Catholic Schools Honored through House/Senate BiPartisan Resolution

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

Diocese of Oakland 2021 Lenten Guidelines

Parish resources and information for the 2021 Lenten season.

Diocese of Oakland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Jan. 28, 2021)

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.

Father Jimmy Macalinao, Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization (En Español)

Obispo Michael C. Barber le da la bienvenida al Padre Jimmy Macalinao al equipo de liderazgo de la Diócesis de Oakland

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.

Vacúnese para proteger su salud y la de su comunidad

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.

Father Jimmy Macalinao, Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization

Bishop Barber shares an announcement about the appointment of Fr. Jimmy as Director of the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization. This appointment is effective February 1, 2021.

Bishop Barber Joins USCCB Statement on Inauguration of President Biden

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, on behalf of the USCCB, offers prayers for the new President and his family. Bishop Barber joins in this unifying statement, available through the link.

Marking U.S. Presidential Inauguration with Dignity and Prayer

Please join in prayer on January 20 for President-Elect Biden, for our country, and all her leaders. We share with you the "Prayer for Our Government" by Archbishop John Carroll, First Bishop of the United States.

Declaración Sobre Justicia Racial

Declaración sobre justicia racial por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, S.J., Obispo de Oakland y el Grupo de Trabajo para la Justicia Racial de la Diócesis de Oakland.

Bishop Barber and the Diocese of Oakland Task Force for Racial Justice have published a statement on racial justice to share widely with parishes in our diocese. The statement is available in multiple languages through the link.

USCCB: Update on Key Ethical Questions About Covid-19 Vaccines

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

Clergy Assignments: El Padre Lawrence D’Anjou es nombrado Vicario General de la Diócesis de Oakland

Clergy Assignments: Father Lawrence D’Anjou appointed Vicar General for Diocese of Oakland

Bishop Barber has announced the appointment of Fr. Lawrence C. D'Anjou as Vicar General of the Diocese of Oakland.

Nota sobre la moralidad del uso de algunas vacunas contra la Covid-19

From the Vatican: Note on the morality of using some anti-Covid-19 vaccines

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

Oportunidad de formación para interesados en el diaconado

Obispo convoca a nueva clase para la formación de diáconos permanentes en la Diócesis de Oakland.

Bishop Barber Announces New Priest & Pastoral Assignments

Bishop Barber is pleased to share news of four priesthood appointments (effective Jan. 1, 2021) and a pastoral assignment (effective Dec. 31, 2020). Details about the appointments available through the link.

U.S. Bishops Provide Moral Acceptability Rationale for 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.

An Advent Message from Bishop Barber (En Español)

"Escuche, actúe y comparta la travesía hacia la Navidad" Por el Reverendísimo Michael C. Barber, SJ