Diocese of Oakland Office for Life and Justice

06/01/2023

05/11/2023

With the House set to vote on new immigration legislation, the U.S. Bishops’ Conference migration chair has urged legislators to oppose it, deeming it incompatible with Catholic social teaching and the nation’s commitment to humanitarian protection.

01/27/2023

01/03/2023

Diocese faithful are invited to say a prayer for the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and to attend Mass held in his memory.

Thursday, Jan. 5, 12:10 pm, Mass offered at Cathedral of Christ the Light, in union with the funeral Mass for the Pope Emeritus in Rome. Mass will be followed by the Rosary and Exposition of the Blessed , with Benediction at 5:45 pm.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 11 am, Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, in memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Find more information at oakdiocese.org

12/06/2022

Interested? check them out! it is a great program and scholarships are available.

11/29/2022

Early bird ends today!/ Registro con descuento termina hoy!

Register Now for the 2023 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering!
“Blessed are the Peacemakers” (Mt 5:9)

¡Inscríbanse AHORA para la Reunión del Ministerio Social Católico 2023!
“Bienaventurados los pacificadores” (Mt 5,9)

January 28 – 31, 2023, Washington, D.C.
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10/31/2022

"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis

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10/28/2022

¡Por favor únete a nosotros!

All are invited to participate in our Diocesan Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Find more information: oakdiocese.org/peregrinacion

10/25/2022

Take action and gather for peace to prevent homicides and gun violence through Oakland Ceasefire, a partnership with the City of Oakland and community organizations. Meet at 6:00pm at St. Benedict in Oakland this Friday, Oct. 28. Our walk begins at 6:30pm.

Sponsored by Faith in Action East Bay: fiaeastbay.org

10/17/2022