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Bishop Barber issued a July 18 statement granting permission for the continued use of the Traditional Latin Mass while a review of Pope Francis’ Motu proprio Traditionis custodes, dated 16 July 2021 and regarding the use of the Roman liturgy prior to 1970, is underway. For the full text of Pope Francis' Motu proprio and Bishop Barber's statement read through the link.

El obispo Michael C. Barber, SJ, anunció el levantamiento de la dispensación para asistir a Misa dominical en persona, a partir del 15 de agosto.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has announced the lifting of the dispensation to attend Mass in person, effective Aug. 15.

View Bishop Barber's statement about the new The Catholic Voice Magazine.

Bishop Barber invites all Catholics to join church leaders in a community wide prayer vigil. Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 5:00pm, Elmhurst Park, 98th Ave. & B Street, Oakland. Gather to pray for peace in the city of Oakland and victims of violent crimes. Sponsored by Bay Area Community Benefit Organization.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, and the Racial Justice Task Force of the Diocese of Oakland share this prayer commemorating Juneteenth.

Effective June 15, 2021, with the state's reopening plans, the Diocese of Oakland has updated worship guidance to share. Follow the link for a message from Bishop Barber in English & Spanish, as well as the guidance document.

The Apostolic Letter issued “Motu Proprio” by the Supreme Pontiff Francis “Antiquum ministerium” institutes the ministry of Catechist. Full letter available through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed a longtime Catholic educator as superintendent of diocesan schools. Dr. Andrew T. Currier, currently president of Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, will begin work as superintendent on July 1. Full statement in English and Spanish available through the link.

Bishop Barber asks our faithful to stand together in prayer to end gun violence. Follow the link to read his full statement and learn about upcoming events to join our community in prayer.

Bishop Barber asks our faithful to stand together in prayer to end gun violence. Follow the link to read his full statement and learn about upcoming events to join our community in prayer.

El obispo Michael C. Barber, S.J. ha efectuado los siguientes nombramientos.

Bishop Barber is pleased to announce several clergy appointments that take effect June 1 and July 1, 2021.

The California Catholic Conference has shared resources for those helping our brothers and sisters who struggle with mental illness and for those struggling themselves. Details through the link.

Due to recent changes to state guidance on COVID-19 restrictions related to houses of worship, we have updates regarding Mass capacity, the Eucharist, music, use of Holy Water, provisions for various parts of Mass, etc. Please follow the link for details.

Follow the link to read the statement.

Follow the link to read the statement.

Bishop Barber's latest column is available in the online version of The Catholic Voice's April edition.

8 DE ABRIL: EL OBISPO BARBER COMPARTE ACTUALIZACIONES SOBRE RESTRICCIONES RELACIONADAS CON COVID-19 PARA LOS CONDADOS DE CONTRA COSTA Y ALAMEDA