News - Life & Justice Ministries

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.

The latest issue of the Parishes in Action Newsletter is now available. This issue focuses on the issue of Racial Justice. Follow the link to view the newsletter (English & Spanish).

Created in partnership between CMN and RENEW International, Dignity and the Death Penalty is a seven session, small group based on the insights of Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ. The resource employs Catholic teaching, current statistics, personal testimonies, and reflection questions, prompting in-depth discussion around the brokenness of the criminal legal system and life-affirming alternatives to capital punishment.

Click through the link to learn more about Catholic Relief Services response to these crises and how you can support these efforts.

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.

Registration is open for our first virtual webinar with Real Options Obria Clinics on May 15, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30 am/Reserve la fecha para el primer taller virtual con las clínicas Real Options Obria Clinics. Tendrá lugar el 15 de mayo de 2021 de 10:00 a 11:30 am.

Follow the link to read the statement.

Follow the link to read the statement.

In conjunction with the commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Catholic bishops of California have released a new pastoral resource to help guide pastors in ministering to victims of violent crime. Learn more through the link.

Today, March 29, 2021, Bishop Barber has issued a Statement on Violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, denouncing all forms of hate, racism, and discrimination. Read through the link for his full statement.

The Church needs good and holy priests, it needs good and holy religious, it needs good and holy married couples and all the other vocations mentioned above. The different vocations complement each other and build upon each other. They make for a vibrant Church built of ‘living stones’ to carry the message of God’s love in Jesus to others. Learn more through the link.

Kicking off with a Mass on Feb. 21, this webinar series is for those actively participating/interested in getting involved in any aspect of restorative justice ministry and chaplaincy. Information and registration through the link.