Diocese of Oakland

06/03/2026

Twenty three days before the United States of America’s 250th birthday, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, will join nearly 200 other bishops in consecrating the United States for the fifth time. (A similar Mass with a consecration will be livestreamed from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, as a part of the bishops’ spring plenary assembly.)

For the first time, that consecration will be devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops says that each bishop across America will make that consecration on June 11, with local parishes invited to take part as well. Parishes, families and groups of individuals can also participate in various ways, including a consecration of a home and a novena prayed in the home.

Read the full story from Jay Sorgi on our website: https://www.oakdiocese.org/united-states-to-be-consecrated-to-sacred-heart-before-independence-day/

06/03/2026

Join us in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from June 3 -11 as we prepare for the Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart.

06/02/2026

You can read the summer edition of The Catholic Voice now online!

https://www.oakdiocese.org/summer-edition-of-the-catholic-voice-now-available-online/

Printed editions dropped in the mail system yesterday, so be on the lookout 🧐

06/01/2026

Do you need Immigration Legal Services or Housing Support?

Visit the Holy Family Care Center - located in the main parking lot next to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (860 Oak Grove Rd., Concord, CA) - during one of our available Wednesdays to receive support. No appointment needed.

This program sponsors consultations in partnership with Catholic Charities East Bay and is an outreach project of the Office of Respect for Life & Social Justice.

Visit our website for dates and more information: https://www.oakdiocese.org/holy-family-care-center/

05/29/2026

This spring, the students and families at St. Isidore School came together in a beautiful expression of kindness, generosity, and community through the Seeds of Love Fundraiser. Held in honor of Mother’s Day and the month of Mary, students donated $5 to receive a free dress pass and a sunflower to gift to a motherly figure or loved one.

Funds raised were sent to Catholic Charities East Bay. Through each sunflower shared, students celebrated the people who nurture, guide, and support them every day while also helping support programs that assist neighbors and families across the East Bay.

📸: Courtesy Catholic Charities East Bay

05/28/2026

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County recently welcomed Liz Davis as its new executive director. On May 4, 2026, staff, volunteers, Vincentians, clergy, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the start of her leadership and the organization’s ongoing mission of serving neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

Read the full story on our website:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County recently welcomed Liz Davis as its new executive director. On May 4, 2026, staff, volunteers, Vincentians, clergy, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the start of her leadership and the organization’s ongoing mission of serving neighbor...

05/27/2026

ICYMI: Pope Leo XIV has blessed us with his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), which addresses the threats of a misuse of AI and other digital technology.

Learn more here: https://www.usccb.org/magnifica-humanitas

Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of 🙏An encyclical dedicated to you. Dedicated to your magnificent humanity, which we must care for and...

05/27/2026

Eight of St. Teresa of Calcutta's Missionaries of Charity Sisters made their profession of perpetual vows at St. Paul's Church, San Francisco on May 21, 2026, with Bishop Barber of Oakland presiding.

Sister M. Patrick, M.C., General Councilor, came from India to receive the Sisters' vows on behalf of Mother General Sister M. Joseph, M.C.

05/27/2026

The Camino de California visits our diocese on Sunday, May 31! 🙏

05/26/2026

🎉Please welcome Fr. Aidan Cameron-Smith, Fr. Garrett McGowan, and Fr. Huy Minh Nguyen to the priesthood!

The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ, Bishop of Oakland, celebrated the ordination this past Saturday at The Cathedral of Christ the Light.

Diocese of Oakland Vocations
📸: Justin Cardona