The Cathedral of Christ the Light

05/26/2026

05/03/2026

Every year, the month of May is a special time for the faithful to honor the Virgin Mary. This tradition, firmly rooted in the history of the Church, invites Christians the world over to strengthen their Marian prayer, recite the rosary and make tangible acts of devotion.
The Church has long regarded May as a special month to honor Mary, given her association with the beauty and fertility of spring. This practice was consolidated in the 18th century by prominent religious orders, particularly the Jesuits, who advocated May as a special period for prayer and Marian devotion. The promotion of this tradition was further encouraged by influential popes such as Leo XIII, who published numerous encyclicals emphasizing the significance of reciting the rosary in May. Even today, this month presents an opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual connection with the Mother of God.

For centuries, the faithful have offered flowers to the Virgin Mary as a sign of love and respect. These offerings symbolize Mary’s beauty and purity, much like a flower displays its splendor to honor heaven.

Earlier today before the 8AM Vietnamese Mass at the Cathedral, flowers were offered to a new statue of the Blessed Mother blessed by Father Thomas Aquinas, OP. He mentioned that this same statue will be enthroned in homes chosen throughout the weeks of the year. Such a blessing!

03/30/2026

Reminder: There will be NO 12:10 pm Mass on Tuesday, March 31.

Everyone is welcome at the Chrism Mass at 11:00 am, where our diocesan priests will renew their priestly promises and Bishop Barber will bless the holy oils and consecrate the Chrism.

03/27/2026

Join us for Holy Week and Easter at the Cathedral of Christ the Light.

03/19/2026

Join us for Stabat Mater on Sunday, March 29 at 4 pm.

On Palm Sunday, all are invited to a recital for mezzo-soprano and organ as a musical meditation marking the beginning of Holy Week. Erica Dunkle, mezzo-soprano, and Dr. Jeffrey Parola, organist, will present a thoughtfully chosen program of sacred works in which voice and organ come together to reflect the depth and solemnity of the days ahead. This hour of music offers a space for prayerful listening and contemplation at the threshold of the Church’s most sacred week. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

03/16/2026

How can you act as the hands and feet of Christ? During this fourth week of Lent, members of our community are reflecting on how service to others plays a part in their faith journey.

ONLINE GIVINGhttps://pushpay.com/g/ctlcathedralNEWS AND EVENTShttps://www.ctlcathedral.orgVISIT US2121 Harrison StreetOakland, CA 94612CONTACT UScathedral@oa...

03/12/2026

How's your Lent going? Members of our community have been reflecting on their Lenten journey as we move through these 40 days.

Listen to their thoughts, as well as the homily from one of our guest priests, the Very Rev. Moses Brown, in the video below:

Thank you to all the participants in Episode 3. In order: Jason Arana, Faye Jimenez, Marc Ngo, Aimee Nguyen, John Matly, Deacon Wynn Norona, and Fr. Moses ...

03/02/2026

We had a great time last week at Saint Leo the Great Catholic School's annual Crab Feed. Funds raised will support the school, including the eighth graders who are traveling to Washington, D.C.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our St. Leo Lions! 🦁

02/18/2026

Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Join us for Ash Wednesday Mass tomorrow as we begin this season of Lent.

02/18/2026

Chúc mừng năm mới! We had a wonderful Mass and celebration last night to kick off our Lunar New Year celebrations!

Please join us again tonight (Tuesday) and Thursday at 7:00 pm for additional Lunar New Year Masses. These will be celebrated in Vietnamese.