• Bishop Barber Announces Clergy Appointments (En Español)
    El obispo Michael C. Barber, S.J. ha efectuado los siguientes nombramientos.
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  • Bishop Barber Announces Clergy Appointments
    Bishop Barber is pleased to announce several clergy appointments that take effect June 1 and July 1, 2021.
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  • 20 de Abril: Actualización del protocolo para COVID-19
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  • Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ: statement on guilty verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin (En Español)
    Follow the link to read the statement.
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  • Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ: statement on guilty verdict in trial of Derek Chauvin
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  • Bishop Barber's April 2021 Catholic Voice Column "An invitation: Come home to Mass"
    Bishop Barber's latest column is available in the online version of The Catholic Voice's April edition.
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  • April 8: Bishop Barber Shares COVID-19 Tier Updates for Contra Costa & Alameda Counties (ESP)
    8 DE ABRIL: EL OBISPO BARBER COMPARTE ACTUALIZACIONES SOBRE RESTRICCIONES RELACIONADAS CON COVID-19 PARA LOS CONDADOS DE CONTRA COSTA Y ALAMEDA
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  • April 8: Bishop Barber Shares COVID-19 Restriction Updates for Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
    Follow the link for a message from Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ about Alameda County (April 1, 2021) Orange Tier COVID-19 Restriction Updates now in effect in Contra Costa County, as of April 7, 2021.
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  • Bishop Barber Statement to Church of the Assumption Parish Community on April 7, 2021
    Bishop Barber has issued a statement to the Church of the Assumption Parish community regarding the Alameda County District Attorney’s office conclusion its investigation regarding the parish’s financial situation.
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  • Clergy Appointments: Father Michael Castori appointed Vicar for Clergy
    Bishop Michael C Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Michael Castori, SJ, as vicar for clergy, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
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  • Indoor, In-Person Worship Changes & More for Alameda County - Updated April 1
    Bishop Barber shares a message about increase to 50% capacity for indoor worship in Alameda County following its move to the Orange Tier of the COVID-19 reopening tier system. This change took effect March 31, 2021, with additional state guidance issued April 1.
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  • Bishop Barber's Statement on Violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
    Today, March 29, 2021, Bishop Barber has issued a Statement on Violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, denouncing all forms of hate, racism, and discrimination. Read through the link for his full statement.
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  • El obispo Barber anuncia Proceso de Alineación de la Misión (MAP)
    El Obispo Barber comparte un mensaje sobre el recientemente anunciado Proceso de Alineación de la Misión (MAP, por sus siglas en inglés) y nombra una Comisión que canalizará los recursos temporales para la misión, para que podamos dar frutos en cada rincón de la diócesis. Aprenda más sobre esta iniciativa a través del enlace.
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  • Bishop Barber Announces Mission Alignment Process (MAP)
    Bishop Barber shares a message about the newly announced Mission Alignment Process and names a Commission that will channel the temporal resources for mission so that we may bear fruit in every corner of the diocese. Learn more through the link.
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  • The Voice of the Shepherd: A dialogue on Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church
    Presented by Saint Mary's College of California, watch the recording of this panel event, held on March 3, 2021, featuring Bishop Michael C. Barber, along with Pam Harris, Director of the office of Ethnic Ministries, of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio and DeKarlos Blackmon, Director of the Secretariat of Life, Charity and Justice, Diocese of Austin, Texas.
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  • Vigilia de 40 días por la vida
    Obispo Barber hace un llamado para participar en campaña en defensa de la vida, del 17 de febrero al 23 de marzo de 2021.
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  • A peaceful, prayerful 40 Days for Life Vigil
    Bishop Barber invites the Diocese faithful to a “Great Prayer for Life” during the 40 Days for Life Vigil from February 17 – March 28 in locations around the Diocese.
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  • Bishop Barber Announces Clergy Assignments
    Most Rev. Michael Barber, SJ is pleased to announce new clergy assignments for Rev. Benjamin Mac Lingo and Rev. Jose Luis Barrios.
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  • Fallo de la Corte Suprema bloqueará restricciones para servicios de adoración en espacios interiores
    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.
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  • SCOTUS Ruling Will Re-Ease Restrictions on Indoor Worship
    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.
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