BISHOP'S MINISTRIES APPEAL 2026

ONE FAITH. ONE FAMILY. ONE MISSION.
The Bishop's Ministries Appeal helps us extend Christ's love to those seeking comfort, guidance, and support. Through more than 70 vital programs that serve as beacons of hope in communities across the diocese, our ministries provide essential assistance and spiritual nourishment to all who seek it.
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Please take a moment to watch the 2026 Bishop's Ministries Appeal video below, featuring Bishop Barber as he shares how your generosity brings hope and transformation to our diocesan community through four essential ministries.​
PASTORAL MINISTRIES & SERVICES
Through diocesan pastoral ministries, parishioners deepen their faith, enrich family life, and build stronger parish communities as they embrace Christ’s teachings.
  • ​Liturgy
  • Youth Retreat Center
  • Respect Life & Justice Programs
  • Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
  • Vietnamese, Filipino & Latino Ministries
  • Catholic Scouting
  • Ethnic Pastoral Centers
  • Young Adult Ministries
  • Marriage & Family Life
  • Children & Youth Ministries
  • Marriage Preparation Programs
  • Safe Environment Programs
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & FORMATION
Gifts to the appeal support multigenerational faith formation programs that equip parents to be primary teachers of faith while nurturing spiritual growth across all ages, creating lifelong disciples who bear witness of Christ’s love in the world.
  • Faith Formation Programs
  • Evangelization and Outreach Efforts
  • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
  • Religious Education Teachers’ Training
  • Serra Catechetical Institute
  • St. Francis de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry
CLERGY FORMATION & SUPPORT | PRIEST RETIREMENT & CARE
Through the Bishop’s Ministries Appeal, we invest in our clergy’s growth and well-being, providing essential support and continuing education from their initial calling through retirement, strengthening their ability to serve our faith community.
  • Permanent Diaconate Program
  • Office of Vocations
  • Seminarian Education & Formation
  • Priest Retirement & Long-term Care
  • Continuing Education Programs
​SUPPORT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS & PARISHES IN NEED
Each year, the diocese provides subsidies and grants to assist with operating expenses at our inner-city Catholic schools and for parishes and faith communities that are facing extraordinary and immediate financial challenges.
  • Operating Subsidies
  • Capital Expenditure Grants
  • Emergency Funding Support
ASSISTING LOCAL PARISHES
Every parish has its own needs and plans for growth and new ministries to better serve its parishioners and the local community. The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal will again return 100% of all monies collected over each parish’s goal for use at the parish level.
BISHOP'S MINISTRIES APPEAL PRAYER

​Loving and merciful God,
we are your family, brothers and sisters entrusted with the mission of your Church in the Diocese of Oakland.

We call upon our blessed Mother, Queen of the World and patroness of our Diocese, to guide us as a people committed to serving the needs of all God’s people, to tend the flock entrusted to our care.

Look upon us, loving Shepherd, the sheep you have redeemed by your Precious Blood. We offer you our grateful prayer and ask your blessing on all our endeavors.

Amen.
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