# Diocese of Oakland

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## Posts

- [The Weekly - October 19, 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-weekly-october-19-2026/)
- [2026 Ballot Resource Guide](https://www.oakdiocese.org/2026-ballot-resource-guide/)
- [Applications open for the School for Pastoral Ministry](https://www.oakdiocese.org/applications-open-for-the-school-for-pastoral-ministry/)
- [The Weekly - October 12, 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-weekly-october-12-2026/)
- [School for Pastoral Ministry Financial Assistance Request 2026-2027](https://www.oakdiocese.org/spm-financial-assistance-request/)
- [The School for Pastoral Ministry Application 2026-2027](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-school-for-pastoral-ministry-application-2026-2027/)
- [The Weekly - October 5, 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-weekly-october-5-2026/)
- [The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-beatification-of-archbishop-fulton-sheen/)
- [The Weekly - September 28, 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-weekly-september-28-2026/)
- [The Weekly](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-weekly-signup/)
- [Bishop Barber honors St. Francis, Ohlone people at Mission Mass Aug. 22](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishop-barber-honors-st-francis-ohlone-people-at-mission-mass-aug-22/)
- [St. Francis of Assisi Pilgrimage Sites](https://www.oakdiocese.org/st-francis-of-assisi-pilgrimage-sites/)
- [Reliance on God: a practical and prayerful strategy for remarkable growth ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/reliance-on-god-a-practical-and-prayerful-strategy-for-remarkable-growth/)
- [FACE director honored with St. Leo Legacy of Opportunity Award](https://www.oakdiocese.org/face-director-honored-with-st-leo-legacy-of-opportunity-award/)
- [Blessed Sheen informs and inspires Oakland’s Catholic communicators](https://www.oakdiocese.org/blessed-sheen-informs-and-inspires-oaklands-catholic-communicators/)
- [IHM Brentwood Hosts 9th Marian Conference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ihm-brentwood-hosts-9th-marian-conference/)
- [Official appointments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments-3/)
- [A parish too big for one church ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-parish-too-big-for-one-church/)
- [Serra Catechetical Institute 2026-2027 Application](https://www.oakdiocese.org/serra-catechetical-institute-2026-2027-application/)
- [Father Seamus J. Farrell, 1943-2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/father-seamus-j-farrell-1943-2026/)
- [Official appointments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments-2/)
- [Official Appointments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments/)
- [Order of Malta Clinic expands dental and eye care services](https://www.oakdiocese.org/order-of-malta-clinic-expands-dental-and-eye-care-services/)
- [‘Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future’: Assumption Parish in San Leandro celebrates 75 years ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/honoring-our-past-inspiring-our-future-assumption-parish-in-san-leandro-celebrates-75-years/)
- [150 years of preaching, living love: Dominican Sisters of Mission San José mark Bay Area anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/150-years-of-preaching-living-love-dominican-sisters-of-mission-san-jose-mark-bay-area-anniversary-2/)
- [Serra Catechetical Institute Applications Now Open!](https://www.oakdiocese.org/serra-catechetical-institute-applications-now-open/)
- [A great blessing ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-great-blessing/)
- [Serra Catechetical Institute Payments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/serra-catechetical-institute-payments/)
- [Getting closer to God: A teen’s journey through OCIA](https://www.oakdiocese.org/getting-closer-to-god-a-teens-journey-through-ocia/)
- [Father Paul Schmidt, 1938-2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/father-paul-schmidt-1938-2026/)
- [Our Lady of Good Counsel celebrates diamond anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/our-lady-of-good-counsel-celebrates-diamond-anniversary/): With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the parish family of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in San Leandro gathered on Thursday, June 25, 2026, to celebrate the parish's 60th anniversary. It was a day of thanksgiving, fellowship, and celebration, honoring six decades of faith, service, and community. The anniversary Mass was concelebrated by
- [Relics of Cristeros come to Oakland](https://www.oakdiocese.org/relics-of-cristeros-come-to-oakland/)
- [Bringing Support Closer to Home](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bringing-support-closer-to-home/)
- [Oakland Pilgrims Mark America’s 250th Birthday in Philly by Encountering Christ on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oakland-pilgrims-mark-americas-250th-birthday-in-philly-by-encountering-christ-on-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage/)
- [A joy-filled celebration as 24 SPRED Friends receive Sacrament of Confirmation ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-joy-filled-celebration-as-24-spred-friends-receive-sacrament-of-confirmation/)
- [Bishop-elect Michael T. Castori, S.J. Spiritual Bouquet](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishop-elect-michael-t-castori-s-j-spiritual-bouquet/)
- [Oaklanders head to Philly for Eucharistic Pilgrimage marking the country’s 250th anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oaklanders-head-to-philly-for-eucharistic-pilgrimage-marking-americas-250th-anniversary/)
- [Burrito Brothers’ truck rolls out mercy, meals in fulfilling friars’ mission](https://www.oakdiocese.org/burrito-brothers-truck-rolls-out-mercy-meals-in-fulfilling-friars-mission/)
- [Neighbor to Neighbor Luncheon: Community Connection at St. Francis of Assisi](https://www.oakdiocese.org/neighbor-to-neighbor-luncheon-community-connection-at-st-francis-of-assisi/)
- [150 years of preaching, living love: Dominican Sisters of Mission San José mark Bay Area anniversary ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/150-years-of-preaching-living-love-dominican-sisters-of-mission-san-jose-mark-bay-area-anniversary/)
- [Giovanni’s Path Forward in Cancer Research](https://www.oakdiocese.org/giovannis-path-forward-in-cancer-research/)
- [United States to be consecrated to Sacred Heart before Independence Day](https://www.oakdiocese.org/united-states-to-be-consecrated-to-sacred-heart-before-independence-day/)
- [Summer edition of The Catholic Voice now available online](https://www.oakdiocese.org/summer-edition-of-the-catholic-voice-now-available-online/)
- [Seeds of Love Flower Fundraiser - Catholic Charities East Bay and St. Isidore School ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/seeds-of-love-flower-fundraiser-catholic-charities-east-bay-and-st-isidore-school/)
- [Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County welcomes Liz Davis as new executive director](https://www.oakdiocese.org/society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-of-alameda-county-welcomes-liz-davis-as-new-executive-director/)
- [Pope Leo XIV addresses AI in Magnifica Humanitas, his first encyclical](https://www.oakdiocese.org/pope-leo-xiv-addresses-ai-in-magnifica-humanitas-his-first-encyclical/)
- [‘True shepherds’: Bishop Barber ordains three priests May 23](https://www.oakdiocese.org/diocese-celebrates-ordination-of-three-new-priests/)
- [Missionaries of Charity Sisters make profession of perpetual vows](https://www.oakdiocese.org/missionaries-of-charity-sisters-make-profession-of-perpetual-vows/)
- [The Mission Alignment Process: Challenges and Opportunities](https://www.oakdiocese.org/mission-alignment-process-challenges-opportunities/)
- [Assumption School Fosters Environmental Stewardship](https://www.oakdiocese.org/assumption-school-fosters-environmental-stewardship/): San Leandro, CA – The official Earth Day theme for 2026, “Our Power, Our Planet,” feels especially meaningful for the faculty, students, and parents at Assumption School, who have taken that message of collective action and community service to heart for a while now. In the last few years, they have been building on activities
- [Aligning our reality with our mission](https://www.oakdiocese.org/aligning-our-reality-with-our-mission/)
- [Clarification regarding Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish](https://www.oakdiocese.org/clarification-regarding-our-lady-of-guadalupe-parish/)
- [Anointed: Meet the Keynote Speakers](https://www.oakdiocese.org/anointed-keynotes/)
- [Official appointments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments-dec-31-2025/)
- [Pope Leo XIV appoints Jesuit Father Michael Castori as bishop of Honolulu](https://www.oakdiocese.org/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-jesuit-father-michael-castori-as-bishop-of-honolulu/)
- [Two principals, one shared journey: Diocesan Medal of Merit recipients](https://www.oakdiocese.org/two-principals-one-shared-journey-diocesan-medal-of-merit-recipients/)
- [Meet Oakland’s new deacons](https://www.oakdiocese.org/meet-oaklands-new-deacons/)
- [Closeness to Christ’s poor in Oakland: Missionaries of Charity move their convent to the city ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/closeness-to-christs-poor-in-oakland-missionaries-of-charity-move-their-convent-to-the-city/)
- [Immigration scammers target East Bay Catholics](https://www.oakdiocese.org/immigration-scammers-target-east-bay-catholics/)
- [Oakland joined Catholics at the Capitol](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oakland-joined-catholics-at-the-capitol/)
- [Honoring Kathy Gannon-Briggs: A founder's enduring vision](https://www.oakdiocese.org/face-legacy-kathy-gannon-briggs-a-founders-enduring-vision/)
- [Join us in thanking supporters of our 2026 Gala!](https://www.oakdiocese.org/supporters-face-2026-gala/)
- [Priests renew their promises; holy oils blessed, consecrated and distributed at Chrism Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/priests-renew-their-promises-holy-oils-blessed-consecrated-and-distributed-at-chrism-mass/)
- [Official appointment](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointment/)
- [For Marco Pozo, compassionate service for Oakland tribunal traverses the miles](https://www.oakdiocese.org/for-marco-pozo-compassionate-service-for-oakland-tribunal-traverses-the-miles/)
- [2026 Saint Francis de Sales Teacher Award winners](https://www.oakdiocese.org/2026-saint-francis-de-sales-teacher-award-winners/): The best Catholic education is meant to be “magis,” the Latin translation for more. It’s meant to embody more than just academic lessons. It’s meant to engender Christ within a student’s soul, all within a challenging, innovative, loving, and supportive atmosphere that reflects God’s love. Oakland Catholic Schools is honoring five educators whose life and
- [Tears, years and Malaysia: journeys to full communion in the Church are unique to each new Catholic](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-2026/)
- [Tears of joy flow like waterfalls for San Leandro woman’s journey to Christ through Mary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-cheyenne-selsor/)
- [New, more holistic marriage preparation program launching in 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/new-more-holistic-marriage-preparation-program-launching-in-2026/)
- [Responding to a call to heal the whole person](https://www.oakdiocese.org/responding-to-a-call-to-heal-the-whole-person/)
- [Holding hands and helping 10,000-plus couples](https://www.oakdiocese.org/holding-hands-and-helping-10000-plus-couples/)
- [One man's trans-Pacific path to God](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-matt-isola/)
- [Small business CEO takes an OCIA road less traveled](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-soham-more/)
- [New Fremont Catholic finds structure and relationship in the Church](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-doug-young/)
- [‘Helping connect the dots’ in God’s call and a man’s response to priestly vocations](https://www.oakdiocese.org/helping-connect-the-dots-in-gods-call-and-a-mans-response-to-priestly-vocations/): Jesus Christ walked beside a pair of disciples on the road to Emmaus, even if they didn’t recognize it was the Savior until after He had broken bread with them. He deeply understood the disciples’ journey as He accompanied them. Father Matthew Murray, priestly vocations director, would be the first to tell you he’s not
- [Mildred Lewis, 87, attended Mass for 66 years, baptized this Easter](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ocia-mildred-lewis/)
- [Father Jimmy: once a deacon, now their director](https://www.oakdiocese.org/father-jimmy-once-a-deacon-now-their-director/)
- [Marriage Tribunal Payment Form](https://www.oakdiocese.org/marriage-tribunal-payment-form/)
- [New Seasons, New Grounds continues cultivation of ministry to Asian and Pacific Island community](https://www.oakdiocese.org/new-seasons-new-grounds-continues-cultivation-of-ministry-to-asian-and-pacific-island-community/)
- [Oakland students score at Academic Jr. High Decathlon March 7 ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oakland-students-score-at-academic-jr-high-decathlon-march-7/)
- [Catholic Charities Treasure Island Child Development Center](https://www.oakdiocese.org/catholic-charities-treasure-island-child-development-center/)
- [Support SPRED](https://www.oakdiocese.org/support-spred/)
- [FACE Gala tickets now on sale](https://www.oakdiocese.org/face-gala-tickets-now-on-sale/)
- [The new faces of Students Helping Students](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-new-faces-of-students-helping-students-2/)
- [On Recent Violence, Public Trust, and the Call for Peace and Accountability](https://www.oakdiocese.org/on-recent-violence-public-trust-and-the-call-for-peace-and-accountability/)
- [Why should I go to Holy Week services?](https://www.oakdiocese.org/why-should-i-go-to-holy-week-services/)
- [2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal: One diocesan family united in Christ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/2026-bishops-ministries-appeal-one-diocesan-family-united-in-christ/)
- [Have the mind of Christ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/have-the-mind-of-christ/)
- [The spring Catholic Voice is online!](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-spring-catholic-voice-is-online/)
- [Master of Science in Church Management Information Session](https://www.oakdiocese.org/master-of-science-in-church-management-information-session/)
- [A Prayer for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-prayer-for-the-jubilee-year-of-st-francis-of-assisi/)
- [Embracing the mission of Lent](https://www.oakdiocese.org/embracing-the-mission-of-lent/)
- [St. Elizabeth Homecoming Honors Dominican Legacy and Launches New Scholarship](https://www.oakdiocese.org/st-elizabeth-homecoming-honors-dominican-legacy-and-launches-new-scholarship/)
- [Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd-formation/)
- [Missionary Cooperative Plan](https://www.oakdiocese.org/missionary-cooperative-plan/)
- [Bearing one another’s burdens brings unity](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bearing-one-anothers-burdens-brings-unity/)
- [2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal: One Faith. One Family. One Mission](https://www.oakdiocese.org/2026-bishops-ministries-appeal-one-faith-one-family-one-mission/)
- [Parish annual addendum - missing information](https://www.oakdiocese.org/parish-annual-addendum-missing-information/)
- [The lasting gifts of Catholic education](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-lasting-gifts-of-catholic-education/): By Sheri Wohlfert I remember my grandma telling me when our oldest son was born that our greatest responsibility was to raise him to be holy and ask for the grace to help him get to heaven. Sending our kids to Catholic schools was one of the things we did to set him on a
- [How is God calling you?](https://www.oakdiocese.org/how-is-god-calling-you/)
- [National Prayer Vigil for Life](https://www.oakdiocese.org/national-prayer-vigil-for-life/)
- [Ask Fr. Mike: Should we bring our kids to Mass? YES!](https://www.oakdiocese.org/ask-fr-mike-should-we-bring-our-kids-to-mass-yes/)
- [Website changes](https://www.oakdiocese.org/website-changes-3/)
- [Parish Annual Addendum](https://www.oakdiocese.org/parish-annual-addendum/)
- [God 'at my fingertips': How Xavier Society for the Blind helps Oakland's sight-impaired](https://www.oakdiocese.org/god-at-my-fingertips-how-xavier-society-for-the-blind-helps-oaklands-sight-impaired/)
- [Special pastoral message on immigration](https://www.oakdiocese.org/special-pastoral-message-on-immigration/)
- [Job opening: Director of Music and Contemporary Choir, Principal Accompanist, St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek](https://www.oakdiocese.org/job-opening-director-of-music-and-contemporary-choir-principal-accompanist-st-john-vianney-walnut-creek/)
- [Register for Rite of Election](https://www.oakdiocese.org/register-for-rite-of-election/)
- [Apology to Survivors of Abuse](https://www.oakdiocese.org/apology/)
- [Catholic regional hub for moms with needs launches in Concord](https://www.oakdiocese.org/catholic-regional-hub-for-moms-with-needs-launches-in-concord/)
- [Five Saintly New Year’s Resolutions](https://www.oakdiocese.org/five-saintly-new-years-resolutions/)
- [An Epiphany Reflection](https://www.oakdiocese.org/an-epiphany-reflection/)
- [The Christmas Proclamation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-christmas-proclamation/)
- [A Christmas prayer reflection](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-christmas-prayer-reflection/)
- [Balancing the Holy and the Ho Ho Ho](https://www.oakdiocese.org/balancing-the-holy-and-the-ho-ho-ho/)
- [Agreement-in-principle for bankruptcy case](https://www.oakdiocese.org/agreement-in-principle-for-bankruptcy-case/)
- [In memoriam](https://www.oakdiocese.org/in-memoriam/)
- [Thousands of pilgrims gather, honor Our Lady of Guadalupe](https://www.oakdiocese.org/thousands-of-pilgrims-gather-honor-our-lady-of-guadalupe/)
- [Saying “yes” to God each day during Advent](https://www.oakdiocese.org/saying-yes-to-god-each-day-during-advent/)
- [Winter Issue of The Catholic Voice Published](https://www.oakdiocese.org/winter-issue-of-the-catholic-voice-published/)
- [Atop Tepeyac ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/atop-tepeyac/)
- [Special appeal for Vietnam and the Philippines](https://www.oakdiocese.org/special-appeal-for-vietnam-and-the-philippines/)
- [Two week extension for resolution of bankruptcy case](https://www.oakdiocese.org/two-week-extension-for-resolution-of-bankruptcy-case/): Bishop Barber has released the following statement after action by the mediators regarding the diocese's filing of a voluntary petition for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Early today (Nov. 26) the mediators reached out to all the parties in the bankruptcy. The mediators strongly urged all parties to agree to one
- ["Father Bud," Father Walter Mayer, dies Nov. 14](https://www.oakdiocese.org/father-bud-father-walter-mayer-dies-nov-14/)
- [Website changes](https://www.oakdiocese.org/website-changes-2/)
- [Accompaniment is today’s ‘signs of the times’ for younger generations](https://www.oakdiocese.org/accompaniment-is-todays-signs-of-the-times-for-younger-generations/)
- [The Gift of Giving 2025](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-gift-of-giving-2025/)
- [National Religious Retirement Office Announces 2025 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection](https://www.oakdiocese.org/national-religious-retirement-office-announces-2025-retirement-fund-for-religious-collection/)
- [Nigerian Igbo community celebrates 20 years of Catholic ecosystem in East Bay](https://www.oakdiocese.org/nigerian-igbo-community-celebrates-20-years-of-catholic-ecosystem-in-east-bay/)
- [St. John Henry Newman](https://www.oakdiocese.org/st-john-henry-newman/)
- [Establish family holy habits](https://www.oakdiocese.org/establish-family-holy-habits/)
- [Option for the Poor and Vulnerable](https://www.oakdiocese.org/option-for-the-poor-and-vulnerable/)
- [‘You are Christ’s body’: A Catholic call to community amidst the immigration crisis](https://www.oakdiocese.org/you-are-christs-body-a-catholic-call-to-community-amidst-the-immigration-crisis/)
- [Proven paths to Christ: saintly reliquiae ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/proven-paths-to-christ-saintly-reliquiae/)
- [Friendship with Christ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/friendship-with-christ/)
- [Rite of Election and Adult Confirmation 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/rite-of-election-and-adult-confirmation-2026/)
- [Bishop Barber: the appeal of the relics of Saint Thérèse](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishop-barber-the-appeal-of-the-relics-of-saint-therese/)
- [Immigration Resources](https://www.oakdiocese.org/immigration-resources/)
- [Pilgrims of Hope: A Catholic Response to the Needs of Our Times](https://www.oakdiocese.org/pilgrims-of-hope-a-catholic-response-to-the-needs-of-our-times/)
- [Implementation of new model for pre-marriage preparation and catechumenal pathways for married life](https://www.oakdiocese.org/new-model-pre-marriage-prep/): Dear brother priests, As you may know, this year our Diocese has been discerning and preparing for the implementation of the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life—the pastoral guidelines from the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life that invite us to renew the way we accompany couples and families. This beautiful document emphasizes the importance of forming
- [Official Appointments Deacons](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments-deacons/): The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland, has confirmed the following assignments to the newly ordained permanent deacons. All appointments are effective October 2025. Rev. Mr. Mario Butzner, Jr. to the Catholic Community of Pleasanton Rev. Mr. Domingo Comandante II to St. Edward Parish, Newark Rev. Mr. Jose Feliciano to Holy Spirit
- [Official appointments](https://www.oakdiocese.org/official-appointments-10-15-2025/): The Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, S.J., Bishop of Oakland, has made the following appointments: Rev. Jimmy Macalinao as Director of the Office of the Permanent Deaconate and Permanent Deacon Formation, effective Oct. 12, 2025 Rev. Benjamin Mac Lingo as Hospital Chaplain of the Fremont Area Hospitals, effective Oct. 15, 2025 Rev. Benjamin Mac Lingo
- [Walking With Moms in Need](https://www.oakdiocese.org/walking-with-moms-in-need/)
- [Deacon Office Announcement](https://www.oakdiocese.org/deacon-office-announcement-10-2025/)
- [Bishop Barber in Solidarity with Abp. Gomez Regarding Immigration Raids](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishop-barber-in-solidarity-with-abp-gomez-regarding-immigration-raids/): "Along with my brother bishops, we stand in solidarity with Archbishop Gomez and our sisters and brothers who are sadly impacted by the current situation. Let us recognize we are all God's children, called to be compassionate toward one another." Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ -------------- Statement from Archbishop Gomez on LA Immigration Raids Most
- [Revisiting the Order of Malta Clinic](https://www.oakdiocese.org/revisiting-the-order-of-malta-clinic/)
- [Scholarships Awarded by the African American Pastoral Center and the Black and Indian Missions Fund](https://www.oakdiocese.org/scholarships-awarded-by-the-african-american-pastoral-center-and-the-black-and-indian-missions-fund/)
- [United in Prayer with Our Immigrant Community](https://www.oakdiocese.org/united-in-prayer-with-our-immigrant-community/)
- [Parish personnel guidelines on sacramental records and reports for parish personnel](https://www.oakdiocese.org/guidelines-sacramental-records-and-reports/)
- [Parish staffing, Mass times survey](https://www.oakdiocese.org/parish-staffing-mass-times-survey/)
- [Novena for Mental Health](https://www.oakdiocese.org/novena-for-mental-health/)
- [Website changes](https://www.oakdiocese.org/website-changes/)
- [Seeking for Facilitating Couples](https://www.oakdiocese.org/seeking-for-facilitating-couples/)
- [AAPC News, September 2025](https://www.oakdiocese.org/aapc-news-september-2025/)
- [Diocesan Coat of Arms](https://www.oakdiocese.org/diocesan-coat-of-arms/)
- [Christ is the reason we’re all here](https://www.oakdiocese.org/christ-is-the-reason-were-all-here/)
- [Financial reports](https://www.oakdiocese.org/financial-reports/)
- [Propagation of the Faith](https://www.oakdiocese.org/propagation-of-the-faith/)
- [Home Mission Appeal](https://www.oakdiocese.org/home-mission-appeal/)
- [Submit event or announcement](https://www.oakdiocese.org/submit-announcement/)
- [Diocesan Subscriber/Donor record update](https://www.oakdiocese.org/diocesan-subscriber-donor-record-update/)
- [OAK Catholic sign up](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oak-catholic-sign-up/)
- [Benefits](https://www.oakdiocese.org/benefits/)
- [Quarter century of harvesting God's fruit](https://www.oakdiocese.org/quarter-century-of-harvesting-gods-fruit/): Many hands made light work on a cold but clear Saturday morning two days after Thanksgiving last year in Fremont. More than 100 volunteers gathered for the olive harvest, an annual tradition at the Motherhouse for the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose since 1999. At least half of those assembled were first-time volunteers, including
- [Modesto to the Mount of Olives: A Spirit-filled seal of oil](https://www.oakdiocese.org/modesto-to-the-mount-of-olives-a-spirit-filled-seal-of-oil/)
- [St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s relics in Oakland Oct. 22](https://www.oakdiocese.org/st-therese-of-lisieuxs-relics-in-oakland-oct-22/)
- [Teaching ‘companionment’](https://www.oakdiocese.org/teaching-companionment/)
- [The “before and after” difference of Christianity](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-before-and-after-difference-of-christianity/): Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, preached this homily in May 2025 at the concluding Mass for 400 pilgrims attending the Order of Malta Pilgrimage, many of whom were suffering from terminal illnesses, at the historic Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes, France. "I went to Lourdes – to prepare for my resurrection." Cardinal Newman said
- [Bishop Barber's statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV](https://www.oakdiocese.org/bishop-barbers-statement-on-the-election-of-pope-leo-xiv/)
- [Oaklander receives Diocesan Medal of Merit for life focused on loving ‘the other’](https://www.oakdiocese.org/oaklander-receives-diocesan-medal-of-merit-for-life-focused-on-loving-the-other/)
- [Pope Leo canonizes two young Italian saints](https://www.oakdiocese.org/pope-leo-canonizes-two-young-italian-saints/): More than 80,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square in Rome to celebrate the canonization of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on Sunday, Sept. 7. Among those in attendance were members of the families of both saints: Carlo Acutis’ parents Andrea and Antonina, along with his two siblings Michele and Francesca, and Pier
- [Missionary sisters celebrate 25 years bringing Christ to Brentwood](https://www.oakdiocese.org/missionary-sisters-celebrate-25-years-bringing-christ-to-brentwood/)
- [A calling': Why Mario Alioto moved from San Francisco Giants to leading Catholic Charities East Bay](https://www.oakdiocese.org/a-calling-why-mario-alioto-moved-from-san-francisco-giants-to-leading-catholic-charities-east-bay/)
- [The Job at Hand for Catholic Charities East Bay and its new CEO](https://www.oakdiocese.org/the-job-at-hand-for-catholic-charities-east-bay-and-its-new-ceo/)

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## Events

- [All Souls’ Day Solemn Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/all-souls-day-solemn-mass/)
- [Together in Holiness Conference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/together-in-holiness-conference/)
- [Chautauqua 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/chautauqua-2026/)
- [White Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/white-mass-and-catholic-health-care-seminar/)
- [Ninth Marian Conference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/ninth-marian-conference/)
- [Free Immigration Legal Consultations](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/free-immigration-legal-consultations/2026-10-21/)
- [Vespers, Adoration and Benediction for International Priest Day](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/vespers-adoration-and-benediction-for-international-priest-day/)
- [ St. Patrick's Seminary Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-patricks-seminary-board-meeting/)
- [Jesuits' Ordination to Transitional Deaconate](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/jesuits-ordination-to-transitional-deaconate/)
- [San Francisco Province Bishops Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/san-francisco-province-bishops-meeting/)
- [California Catholic Conference Bishops Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/california-catholic-conference-bishops-meeting/)
- [Mass on Occasion of 140th Parish Anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-on-occasion-of-140th-parish-anniversary/)
- [Feast of St. Margaret Mary Vigil Mass and Talk](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/feast-of-st-margaret-mary-vigil-mass-and-talk/)
- [Dinner for Jesuit Ordinandi](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/dinner-for-jesuit-ordinandi/)
- [Mass for Diocesan Parish Staff Retreat Day](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-for-diocesan-parish-staff-retreat-day/)
- [Dominican Community Talk and Gathering](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/dominican-community-talk-and-gathering/)
- [Sr. Rebecca Shinas, OP - Art Exhibit](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/sr-rebecca-shinas-op-art-exhibit/2026-11-14/)
- [Catholic Daughters of the Americas Women's Retreat](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/catholic-daughters-of-the-americas-womens-retreat/)
- [Respect Life Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/respect-life-mass/)
- [SPRED Informational Meeting (Zoom)](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-informational-meeting-oct2026/)
- [40 Days for Life Campaign](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/40-days-for-life-campaign/)
- [Respect Life Rosary & Procession](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/respect-life-rosary-procession/)
- [Installation and Blessing of Tapestry of St. John Henry Newman at Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/installation-and-blessing-of-tapestry-of-st-john-henry-newman-at-newman-hall-holy-spirit-parish/)
- [St. Joseph Festival, Fremont](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/73628/)
- [Mariyam: Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary through Music](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mariyam-honoring-the-blessed-virgin-mary-through-music/)
- [Spirituality and Aging](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spirituality-and-aging/)
- [40 Days for Life Kick Off Event, Walnut Creek](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/40-days-for-life-kick-off-event-walnut-creek/)
- [Franciscan Jubilee Pilgrimage](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/franciscan-jubilee-pilgrimage/)
- [Sacred Voices Concert with Roman and Vatican Singers](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/sacred-voices-concert-with-roman-and-vatican-singers/)
- [Pista Sa Nayon Food Fest](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/pista-sa-nayon-food-fest/)
- [Assumption School Festival – Galaxy Fest 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/assumption-school-festival-galaxy-fest-2026/)
- [Funeral Services for Fr. Olman Solis](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/funeral-services-for-fr-olman-solis/)
- [Taize Prayer Service](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/taize-prayer-service-3/)
- [The Feast of La Madonna de LaGuardia](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/the-feast-of-la-madonna-de-laguardia/)
- [Funeral Mass for Fr. Seamus J. Farrell](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/funeral-mass-for-fr-seamus-j-farrell/)
- [Heaven in Stone and Glass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/heaven-in-stone-and-glass/2026-08-23/)
- [Father Paul Schmidt funeral liturgies](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/father-paul-schmidt-funeral-liturgies/)
- [Catholic Charities East Bay Love in Action Annual Gala](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/catholic-charities-east-bay-love-in-action-annual-gala/)
- [Entrenamiento Ayudante Catequista de SPRED](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/entrenamiento-ayudante-catequista-de-spred/)
- [SPRED Helper Catechist Training](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-helper-catechist-training-2/)
- [Mass for the Jubilee of St. Francis Celebration and 229th Anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-for-the-jubilee-of-st-francis-celebration-and-229th-anniversary/)
- [125th Anniversary Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/125th-anniversary-mass/)
- [Mass of the Holy Spirit and New Pastor Installation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-of-the-holy-spirit-and-new-pastor-installation/)
- [Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-on-the-solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-blessed-virgin-mary/)
- [Solemn Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary and 75th Parish Anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/solemn-mass-on-the-solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-blessed-virgin-mary-and-75th-parish-anniversary/)
- [Queenship of Mary Mass and Chancery Employee Appreciation Luncheon](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/queenship-of-mary-mass-and-chancery-employee-appreciation-luncheon/)
- [Mass and Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-and-sacrament-of-confirmation/)
- [St. Vincent de Paul Donor Appreciation Luncheon](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-vincent-de-paul-donor-appreciation-luncheon/)
- [Mass of the Holy Spirit](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-of-the-holy-spirit/)
- [St Patrick’s Seminary Benefit Auction Dinner](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-patricks-seminary-benefit-auction-dinner/)
- [Diocesan Priests Retreat](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/diocesan-priests-retreat/)
- [College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/college-of-consultors-presbyteral-council-meeting-2/)
- [St. Lawrence Deacons Gala](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-lawrence-deacons-gala/)
- [Western Catholic Education Association Board Meeting  California Catholic Conference Environmental Committee Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/western-catholic-education-association-board-meeting-california-catholic-conference-environmental-committee-meeting/)
- [Men in Motion Prayer Group](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/men-in-motion-prayer-group/)
- [Master Online Class on St. John Henry Newman](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/master-online-class-on-st-john-henry-newman/)
- [Day of Recollection Mass and Gathering with Seminarians of the Diocese of Oakland](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/day-of-recollection-mass-and-gathering-with-seminarians-of-the-diocese-of-oakland/)
- [Priest Personnel Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/priest-personnel-board-meeting-5/)
- [Mass with Elementary School Principals](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-with-elementary-school-principals/)
- [Educación Religiosa Especial SPRED Noche de información](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/educacion-religiosa-especial-spred-noche-de-informacion/)
- [Mass and program in Memory of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-and-program-in-memory-of-the-bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/)
- [Mass of St. Anne and St. Joachim Grandparents Day](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-of-st-anne-and-st-joachim-grandparents-day/)
- [Hispanic Charismatic Renewal Congress Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/hispanic-charismatic-renewal-congress-mass/)
- [Youth Leadership Summit 2026: Fully Alive](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/youth-leadership-summit-2026-fully-alive/)
- [Special Religious Education Information Night (Virtual)](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/special-religious-education-information-night-virtual/)
- [100th anniversary Cristero War preconference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/100th-anniversary-cristero-war-preconference-2/)
- [100th anniversary Cristero War preconference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/100th-anniversary-cristero-war-preconference-3/)
- [100th anniversary Cristero War preconference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/100th-anniversary-cristero-war-preconference/)
- [100th Anniversary Cristeros War Martyrs](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/100th-anniversary-cristeros-war-martyrs/)
- [Ordination and Installation Ceremonies for Bishop – elect Michael T. Castori, S.J., Diocese of Honolulu, Hawaii](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/ordination-and-installation-ceremonies-for-bishop-elect-michael-t-castori-s-j-diocese-of-honolulu-hawaii/)
- [16th Annual Napa Institute Conference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/16th-annual-napa-institute-conference/)
- [SPRED Labor Day Retreat for Adults](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-labor-day-retreat-for-adults/)
- [St. Patrick's Seminary 18th Annual Gala: Honoring Bishop Larry Silva](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-patricks-seminary-18th-annual-gala/)
- [Music Licensing Webinar](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/music-licensing-webinar/)
- [Organ Concert](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/organ-concert/)
- [Mass and Consecration of the Diocese to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on the 250th anniversary of the United States founding](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-and-consecration-of-the-diocese-to-the-most-sacred-heart-of-jesus-on-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states-founding/)
- [Anointed 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/anointed-2026/)
- [Jesuits and Judaism Conference 2026 - Rome, Italy ](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/jesuits-and-judaism-conference-2026-rome-italy/)
- [60th Anniversary Mass - Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/60th-anniversary-mass-our-lady-of-good-counsel-parish/)
- [Faithful Citizenship Institute Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/faithful-citizenship-institute-board-meeting/)
- [College of Consultors and Presbyteral Council](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/college-of-consultors-and-presbyteral-council-2/)
- [Mass for Closing of Centennial Year](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-for-closing-of-centennial-year/)
- [Picnic with the Priests of the Diocese of Oakland](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/picnic-with-the-priests-of-the-diocese-of-oakland/)
- [Western Catholic Education Association Board Retreat](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/western-catholic-education-association-board-retreat/)
- [Bankruptcy Court Hearing](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/bankruptcy-court-hearing/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-27/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-26/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-25/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-24/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-23/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-20/)
- [Mass for Permanent Deacon General Assembly](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-for-permanent-deacon-general-assembly/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-22/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-21/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-19/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-18/)
- [Priest Personnel Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/priest-personnel-board-meeting-4/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-17/)
- [Solemn Mass and Procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/solemn-mass-and-procession-on-the-solemnity-of-corpus-christi/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-16/)
- [Bishop Barber preaching retreat for the bishops and priests of the Diocese of Orange](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/bishop-barber-preaching-retreat-for-the-bishops-and-priests-of-the-diocese-of-orange/)
- [Immigration Legal Services & Housing Support](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/immigration-legal-services-housing-support/2026-06-10/)
- [Ordination to Priesthood](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/ordination-to-priesthood/)
- [Morning Recollection/Holy Hour for Priests](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/morning-recollection-holy-hour-for-priests/2026-05-15/)
- [SPRED Helper Catechist Training](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-helper-catechist-training/)
- [Hear the Entire New Testament for Lent 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/hear-the-entire-new-testament-for-lent-2026-2/2026-05-13/)
- [SPRED THE WORD- Dinner Dance Fundraiser 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-the-word-dinner-dance-fundraiser-2026/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-15/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-14/)
- [Mass with Pilgrims of Camino de California](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-with-pilgrims-of-camino-de-california/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-13/)
- [Celebration of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-confirmation/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-12/)
- [Meeting with the Leadership Team of Providence House, Oakland](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/meeting-with-the-leadership-team-of-providence-house-oakland/)
- [College of Consultors  Presbyteral Council](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/college-of-consultors-presbyteral-council/)
- [Mass and Roundtable Discussion with the California Bishops and JST Professors](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-and-roundtable-discussion-with-the-california-bishops-and-jst-professors/)
- [Pentecost Sunday Mass with the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/pentecost-sunday-mass-with-the-celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-2/)
- [Pentecost Sunday Mass with the Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/pentecost-sunday-mass-with-the-celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-11/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-10/)
- [Mass for Final Vows of Missionaries of Charity Sisters](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-for-final-vows-of-missionaries-of-charity-sisters/)
- [Catholic Telemedia Network Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/catholic-telemedia-network-board-meeting/)
- [Dinner with deacons](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/dinner-with-deacons/)
- [Benedict XVI Board Meeting, Archdiocese of San Francisco](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/benedict-xvi-board-meeting-archdiocese-of-san-francisco/)
- [Mass with Students and Faculty at St. Catherine of Siena School](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-with-students-and-faculty-at-st-catherine-of-siena-school/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-9/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-8/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-7/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-6/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation - Bishop O'Dowd High School](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-bishop-odowd-high-school/)
- [Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-on-the-feast-of-our-lady-of-fatima/)
- [Night of Peace Concert with Sarah Hart & Francesca LaRosa](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/night-of-peace-concert-with-sarah-hart-francesca-larosa/)
- [SPRED End of the Year Liturgy](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/spred-end-of-the-year-liturgy/)
- [Restoring the Image of God: The Mental and Spiritual Impact of Negative Racial Images and Encounters](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/restoring-the-image-of-god-the-mental-and-spiritual-impact-of-negative-racial-images-and-encounters/)
- [Priest Personnel Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/priest-personnel-board-meeting-3/)
- [St. Charles Men of Faith Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-charles-men-of-faith-meeting/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, St. Mary Magadalen, Berkeley](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-st-mary-magadalen-berkeley/)
- [St. Patrick Seminary and University Board Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/st-patrick-seminary-and-university-board-meeting/)
- [Parish Meetings, St. Benedict Parish & St. Columba Parish](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/parish-meetings-st-benedict-parish-st-columba-parish/)
- [Surviving the Journey - Dominican Sisters/150th Anniversary](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/surviving-the-journey-dominican-sisters-150th-anniversary/)
- [Rachel's Vineyard Retreat (Spanish)](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/rachels-vineyard-retreat-spanish/)
- [Immigration Legal Service & Housing Support](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/immigration-legal-service-housing-support/2026-04-29/)
- [God has Called Us for His Purpose: Vocation Discernment](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/god-has-called-us-for-his-purpose-vocation-discernment/2026-04-23/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-for-adults-2/)
- [Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/feast-day-of-our-lady-of-fatima/)
- [Assumption Annual Hoedown](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/assumption-annual-hoedown/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-5/)
- [Order of Malta Lourdes Pilgrimage](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/order-of-malta-lourdes-pilgrimage/)
- [Mass on Feast Day of St. Mark](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/mass-on-feast-day-of-st-mark/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-4/)
- [Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/celebration-of-the-sacrament-of-confirmation-3/)
- [Chancery Staff Meeting, College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council Meeting](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/chancery-staff-meeting-college-of-consultors-presbyteral-council-meeting/)
- [California Catholic Conference Bishops Meeting, Sacramento](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/california-catholic-conference-bishops-meeting-sacramento/)
- [Flame of Love Conference with Fr. Jim Blount and Fr. Michael Barry](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/flame-of-love-conference-with-fr-jim-blount-and-fr-michael-barry/)
- [Icon Painting Workshop](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/icon-painting-workshop/)
- [Corpus Christi Church Parish Festival](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/corpus-christi-church-parish-festival/)
- ["Rebuild My Church" - Franciscan Jubilee Year Spring Retreat Series](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/franciscan-jubilee-year-june/)
- ["Rebuild My Church" - Franciscan Jubilee Year Spring Retreat Series](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/franciscan-jubilee-year-april/)
- ["Rebuild My Church" - Franciscan Jubilee Year Spring Retreat Series](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/franciscan-jubilee-year-may/)
- [Monthly Sensory Friendly Mass, Alameda Deanery](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/monthly-sensory-friendly-mass-alameda-deanery/2026-05-16/)
- [Free Immigration Workshops & Clinics](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/free-immigration-workshops-clinics/2026-05-16/)
- [That Man is You! at St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/that-man-is-you-at-st-john-vianney-walnut-creek/2026-04-22/)
- [Seminarian Christmas Mass and luncheon](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/seminarian-christmas-mass-and-luncheon-2/)
- [Seminarian Christmas Mass and Luncheon](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/seminarian-christmas-mass-and-luncheon/)
- [Advent Reconciliation Service](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/advent-reconciliation-service/)
- [Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe-mass/)
- [Dominican Friars 175 Anniversary Gala](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/dominican-friars-175-anniversary-gala/)
- [Vocation Discernment Mass and reception](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/vocation-discernment-mass-and-reception/)
- [Padre Pio Capuchin Chess Academy](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/padre-pio-capuchin-chess-academy/2026-04-23/)
- [Taizé Prayer](https://www.oakdiocese.org/event/taize-prayer/2025-10-01/)

## Series

- [Free Immigration Legal Consultations](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/free-immigration-legal-consultations/)
- [Sr. Rebecca Shinas, OP - Art Exhibit](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/sr-rebecca-shinas-op-art-exhibit/)
- [Heaven in Stone and Glass](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/heaven-in-stone-and-glass/)
- [Immigration Legal Services & Housing Support](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/immigration-legal-services-housing-support/)
- [Immigration Legal Service & Housing Support](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/immigration-legal-service-housing-support/)
- [Taize Prayer Service](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/taize-prayer-service-2/)
- [Fourth Annual St. Joseph Conference](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/fourth-annual-st-joseph-conference/)
- [God has Called Us for His Purpose: Vocation Discernment](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/god-has-called-us-for-his-purpose-vocation-discernment/)
- [Adult Confirmations](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/adult-confirmations-group-1/)
- [That Man is You! at St. John Vianney, Walnut Creek](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/that-man-is-you-at-st-john-vianney-walnut-creek/)
- [Free Immigration Workshops & Clinics](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/free-immigration-workshops-clinics/)
- [Padre Pio Capuchin Chess Academy](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/padre-pio-capuchin-chess-academy/)
- [Monthly Sensory Friendly Mass, Alameda Deanery](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/monthly-sensory-friendly-mass-alameda-deanery/)
- [Adult Confirmation 2026](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/adult-confirmation-2026/)
- [Morning Recollection/Holy Hour for Priests](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/morning-recollection-holy-hour-for-priests/)
- [Monthly Divine Mercy Chaplet](https://www.oakdiocese.org/series/monthly-divine-mercy-chaplet/)