News - June 2020

USCCB Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Blaine Amendment Case

Bishop Barber, as USCCB chair of Catholic Education, joins chair of Religious Liberty Committee in statement on Supreme Court’s decision in Blaine Amendment Case

CA Catholic Conference Statement Addresses St. Junipero Serra Statue Removal

Bishop Barber, as a member of the California Catholic Conference, joined in a statement addressing the call to remove statues of St. Junipero Serra. You can read the California Catholic Conference’s statement here

Virtual Marriage & Family Life classes in August, 2020.

In an effort to assist engaged couples during the COVID-19 restrictions, the Office of Marriage & Family Life continues to offer 16 hours of marriage preparation with presenting couples virtually in July and August. For registration, visit www.EastBayCatholic.com.

Las Vidas De Los Negros Importan Declaración del Obispo Michael C. Barber

El padre Aidan McAleenan y yo estamos de acuerdo: Black Lives Matter (Las vidas de los negros importan

Como Iglesia Católica, no podemos ser simplemente observadores

Esta columna apareció originalmente en la edición del 22 de junio de 2020 de La Voz Católica (The Catholic Voice). Ray Kelly, el comisionado de policía retirado de la ciudad de Nueva York, calificó el asesinato de George Floyd como “el peor acto de brutalidad policial que he visto”. Desde que esto ocurrió, hemos visto protestas y manifestaciones en todo el país.

Collection of Rice Bowl Donations

Due to Covid-19 Shelter In Place, the donations for the CRS Rice Bowl donations were not collected. Please collect now and return to your Parish office.

"Steubenville Live” Event Live-streaming in July

The San Francisco Archdiocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry office invites all youth and young adults to attend “2020 Steubenville Live.”

Bishop's Column: As the Catholic Church, we can’t just be observers

Read Bishop Barber's latest column in the June 22, 2020 issue, Vol. 58 No. 9, of The Catholic Voice.

Black Lives Matter: Statement of Bishop Barber

Bishop Barber: "I believe to eradicate racism requires a conversion of each person’s mind and heart, which means we must start from our belief in a God who loves each one of us, indiscriminately and irrevocably."

Marriage Preparation Classes (Virtual) coming in July and August.

The Office of Marriage & Family Life is still providing Marriage Preparation (16 hours) virtually at least through July in both English (July 11-12) and Spanish (July 17-18). Remarriage course August 2-3.

Bishops' Roundtable Series

USCCB has begun a new series of online Bishop's Roundtable. Topics explore resources and initiatives.

El Obispo Barber comenta sobre el fallo de SCOTUS DACA

El Obispo Michael C. Barber, SJ, dijo: “Hoy, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos emitió una opinión que impede la terminación del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA).

Bishop Barber's comments on SCOTUS DACA Ruling

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, said, “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion preventing the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This means approximately 30,000 young adults in the Diocese of Oakland are protected, and can continue to contribute to our communities.

Evento Virtual sobre Inmigración, Censo, Cuido de la Salud, Derechos de Inquilinos y Más!

Únase al evento virtual para obtener más información sobre las redadas de ICE, el Censo, los derechos de los inquilinos, el proceso The Clean Slate (para cancelar o eliminar antecedentes penales), DACA y recursos importantes en los condados de Alameda y Contra Costa.

Faith In Action East Bay, Virtual Event, June 27, 2020

Join the virtual event to learn more about ICE raids, the Census, Tenant's rights, The Clean Slate process, DACA and important Alameda and Contra Costa resources.

La Diócesis de Oakland establece protocolos para reanudar misas públicas

En colaboración con las otras diócesis católicas de California, y siguiendo las directrices de los funcionarios públicos de los condados de Alameda y Contra Costa, el obispo Michael C. Barber, SJ, ha emitido protocolos para la reanudación de las misas públicas en la diócesis de Oakland.

Diocese of Oakland establishes protocol for resuming public Masses.

In collaboration with the other Catholic dioceses of California and following the directives of the public officials of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has issued protocols for the resumption of public Masses in the Diocese of Oakland. Alameda County will allow indoor, public religious services on June 19 and Contra Costa County provisionally on July 1.

Oficina para el avance de nuestra misión

A mediados de marzo pasado, cuando las oficinas de la Cancillería tuvieron que cerrar debido a la pandemia, nuestra rutina para el procesamiento de contribuciones financieras y reconocimientos se detuvo.

CLASES VIRTUALES INTRODUCTORIAS SOBRE EL MODELO CREIGHTON

Las clases virtuales introductorias sobre el Sistema modelo Creighton de planificación familiar natural (Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning ) se han programado para el primer sábado del mes, a las 10:30 a.m., y el tercer lunes de cada mes, a las 7:00 p.m.

Celebremos El Día del Padre

Hay muchos recursos disponibles para resaltar el papel esencial de los padres en la vida de la familia. Le recomendamos que visite https://www.respectlife.org/fathers-day, donde encontrará pasos simples, anuncios, intercesiones, reflexiones de la homilía y ejemplos de actividades.