News - June 2023

Diocesan Eucharistic Revival Congress FAQs in Spanish

Apollo Regacho awarded Knights of Peter Claver Scholarship

Bishop O'Dowd student Apollo Regacho has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Knights of Peter Claver, Fr. Jay Matthews Council #336 Scholarship. Read his inspiring essay through the link.

Lay Mission Project - Igniting the Lay Vocation

Bishop Barber has brought the Lay Mission Project to the diocese of Oakland, and is offering it to ALL parishes! Read more through the link.

Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, a Black religious sister who founded the country’s first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829. Read the article from the Catholic News Agency through the link.

St. Patrick's Seminary (Menlo Park) Tour - September 23, 2023

Join the Diocese of Oakland Office of Vocations for a tour of St. Patrick's Seminary. Open to all interested discerners, including *high school male and female altar servers (*minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). RSVP required. Full schedule through the link.

Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacon - June 24, 2023, 10a at Old Mission San Jose Church

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty Triune God, the Diocese of Oakland joyfully announces and invites you to attend the Ordination of Juan Carlos Ponce and John Paul Rabago to the Sacred Order of Deacon through the imposition of hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit by The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ Bishop of Oakland.

Institute for Black Catholic Studies Announces Dates for Summer 2023 Session

The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held June 25 - July 14, 2023, in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU. Details through the link.

Chancery Names Dr. Chiquita Tuttle to new African American Pastoral Center Post

The Chancery Office of the Diocese of Oakland is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chiquita T. Tuttle as Coordinator for the African American Pastoral Center (AAPC). Read more about Dr. Tuttle and the AAPC through the link.

Summer Concert Series at Cathedral of Christ the Light

Five upcoming organ concerts at The Cathedral to enjoy this summer! Schedule available through the link.

Love & Responsibility Bay Area Presents Catholic Night at the Fair

Join together at this year's Alameda County Fair.

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the RESTORE ACT

Adequate and nutritious food is a basic need and a fundamental human right. Nothing should stand in the way of people having access to the food they need to live. Ask your members of Congress to support the RESTORE Act which eliminates the ban on SNAP benefits for people with drug-related felony convictions.

NEW! Parish Festivals

Have a parish festival coming up? Submit it to The Catholic Voice so we can help spread the word. Submission instructions available through the link.

In honor of the work St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County (SVdP) has done in the county for over 59 years to provide basic needs assistance to thousands of vulnerable families, District 7 California State Senator Steve Glazer has selected St. Vincent de Paul as the 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year. Read more through the link.

Join the Lay Mission Project Today

The Lay Mission Project is an apostolate devoted to igniting the Faith of lay Catholics and helping them discern and live out their unique vocations.

Santa Clara University Graduate Programs in Pastoral Ministries, Fall 2023

Santa Clara's "Santa Clara University's M.A. in Pastoral Ministries seeks to transform hearts and lives through the engagement of theology and ministry. Available in-person, online, or in a hybrid modality, elevate your understanding on ministry on your schedule. Details and registration through the link.

DERC: Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQ's through the link include valuable information about adult, youth and volunteer registration as well as helpful links for lodging and transportation. Read through the link.

33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration

Fr. Erik Villa's invites the Faithful of the Diocese to a join the 33 Day Preparation for Total Consecration in preparation for the 2023 Eucharistic Revival. This pre event for the DERC uses the Saint Louis de Montfort Method. Program offered in English and Spanish and will include both children and adults. Read Fr. Erik's letter and access the registration website through the link.

CYO Spring Sports End With An Exciting Post Season

The CYO Spring Sports – Track & Field, Girls' Basketball (West Diocese) and Boys' Sand Volleyball have ended with a postseason meet, playoff and tournament. Over 500 runners competed in the Diocesan Track and Field Championship Meet, 35 Girls' CYO Basketball teams (in the western half of the diocese) played in Girls' CYO Basketball Playoffs, and 16 Boys' CYO Sand Volleyball teams played in the annual CYO Sand Volleyball Tournament. Click the link above for more information and results from these season-ending events.