News - March 2024

On March 26, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. Details through the link.

The veteran Sister of the Blessed Sacrament wrote a 1972 book on Black power and spent many years as an educator, national organizer and evangelist. Read more about her life and impact through the link.

The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss.  Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series  workshop. Details through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has provided the following statement regarding the announcement by the Paulist Fathers that they will be ceasing their ministry at Holy Spirit-Newman Hall Parish in Berkeley this June. “It is with great sadness that I accept this decision by the Paulists, knowing it is determined by the reality of fewer active members in their order,” Bishop Barber said. Read the announcement through the link.

Bishop Barber shares the following pastoral assignments and appointments.

The Diocese of Oakland and the Chancery Department of Faith, Formation and Evangelization is proud to share that Fr. Leo Patalinghug will be visiting the Diocese from March 22, 2024 through March 26, 2024. Events will include a Morning Mass, Vigil Mass and Youth and Young Adult Masses and events. For locations and times, read through the link.

*Updated - English & Spanish guidelines for the Sacred Paschal Triduum and Easter Season. Any questions should be directed to Anthony Arteaga, Consultant on Liturgy in the Office of the Bishop, [email protected]