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

"Gather 'round", St. Mary's College virtual spring musical will debut May 11. Details, including ticket information, available through the link.

The Diocese of Oakland is seeking a Victim's Assistance Coordinator. Details through the link.

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.

All RCIA Coordinators must register their confirmandi by April 15 and all adult confirmation paperwork must be submitted no later than April 30, 2021.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Due to the continuing restrictions and progress of the pandemic, we are sad to announce that there will be no 2021 CYO Track and Field season. Read more details through the link.

San Damiano is now hosting groups of 25 or less outside. Bring your staff for a meeting, training, or wellness day. You can book a one-day with lunch or multi-day that includes meals. Fill out the information request form through the link.

Presented by Saint Mary's College of California, watch the recording of this panel event, held on March 3, 2021, featuring Bishop Michael C. Barber, along with Pam Harris, Director of the office of Ethnic Ministries, of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio and DeKarlos Blackmon, Director of the Secretariat of Life, Charity and Justice, Diocese of Austin, Texas.

Fiserv, parent company of the Clover POS platform, has a $10,000 Back2Business grant program. Applications for our area open March 8 and close March 15, 2021

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.

Parishioner shares his good fortune, offers Bishop’s Appeal matching grant or Newman Hall/Holy Spirit parish. By Michele Jurich The Catholic Voice