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Schools are invited to send a list of their 2022 graduates for publication online on The Catholic Voice page of the Diocese of Oakland website. Submission details through the link.

Karen Goodshaw has accepted the position of Associate Superintendent for the Diocesan Catholic Schools Department. Ms. Goodshaw's wealth of experience in both public and Catholic schools will be a great benefit to our school leaders as she works with principals and pastors to find ways to strengthen school vitality well into the future. Learn more about Ms. Goodshaw's experience and perspective through the link.

All students in grades 4 through 6 in the Diocese of Oakland are invited to participate in “MISSION 225: THEN AND NOW” Art Contest as part of Mission San Jose’s 225th Anniversary Commemoration. Open March 1-31. Details through the link.

The U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman expressed his gratitude to Catholic Schools and applauded bipartisan legislation honoring Catholic Schools in Feb. 7 news release from USCCB.

Please see the attached, updated Festivals and Events Policy for parishes and schools, in the Diocese of Oakland. Questions/clarifications should be directed to the Diocesan Insurance & Benefits Department (Kathleen Rabbach at [email protected] or Lisa Carlson at [email protected]).

CSDO Superintendent Currier reflects on the past year, shares thanks for former Superintendent Kathleen Radecke's service, and looks ahead to the 2021/2022 school year.

Please visit page 3 of the current digital edition of the Catholic Voice for a message from our FACE Director, Terri Porter.

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.

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.

Diana Bitz, Safe Environment Coordinator, reminds our Diocese community about the required employee, clergy, and volunteer training in abuse awareness through Virtus as well as resources for April's Child Abuse Awareness month.

Catholic school educator and parent Nicole Lewis shares her family's story of how FACE is making Catholic education possible for so many.

The principal of St David of Wales in Richmond, Kenny Farr II, will be on Ellen DeGeneres Monday, February 8th, at 4PM. Tune in and watch with us as our Catholic Schools and our Diocese are represented on National TV!

Bishop Barber, as United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Chairman of Catholic Education, applauds bipartisan legislation honoring contributions of Catholic schools.

Catholic Charities East Bay and the St. Vincent de Paul Society are hosting a free drive-thru food distribution. Anyone in need is welcome. Masks required.

The 43rd Annual FACE Gala will take place on April 24, 2021 in a virtual format. Additional details and registration information coming soon. We hope you can join us!

On January 25, the newest issue of The Catholic Voice will be available online. This issue includes a feature on Catholic elementary schools in our Diocese. You can access the issue through the link.

FACE will be hosting its 2nd annual #GivingTuesday drive on December 1, 2020. This year, donations will be 100% matched up to $50,000! FACE provides tuition assistance to students who attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland, based on financial need without regard to an applicant's religion, gender, ethnicity, or citizenship. Details about FACE #GivingTuesday through the link.