October 1 - COVID-19 Update: No Indoor Public Worship yet for Alameda County

Alameda County has not yet approved resuming indoor public worship. We expect this permission to come soon, but until it does, it is very important to comply with the county order not to have any indoor services in Alameda County parishes at this time.

October 1 - COVID-19 Update: "Indoor Public worship" for Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County is now able to resume "indoor public worship" effective immediately. Follow the link for the full post with a note from Bishop Michael C. Barber that contains guidance, reminders, and adaptations.

Press Release: U.S. Bishops’ Virtual Rosary on the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary - Oct. 7

The USCCB will host a virtual rosary on Wednesday, October 7 for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez and several bishops from around our country will pray a part of the rosary live on the USCCB’s YouTube channel and Facebook page 10/7 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). Details through the link.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, as USCCB Education Committee Chairman, issues statement on Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act

40 Days For Life Vigil September 23 - November 1

An invitation from Bishop Barber to join in peaceful, prayerful vigil for the fundamental rights of the unborn at Planned Parenthood locations around the Oakland Diocese. Follow the link to learn more about how to get involved.

Obispo Barber: Simplemente no podemos vivir sin la Eucaristía

Siga el enlace para leer la columna del obispo Barber en The Catholic Voice (La Voz Católica).

Celebrating Our 16 New Deacons

Deacon Tim Moore presented the 16 men to Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, on Sept. 9 in the Spiritual Garden of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pittsburg. Follow the link to read about the Diaconate Ordination Mass given by Bishop Barber.

Celebrating Our New Priests Ordained on September 5

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, ordained four men to the priesthood on Sept. 5, 2020. Follow the link to read about their ordination Mass and the words of guidance Bishop offered to them.

Bishop Barber: We simply cannot live without the Eucharist

Follow the link to read Bishop Barber's column in The Catholic Voice.

US Bishops Respond to Court Decision on TPS for Central American Immigrants

Lives Will Be Upended: Bishops Respond to Court Decision Allowing An End to Temporary Protected Status for Over 200,000 People

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 (Español)

El Presidente del Subcomité de Asuntos Hispanos Reflexiona Sobre las Contribuciones y el Liderazgo de los Hispanos en la Iglesia

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman of Hispanic Affairs Reflects on Hispanic Contributions and Leadership in the Church.

Cinco nuevos nombramientos dentro del clero

El obispo Michael C. Barber ha anunciado cinco nuevos nombramientos dentro del clero, a partir del 7 y 15 de septiembre de 2020

Formación Del Grupo De Trabajo De Justicia Racial De La Diocesis De Oakland

El Reverendísimo Michael Barber, SJ, Obispo de la Diócesis de Oakland, anunció hoy la formación del grupo de trabajo para la Justicia Racial, de la Diócesis de Oakland, encargado de examinar las muchas formas en que el pecado de racismo aflige al pueblo de Dios en la Diócesis.

New Clergy Appointments

Bishop Barber has announced five new clergy appointments, effective September 7 and 15, 2020.

Statewide, Year-Long Effort Begins with Listening Session with African American Catholic Community to Examine the Impact of Racism

Bishop Barber Announces Formation Of Oakland Diocese Racial Justice Task Force

On this Feast Day of St. Peter Claver, the Diocese of Oakland is launching a Task Force for Racial Justice to examine the many ways the sin of racism afflicts the People of God in the Diocese.

Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate (en Espanol)

En noviembre de 2019, la USCCB lanzó una iniciativa de un año de duración pidiendo cortesía antes de las elecciones nacionales de 2020. Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate reconoce la larga tradición de participación católica en el ámbito público. La iniciativa pide a los católicos que prometan cortesía, claridad y compasión en un diálogo respetuoso.

Civilize It: Dignity Beyond Debate

In November of 2019, the USCCB launched a yearlong initiative calling for civility ahead of the 2020 national elections. Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate recognizes the long tradition of Catholic engagement in the public arena. The initiative asks Catholics to pledge civility, clarity and compassion in respectful dialogue.