The Diocese of Oakland shares the latest information from the 2019 USCCB Annual Conference:
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved several documents with major implications for our Church. The USCCB has provided resources which parishes can use as bulletin inserts, handouts or in other means you deem appropriate, to help the faithful understand the new processes to ensure the accountability of our bishops. Please note we have added a one page explanation, in English and Spanish, of our diocesan policies.
Fr. Nick shares with the Parish responses to the Priest Abuse Scandal.
Bishop Michael issued a letter on Oct 2, 2018, announcing the Diocese of Oakland’s plan to make public the names of all clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing a minor. The Bishop also reviews steps taken in the past to investigate abuse, and new programs and reviews currently in place.
Read his letter in English.
Lee la carta en español.
On Sept. 9, 2018 Fr. Nick gave this homily.
San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy has released the following statement regarding the former Papal Nuncio.
Pope Francis’ Letter to the People of God
Bishop Michael Barber shares his conversation with students at UC Berkeley, and additional thoughts in light of the recent scandal. He also presents his action plan for the Diocese. Please read the recent article here.
Bishop Robert Baron has released a follow up video on “Why Remain Catholic”. Please watch and listen to his strong argument. If you are inclined to write church leaders after watching his talk visit this page on our website.
Fr. Nick shares with you Bishop Robert Baron’s Q & A session about the Sexual Abuse Crisis. Click Here to watch and listen.
At the Masses on August 19, Fr. Nick read Bishop Michael Barber’s statement on the recent Grand Jury Report from Pennsylvania. Fr. Nick also added his own comments.
Click here to read Fr. Nick’s letter to parishioners and friends about the abuse by priests and how California responded to the allegations in 2003. To read Bishop Michael’s statement, click here. Click here to watch the interview.
