News - December 2021

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".
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January 2021 Issue of The Catholic Voice

Visit our Catholic Voice page to read the January issue all about Catholic Schools.
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2022 Marriage Prep Registration is Open!

Engaged couples are encouraged to read through and select the right course for them and secure your preferred date as soon as possible. If you are unsure which course is right for your situation, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life.
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U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Denounces FDA Decision on Chemical Abortion Pill

The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has issued a press release regarding the FDA decision to make abortion pills permanently available by mail and telehealth.
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Sharing the Christmas spirit with families affected by incarceration

The Diocese of Oakland's detention ministry collected over $10,500, which will be distributed, in the form of gift cards, to families affected by incarceration.
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Mission San Jose 225th Anniversary Celebrated throughout 2022.

Throughout 2022 learn about the fascinating aspects of Mission San Jose’s history: the native peoples, the prosperous land, the musical prominence, the most authentic reconstruction of the 21 California Missions, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Doing Twice the Good! A note from the Office of Mission Advancement

Double the impact of your year end giving using matching gift programs from your employer. Learn more through the link to see if your employer participates in these generous programs.
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