News - Updates and directives

El obispo Barber ha emitido una declaración en respuesta al fallo del 5 de febrero de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos sobre la adoración en áreas interiores en California. Declaración completa a través del enlace.

Bishop Barber has issued a statement in response to the Feb. 5 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding indoor worship in CA. Full statement through the link.

The Diocese of Oakland has released a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for which strongly recommends all clergy, employees, and volunteers get the vaccine as soon as possible. Full policy available through the link.

In partnership with the Catholic health systems and Catholic Charities throughout the Golden State, the Catholic Bishops of California urge all Californians to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Full statement through the link.

En colaboración con los sistemas de salud católicos y las organizaciones de Caridades Católicas de todo el Estado Dorado, los Obispos Católicos de California instan a todos los californianos a vacunarse.

The USCCB Secretariat of Pro Life Activities shares important answers to Key Ethical Questions about Covid-19 vaccines.

Dec. 21, 2020 statement from the Vatican on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a news release regarding the moral acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccines. This release and their full statement are available through the link.

Los obispos de California aprobaron una declaración sobre la aceptabilidad moral de las dos vacunas contra COVID-19 que estarán disponibles al público este mes. El obispo Michael C. Barber ha emitido su propia declaración de apoyo a esta decisión.

The California bishops approved a statement regarding the moral acceptability of the two COVID-19 vaccines coming to the public this month. Bishop Barber has issued his own statement in support of this decision.

In a statement December 3, 2020, the California Catholic Conference affirms that the imminent Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable. Full statement, English and Spanish, through the link.

Effective immediately, parishes in the Diocese of Oakland have revised their protocols for Catholics to attend Mass and receive Holy Communion. Follow the link for full details.

"Your home is a holy place; worship the Lord there." Bishop Barber shares a message of hope for the Oakland Diocese faithful as we contend with the increase in COVID-19 cases and all the challenges it brings throughout our state.

Debido a un aumento significativo en casos de COVID-19 y hospitalizaciones, el Condado de Contra Costa ha modificado el límite de ocupación en áreas interiores.

Due to a marked increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Contra Costa County has modified the occupancy level for indoor gathers. Effective Friday, Nov. 6, parishes may only allow indoor attendance at Masses to be at 25% occupancy or 100 people, whichever is fewer—the same as Alameda County.

28 de octubre -  El Condado de Contra Costa permitirá aumentar la capacidad de asistentes para el culto en áreas interiore

Contra Costa County has advanced to a less-restrictive COVID-19 tier. Effective immediately, indoor worship in the County can increase capacity to 50% occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Additional details through the link.

A partir de octubre, el Condado de Alameda permitirá el culto público restringido en áreas interiores. Las parroquias del Condado de Alameda pueden reanudar las misas en áreas interiores a su discreción. La Diócesis de Oakland requiere que todas las parroquias cumplan con los protocolos litúrgicos que se emitieron desde el pasado12 de junio y se modificaron el primero de octubre. Los protocolos incluyen limitar la asistencia a en áreas interiores al 25 por ciento, sin exceder un máximo de 100 personas. Siga el enlace para más información.

Alameda County will now allow restricted indoor public worship, effective Oct. 23. Parishes in Alameda County may resume indoor Masses at their discretion. The Diocese of Oakland is requiring all parishes to abide by liturgical protocols which were issued June 12 and modified Oct. 1. The protocols include limiting indoor attendance to 25%, not exceeding 100 people. Follow the link for more details.