CA Catholic Conference: Parish Resources for 2020 General Election/Guía Para La Elección De 2020

The California Catholic Conference has issued a 2020 General Election Guide bulletin insert for parishes. This guide and additional election resources (English/Español) are available through the link.

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: Todavía No Hay Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores En El Condado De Alameda

Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores” Para El Condado De Contra Costa

Primero De Octubre - Actualización Sobre Covid-19: “Adoración Pública En Espacios Interiores” Para El Condado De Contra Costa

St. Benedict Parish Oakland Celebrates Virtual National Night Out

"St. Benedict Parish shares their National Night Out video, offering community and neighborhood connection virtually for the Eastmont/Arroyo Viejo neighborhoods."

November 20-22, 2020 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, to concentrate on each other. For more information visit www.oaklandwwme.org.

Rosario por América

El rosario se rezará el miércoles 7 de octubre a las 3:00pm EST y será transmitido a través de nuestro canal de YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/usccb y nuestra página de Facebook, www.facebook.com/usccb.

Vigilia de 40 días por la vida - Del 23 de septiembre al Primero de noviembre

Una invitación del obispo Barber para unirse a una vigilia pacífica, en oración por los derechos fundamentales de quienes aún no han nacido, cerca de instalaciones de Planned Parenthood ubicadas alrededor de la Diócesis de Oakland. Siga el enlace para aprender más sobre cómo puede involucrarse y participar.

Support The Bishop's Appeal

Even in uncertain times, the faithful in the Diocese of Oakland have been generous in their financial support of our important ministries. We are grateful! The appeal is an annual gifting program and we appreciate gifts of all sizes when a donor can make them. Follow the link to learn more about the Bishop's Appeal and about our special collection supporting the Fund for Retired Priests.

October 1 - COVID-19 Update: No Indoor Public Worship yet for Alameda County

Alameda County has not yet approved resuming indoor public worship. We expect this permission to come soon, but until it does, it is very important to comply with the county order not to have any indoor services in Alameda County parishes at this time.

October 1 - COVID-19 Update: "Indoor Public worship" for Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County is now able to resume "indoor public worship" effective immediately. Follow the link for the full post with a note from Bishop Michael C. Barber that contains guidance, reminders, and adaptations.

100 Church/Chapel Chairs with Kneelers Looking for New Home

St. Bonaventure Parish in Concord has 100 church or chapel chairs with kneelers free to whomever can pick them up. Follow link for details.

Press Release: U.S. Bishops’ Virtual Rosary on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary - Oct. 7

The USCCB will host a virtual rosary on Wednesday, October 7 for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez and several bishops from around our country will pray a part of the rosary live on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page 10/7 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). Details through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, as USCCB Education Committee Chairman, issues statement on Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act