Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ

- 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
contact the bishop's office
- Verónica Rosas
  
  Executive Assistant
  
  VRosasoakdiocese.org
updates from bishop barber
- Official Clergy Appointments, July 8, 2022
  
  The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland has made the following clergy assignments. Details through the link.
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- Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, & Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. Discuss: "The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue"
  
  In “The Pain of Racism: Can Grace Ensue”, Bishop Barber shares his apology to all those who have experienced ad suffered from racism from Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. He also shares a discussion with Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr. on Fr. Augustus Tolton and thoughts on the established Racial Justice Task Force established in 2020.
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bishop's schedule
- july 1-31
  
  July 2
  10 am Confirmation – St. Anthony-Mary Help of Christians Parish,
  Oakland
  12 pm Confirmation – St. Elizabeth Parish, Oakland
  
  July 3
  12 pm Confirmation – St. James Parish, Fremont
  
  July 8
  Dinner with St. Patrick Seminary and University Auction Winners
  
  July 10
  7 am          Serve Breakfast with Catholic Worker Berkeley to Homeless at
  People’s Park.
  9:30 am     Mass and Pastoral Visit, St. Perpetua Parish, Lafayette
  
  July 21
  10 am        Priest Personnel Board
  1 pm          Presbyteral Council
  
  July 23
  9  am          Mass at Spanish Speaking Charismatic Renewal
    Congress, Divine Mercy Parish, Oakland
  
  July 27 – July 30
  Napa Institute, Napa
- August 1-31
  
  August 1-5
  Leading retreat for the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius – Wisconsin
  
  August 6-22
  Vacation
  
  August 19
  Eucharistic Revival Bishops Meeting
  
  August 23
  Priest Personnel Board
  Presbyteral Council
  
  August 28
  Dedication and Blessing of Bishop Cummins Center at Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland.
bishop's columns & interviews
more from bishop barber
- About Our Bishop
- Mass of Ordination for Bishop Barber
- Bishop's Homilies
- Liturgy Forms
Bishop's community presence
racism & the catholic church
- the sin of racism
  
  On June 18, 2020, the bishops of the California Catholic Conference released a video reenacting the Stations of the Cross to draw attention to the sin of racism and ask God’s help in eliminating it. Each station in the video was taped at a location with rich racial significance. The sixth Station of the Cross was taped at the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland where Oscar Grant was killed. The Way of the Cross is an ancient prayer, allowing people to enter into Jesus’ final outpouring of love.
- CCC Stations of the Cross: Overcoming racism
- Please visit the Diocese of Oakland Racial Justice Page
- our Former Bishops
  
  Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
  
  Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
  
  Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins
  
  Bishop Floyd L. Begin
  
  Visit our past Bishops Page
  
  Apostolic Administrator, 2012-13: Archbishop Alex J. Brunett
- Consultative Bodies
  
  Bishop's Administrative Council (BAC)
  
  College of Consultors
  
  Council of Priests/Presbyteral Council
  
  Diocesan Finance Council
- resources
  
  Official Portrait - Small
  Official Portrait - Medium
  Official Portrait - Large