The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss. Although there is no right or wrong path, these are stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in this eight-week series of workshops. Details and registration through the link.

Melissa Vlach has been named the new Office Manager of the Cathedral of Christ the Light. Contact details and MAP cluster process updates available through the link.

RCIA (RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic faith? • Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. More information through the link.

PRAY THE ROSARY The St. Benedict Prayer Warriors and members of St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles, CA, pray THE ROSARY and read SCRIPTURE every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. on Zoom. Details through the link.

Thank you for your help in informing the public of the Bar Date Notice, an important element of our efforts to facilitate a compassionate and equitable outcome for survivors of sexual abuse. Judge William J. Lafferty has set a definitive deadline of September 11, 2023, (The "Bar Date") for survivors of sexual abuse to file claims in RCBO's Chapter 11 case. Further instructions and survey through the link.

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

Parish Chairpersons in every SPRED Center must attend the Manuscript pick -up. This meeting is intended for Parish Chairperson or a representative of the individual SPRED Centers. Two dates available. RSVP required. Details through the link.

For World Youth Day: We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

El Obispo Michael C. Barber, SJ, ha nombrado al padre Raphael Zwolenkiewicz, OFM Conv. como párroco de Nuestra Señora de la Gracia (Our Lady of Grace Parish), en Castro Valley, a partir del 1 de agosto de 2023 y como párroco de la Parroquia de la Transfiguración (Transfiguration Parish), también en Castro Valley, a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2023, fecha en la que se establece el nuevo grupo diocesano para esas dos parroquias. Detalles a través del enlace.

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has appointed Father Raphael Zwolenkiewicz, OFM Conv. as pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Castro Valley, effective August 1, 2023 and as pastor of Transfiguration Parish, also in Castro Valley, effective September 1, 2023, the date on which the new diocesan cluster of those two parishes is established. Further details through the link.

2023 marks the retraining year for all clergy and employees in the Diocese of Oakland. The State of California mandates this training for any employer with over 500 employees, one hour of training for non- supervisors, and 2 hours of training for supervisors. This applies to anyone who is employed, no matter the hours or position. Important details on the compliance process through the link.

Bishop Barber shares his message of support for the appointment of Bishop-elect Fr. Steven Maekawa, O.P., as Bishop of Fairbanks, and asks Diocese of Oakland faithful to promise him our prayers and support.

Bishop O'Dowd student Apollo Regacho has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Knights of Peter Claver, Fr. Jay Matthews Council #336 Scholarship. Read his inspiring essay through the link.

Bishop Barber has brought the Lay Mission Project to the diocese of Oakland, and is offering it to ALL parishes! Read more through the link.

Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, a Black religious sister who founded the country’s first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829. Read the article from the Catholic News Agency through the link.

Join the Diocese of Oakland Office of Vocations for a tour of St. Patrick's Seminary. Open to all interested discerners, including *high school male and female altar servers (*minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). RSVP required. Full schedule through the link.

The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held June 25 - July 14, 2023, in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU. Details through the link.