Diocese of Oakland
Roman Rite
At the time of its creation in 1962, there were an estimated 329,000 Catholics among the East Bay's population of 1.3 million people. Within its 1,467 square miles, the current estimated population of Alameda and Contra Costa counties is over 2.7 million people with a Catholic population projected 394,000.
Currently serving the needs of the faithful are 391 priests, 112 deacons and 399 religious brothers and sisters in 84 parishes, 11 pastoral centers and other diocesan offices. Including religious education programs, there are over 45,000 students under Catholic instruction in the Diocese at 39 elementary schools, 8 high schools, two Catholic colleges and several schools of religious formation.
The Catholic Church throughout the diocese offers a range of service ministries assisting the elderly, the young, the poor, and the oppressed. As such the Church is the largest provider of social services in the East Bay, delivering shelter, meals, counseling, education and other critical services free of charge to over 530,000 people of all faiths each year.
Serving the city of San Leandro, California, since 1864, St. Leander provides a home for worship and respite. Join us for prayer and community.
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San Leandro
Parish Catholic Roman St. Louis Bertrand, founded in 1908 as part of the Diocese of Oakland. We currently have a multicultural community of more than 400 families, with a long and proud history in East Oakland.
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Oakland
Our parish family came to birth in 1925. In 1949 our present church was built. Our parish school was built in 1952. The hall/gym, under the guidance of Fr. John Mallon, was built in 1972. We have a long history guided by many wonderful pastors, the Presentation Sisters staffing the school and the ge
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San Lorenzo
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