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Announcements of clergy appointments and retirement. Read through the link.Read More
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National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in the United States from Nov. 3-9, 2024. Please pray to our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, and lay leaders in service to the Church. As people of God, we are called to promote vocations in our communities. Read through the link to explore ways to cultivate religious and priestly vocations.Read More
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A polarized Church. A divided nation. Pope Francis calls for “a better kind of politics.” How will you respond? We can form our consciences for faithful citizenship: Vote responsibly! Take the pledge to Civilize It!Read More -
Bishop Barber, whose career includes teaching, recently shared with our Catholic school teachers his perspective on their influence in the lives and faith of their students.Read More
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La observancia de la solemnidad de Todos los Santos y la conmemoración de todos los fieles difuntos (Día de Difuntos) 2024.Read More
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The Office of Worship shares the attached liturgical notes for observances of the Solemnity of All Saints and All Souls’ Day.Read More
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Follow Vatican News' daily coverage of the second session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod, taking place in the Vatican to explore Synodality: “Communion, Participation, and Mission.”Read More
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World Mental Health Day is Oct. 10. Learn more about how the Catholic Church and Catholics are comforting the afflicted, including those impacted by mental health issues.Read More -
The universal Synod on Synodality is meeting in Rome Oct. 2-27. Learn about the contributions of our diocese here.Read More -
October is Respect Life Month, this year's theme reminds us that our response to Jesus' words in John 10:10, “I came so that they might have life,” includes respect for all human life. Respect Life Ministry resources available through the link.Read More -
Join with "Together in Action" under the Walking with Moms in Need nationwide initiative to end abortion. Bishop Barber invites all to join our prayer communities in Concord, Walnut Creek and El Cerrito from Sept. 25 - Nov. 3, 2024 to stand united in prayer and supportive action to create a culture of life.Read More -
Self-described organization of “sacred sassy sisters" has helped women of faith network and support one another for 25+ years. Read more about their fellowship, their service, their journey, and where you can find a group through the link.Read More -
Read Bishop Barber's October column, about Fr. Augustus Tolton, in The Catholic Voice.Read More -
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, requests that all parishes consider a special collection to support the Diocese of Hai Phong, Vietnam, which has been devastated along with the rest of northern Vietnam by Typhoon Yagi. Our diocese has a special relationship with the Hai Phong Diocese, which has provided two priests, Father Anthony Huong Van Le and Father Thi Van Hoang, to serve in our diocese. Voluntary second collection on September 29.Read More -
This food pantry, complete with drive-through service, uses the corporal acts of mercy as a map to serve.Read More -
Catholic election materials, voting resources, tools and guidance are available through the link.Read More
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Read the Policy Concerning Priests Being Away from Their Parish/Ministry to Lead or Accompany Pilgrimages, Retreats, etc. Effective September 1, 2024. Read through this link.Read More
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Read the Policy for Funeral Masses at Catholic Cemetery and Mortuary Chapels, adopted by the Diocesan Presbyteral Council on August 20, 2024 and confirmed by Bishop Michael Barber on September 1, 2024.Read More
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Chautauqua made a joyful return to the Diocese of Oakland for the first time in six years. The celebration took place at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland on Aug. 31. Chautauqua, or “the gathering of peoples,” was born of the desire to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures among the ethnic groups who call the Diocese of Oakland home. Learn more about the history of this Mass and details from this year's event through the link.Read More
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Read through the link for a request for input on VOIP providers and bids. Read through the link.Read More
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