“The Sixtieth Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Keeping the Dream Alive” was held on August 28, 2023. A video recording of the dialogue along with resources are available through the link.

Join the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose for a benefit concert at the Dominican Center in Fremont in support of relief work in Maui after the devastating fire in Lahaina. Suggested $30 donation. RSVP required. Details through the link.

All Music Ministers are invited to join in the M. Roger Holland's II "Voice of My People" workshop in the Diocese of Oakland. This new work employs multiple genres from within the African diaspora. Free workshops 9/27/23 through 9/29/23 with performance on 9/30/23. Details through the link.

Read the August 22, 2023 update from Fr. Jayson Landeza from his visit in Maui, where he shared pastoral care and offered Mass for Filipino and Hispanic hotel workers. Complete text through the link.

August 28, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington for civil rights. On Saturday, August 26th, a commemorative 60th anniversary march will take place with a program from 8:00am - 1pm, and the march 1pm-3pm ET.

Details about fall 2023 festivals at the Catholic schools in our Diocese are available through the link. Check back as more schools get added to the calendar.

The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series of workshops. Details and registration through the link.

Melissa Vlach has been named the new Office Manager of the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Contact details and MAP cluster process updates available through the link.

RCIA (RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic faith? • Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. More information through the link.

PRAY THE ROSARY The St. Benedict Prayer Warriors and members of St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles, CA, pray THE ROSARY and read SCRIPTURE every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. on Zoom. Details through the link.

Thank you for your help in informing the public of the Bar Date Notice, an important element of our efforts to facilitate a compassionate and equitable outcome for survivors of sexual abuse. Judge William J. Lafferty has set a definitive deadline of September 11, 2023, (The "Bar Date") for survivors of sexual abuse to file claims in RCBO's Chapter 11 case. Further instructions and survey through the link.

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

Parish Chairpersons in every SPRED Center must attend the Manuscript pick -up. This meeting is intended for Parish Chairperson or a representative of the individual SPRED Centers. Two dates available. RSVP required. Details through the link.

For World Youth Day: We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

El Obispo Michael C. Barber, SJ, ha nombrado al padre Raphael Zwolenkiewicz, OFM Conv. como párroco de Nuestra Señora de la Gracia (Our Lady of Grace Parish), en Castro Valley, a partir del 1 de agosto de 2023 y como párroco de la Parroquia de la Transfiguración (Transfiguration Parish), también en Castro Valley, a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2023, fecha en la que se establece el nuevo grupo diocesano para esas dos parroquias. Detalles a través del enlace.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Raphael Zwolenkiewicz, OFM Conv. as pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Castro Valley, effective August 1, 2023 and as pastor of Transfiguration Parish, also in Castro Valley, effective September 1, 2023, the date on which the new diocesan cluster of those two parishes is established. Further details through the link.

2023 marks the retraining year for all clergy and employees in the Diocese of Oakland. The State of California mandates this training for any employer with over 500 employees, one hour of training for non- supervisors, and 2 hours of training for supervisors. This applies to anyone who is employed, no matter the hours or position. Important details on the compliance process through the link.