Welcome to the Diocese of Oakland, and to the vibrant Catholic communities of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Please join us in all the celebrations and ministries the Diocese offers. Our Diocese is a place of prayer where we embody the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, strengthen parishioners' Sunday experience, and form Missionary Disciples.
May our patroness, Our Lady Queen of the World, help us to follow our Lord in a spirit of justice, mercy and love.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ
Bishop of Oakland
March 27-30
Retreat for the College of Seminarians of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
April 1
12:10 p.m. Eighth Grade Day Mass (Group 1) – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 2
12:10 p.m. Eighth Grade Day Mass (Group 2) – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 3
College of Consultors Meeting
Visit with Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of The Synod and Jesuit School of Theology Staff
April 6
11 a.m. Mass and special blessing for Pilgrims traveling to Order of Malta Lourdes Pilgrimage - Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
1 p.m. Lenten Talk- Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 7
7 p.m. Lenten Reconciliation Service – Christ the King-
St. Stephen Parish, Pleasant Hill
April 8
California Catholic Conference Committee on Catholic Education Meeting
April 11
7 p.m. Solemn Vespers and Benediction and Holy Hour for 2025 Jubilee, Old Mission San Jose, Fremont.
April 12
11 a.m. Young Ladies’ Institute Mass and Luncheon - St. Joseph Parish, Pinole
April 13
11 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
5 p.m. Palm Sunday Mass with Inmates – West County
Detention Center, Richmond
April 15
11 a.m. Chrism Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
Luncheon for Priests
Priest Personnel Board Meeting
April 16
8:10 a.m St. Isidore School Mass – St. Isidore Parish, Danville
April 17
1:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Inmates – Santa Rita Jail, Dublin
7 p.m. In Coena Domini Mass for Holy Thursday – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland; Followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose
April 18
12 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord– Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 19
8 p.m. Easter Vigil – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 20
11 a.m. Solemn Easter Sunday Mass – Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
April 26
12 p.m. Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation - All Saints Parish, Hayward
April 27
12 .p.m. Mass and Installation of Pastor – St. Anne Parish, Union City
5 p.m. Celebration of Mass and the Sacrament of Confirmation - St. Mary’s College, Moraga
April 30
Founders Day Mass, De La Salle High School, Concord
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Apostolic Administrator, 2012-13: Archbishop Alex J. Brunett
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