Bishop Barber Joins Faith leaders in Citywide Good Friday Service

Bishop Barber has been invited to join Faith leaders in our community, to worship and participate in the annual, Oakland - city wide, Good Friday Service, along with other elected officials, ecumenical groups, and Acts Full Gospel Church. More information through the link.

Recemos el Acto especial de Consagración por la Paz en Ucrania

El Obispo Michael C. Barber SJ se une al Papa Francisco y a todos los obispos del mundo, pidiendo a los párrocos y católicos que recen un Acto especial de Consagración este viernes 25 de marzo, durante la conmemoración de la Solemnidad de la Anunciación de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, en una hora conveniente dentro del horario parroquial. Detalles a través de este enlace.

Pray special Act of Consecration for Peace in Ukraine, March 25, 2022

Bishop Barber is joining with Pope Francis and all bishops of the world, asking pastors and Catholics to pray a special Act of Consecration this Friday March 25, Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at time convenient for the parish schedule. Details through the link. Bishop Barber to pray the Consecration of the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 10:30am PDT.

U.S. Bishops Share Statement on Crisis in Ukraine

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee has released a statement calling for the immediate cessation of Russia’s armed aggression and unprovoked war on Ukraine. Full statement through the link.

Franciscan Order to Assume Pastoral Care of Oakland Parish

Capuchin Franciscans will assume pastoral care of St. Jarlath Parish in Oakland, effective Aug. 1, 2022. Full announcement through the link.

Mission San Jose/St. Joseph Parish invites our Diocese faithful to celebrate a year-long commemoration and celebration of the 225th anniversary of founding the 14th mission, La Misión del Gloriosisimo Patriarca San José. Invitation letter, along with decree from Bishop Barber, available through the link.

Peaceful, Prayerful 40 Days for Life Vigil (March 2 - April 10, 2022)

Bishop Barber invites the Diocese faithful to join in a "Great Prayer for Life". Help spread the word and encourage those in your parish community to join. More info, including locations across the Diocese, through the link.

Bishop Barber Joins Pope Francis' Call for Fasting & Prayer for Ukraine on Ash Wednesday

"I appeal to the whole diocese to join together with Pope Francis, and dedicate our Ash Wednesday fast and abstinence in prayer for peace. We unite ourselves with those suffering in Ukraine, and implore the intercession of Our Lady Queen of Peace and Queen of the World.”

Bishop Barber: In Memory of Coach John Madden

Bishop Barber delivered the Homily at the private funeral Mass for John Madden on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. This Homily will also appear in the March issue of The Catholic Voice under Bishop's regular column.

Bishop Barber's January 2022 Column in The Catholic Voice (ENG & ESP)

Read Bishop Barber's latest column, "With Mary's Help, We Can Make a Difference / Con la ayuda de Maria, podemos hacer la diferencia".

Bishop Barber Appoints New Chancellor for the Diocese of Oakland

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has named Rick Medeiros, a seasoned executive leader in medical diagnostics, as chancellor for the Diocese of Oakland, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Simbang Gabi Celebrations

Simbang Gabi 2021 kicks off at 7:00 pm on December 14 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, where the Filipino clergy of the Diocese of Oakland are excited to welcome everyone to this year’s Opening Mass of the Simbang Gabi with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. Additional celebrations and contact information listed through the link.

Bishop Barber's Statement regarding public safety and police funding

On December 7, 2021, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ and Fr. Brandon Macadaeg will attend a press conference called by the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. Bishop Barber joins Bishop Bob Jackson of Acts Full Gospel and religious and civic leaders asking to make public safety a priority.

Catholic Daughters support seminarians

The Catholic Daughters of the Oakland Diocese presented a check to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ on Oct. 29. The biennial effort of the seven Courts of the Diocese is specifically to help with the education of the seminarians.

Bishop Barber Joins in Solidarity at Oakland Anti-Semitism Event

East Bay community members, including public officials and local faith leaders, joined together in the courtyard at Oakland’s Temple Beth Abraham to stand against antisemitism. Bishop Barber was honored to join the event.

CA Catholic Conference: God Calls Us All to Care for Our Common Home

On the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si', the California Bishops have issued a pastoral statement to renew and reengage our commitment to caring for our common home. Resources will be available for the Nov. 14 statewide parish Laudato Si Action Platform Plan. Learn more on our Environmental Justice page.

Diocesan core team announced for Synod 2021 – 2023

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Jimmy Macalinao as the diocesan point of contact for Synod 2021- 2023, a universal synod called by Pope Francis which opened on Oct. 10, 60 years after Pope John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council.

Official Clergy Appointments

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made several clergy appointments that take effect on Nov. 1, 2021.

Archbishops Cordileone and Gomez Pen Letter on St. Junípero Serra

"Don’t Slander St. Junípero Serra", published Sept. 12, 2021 in The Wall Street Journal, by the leaders of the Archdioceses of San Francisco and Los Angeles. Spanish version also available through the link.

El Obispo Michael Barber anuncia que no hay ninguna exención religiosa

El Obispo Michael Barber, SJ, afirma que las exenciones religiosas no son posibles debido a que que el Vaticano ha declarado que es moralmente permisible que los católicos reciban la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Reconociendo que los católicos deben seguir sus conciencia, el Obispo establece una distinción entre objeciones por motivos religiosos y objeciones por razones de conciencia.