News - Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ

Bishop Barber shares a statement announcing the retirement of Steve Wilcox, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Oakland. Follow the link to read his message of thanks for Steve's service to the diocese.

Bishop Michael Barber shared his story of being robbed at gunpoint on May 22, 2021 in Oakland during his daily walk. He shares his story to bring awareness to the epidemic of gun violence.

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.

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

Follow the link for a message from Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ about Alameda County (April 1, 2021) Orange Tier COVID-19 Restriction Updates now in effect in Contra Costa County, as of April 7, 2021.

Bishop Barber has issued a statement to the Church of the Assumption Parish community regarding the Alameda County District Attorney’s office conclusion its investigation regarding the parish’s financial situation.

Bishop Michael C Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Michael Castori, SJ, as vicar for clergy, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

Bishop Barber shares a message about increase to 50% capacity for indoor worship in Alameda County following its move to the Orange Tier of the COVID-19 reopening tier system. This change took effect March 31, 2021, with additional state guidance issued April 1.

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.

El Obispo Barber comparte un mensaje sobre el recientemente anunciado Proceso de Alineación de la Misión (MAP, por sus siglas en inglés) y nombra una Comisión que canalizará los recursos temporales para la misión, para que podamos dar frutos en cada rincón de la diócesis. Aprenda más sobre esta iniciativa a través del enlace.

Bishop Barber shares a message about the newly announced Mission Alignment Process and names a Commission that will channel the temporal resources for mission so that we may bear fruit in every corner of the diocese. Learn more through the link.