, helping young women understand how naturally amazing their bodies are and the impact their choices can have on their future health and fertility. Details through the link.
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  • Friday, February 23, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Center for Education and Spirituality, Women's Circle of Healing
    Join Sister Joanie in this monthly series to learn effective self-healing techniques and practices. Registration and further details through the link.
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  • Introduction into SPRED - Methodology & History (2-1)- Core Team Training Part A
    Saturday, February 24, 2024, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Introduction into SPRED - Methodology & History (2-1)- Core Team Training Part A
    Part A of a two-part required training. Core Team SPRED Catechists must attend Intro. to Special Religious Education Part A & Part B at least once. Priority registration will be given to current SPRED Catechists. Details through the link.
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