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the weekly for chancery staff/parish administrators/clergy
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View Current Issue of The Weekly
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quick links
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updates
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News
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Calling all sewers! Holy Cross Lutheran in Livermore is hosting their August Sew-Fest to make simple dresses for youth in need around the world. Not a sewer? Cheerful cotton fabric donations accepted. Details through the link.Read More
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The Survivor Ministry of the Diocese of Oakland will be holding an online conversation to convene survivors of clergy sexual abuse and provide input on how healing and reconciliation services should be delivered at the Oakland Diocese. Details through the link.Read More -
This is a follow up to the directive published in the September 7, 2020 Admin Weekly, asking parishes to cease using music composed by David Haas until the investigation into allegations of his sexual assault have been completed. The letter from GIA confirms the permanent suspension of his music at public worship.Read More
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Bishop Barber shares his thoughts and prayers on coming "home" to the Eucharist. Watch this new video through the link.Read More
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On July 21, 2021, Gunnar Davison of the Church of Santa Maria received the habit of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, New York. He will now be known as Brother Joshua Mary. Read more through the link.Read More -
Bishop Barber issued a July 18 statement granting permission for the continued use of the Traditional Latin Mass while a review of Pope Francis’ Motu proprio Traditionis custodes, dated 16 July 2021 and regarding the use of the Roman liturgy prior to 1970, is underway. For the full text of Pope Francis' Motu proprio and Bishop Barber's statement read through the link.Read More
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Events
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Tuesday, August 3, 8:00 AM
Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register.Read More -
Tuesday, August 3, 2:00 PM
Bi-monthly Nourish call for caregivers of family/friends. Participation details available through the link.Read More -
Wednesday, August 4
This self paced online retreat explores the unacknowledged legacy of racial violence in our country. Program includes optional dialogue sessions. For more information, read through the link.Read More -
Thursday, August 5, 8:00 AM
Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register.Read More -
August 6, 9:00 AM - August 15, 7:00 PMJoin for a community celebration for the The Feast of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary at Church of the Assumption in San Leandro. Events August 6-15. Details through the link.Read More
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job openings
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For a listing of openings in the Diocese, Catholic Charities, parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations, please visit:
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clergy suitability for ministry
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Article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People states that "When a priest or deacon, not incardinated in the diocese/eparchy, is to engage in ministry in the diocese/eparchy, regardless of the length of time, the evaluation of his background may be satisfied through a written attestation of suitability for ministry supplied by his proper ordinary/major superior to the diocese/eparchy.”
The letter is specific to the event happening in the receiving diocese – the celebration of sacraments, a retreat, a presentation, etc. These letters must come directly from the major superior or bishop. They cannot be carried by the visiting clergy, nor can we accept “celebret” cards sent or carried by the visiting clergy. The letter of suitability for ministry should be sent to Chancellor Steve Wilcox, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland 94612. If schedules do not allow the letter to be sent via postal mail, please email to swilcox@oakdiocese.org or call 510-267-8334.
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