News - Life & Justice Ministries

The California Catholic Conference shares their powerful vision for a caring future in CA that will inspire Catholics and others of good will to support women, children and families in need in our communities. Full statement through the link.

Families and communities in the Philippines are reeling from the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Rai, known locally as Typhone Odette, which made landfall on December 16. Learn how you can support Catholic Relief Services and the thousands affected by this devastation through the link.

Ceasefire Oakland and Faith in Action Easy Bay invite all to join their first Ceasefire Walk of 2022 on Jan. 14. 6pm - 7:30pm. Locations and full schedule through the link.

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.

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.

The theme of this month's PIA newsletter is: Black Catholic History Month.

The special collection taking place in parishes across the nation on the weekend of November 20-21 supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Resources for parishes available through the link.

The SF Archdiocese is hosting a Women's Healing retreat, Dec. 10-12, for those who have had an abortion. Counseling, Mass and Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. This event is bilingual Spanish-English.

Healing Mass for those who have suffered a miscarriage or the loss of an infant.

On the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si', the California Bishops have issued a pastoral statement to renew and reengage our commitment to caring for our common home. Resources will be available for the Nov. 14 statewide parish Laudato Si Action Platform Plan. Learn more on our Environmental Justice page.

Ceasefire Walks: Actively preventing homicides and gun violence through Ceasefire, a partnership with the City of Oakland and other community partners that includes  weekly night walks and call-ins. Details for October, November and December Ceasefire Walks available through the link.

Read the September 17, 2021 statement from the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities on Abortion Funding in the Build Back Better Act.

Justice for Immigrants has shared an urgent Call to Action to Congress to provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of essential workers and their families, Dreamers, farm workers and TPS holders in the upcoming reconciliation package. More information through the link.

CCC is asking for all hands on deck to defeat SB 380, the bill extending physician-assisted suicide; and asking for prayer for Hurricane Ida victims. Learn more through the link.

Learn how CRS is aiding efforts in Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake there on August 14 and how you can support the effort.

Follow the link for Bishop Barber's letter to parishes supporting the life-affirming work of RealOptions clinics.

The Office of Life & Justice at the Diocese of Oakland shares an important action to stop taxpayer-funded abortion as House-passed legislation is taken up in the Senate this weekend. Sign the petition and share on social media - details through the link.

Grant proposals for up to $1,000 will be considered. The submission deadline is September 15, 2021. Additional details through the link.

The California Catholic Conference and the Diocese of Oakland encourage you to learn about the CA Covid-19 relief program which helps income eligible households with rent and utilities, both for past due and future payments. Income eligible applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship. More information available through the link.

Catholic Relief Services has decades of experience working in Gaza. With its partners, CRS’ immediate focus will be to meet the needs of families displaced and affected by this crisis, as they seek safety, stability and the means to rebuild their lives. They are providing families with food and basic supplies through electronic vouchers with local vendors across Gaza. Read through to learn how to support their important work.