Ministries of Hope – The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal supports the 70+ ministries that serve our diocese faithful as well as the greater communities where our parishes are located. This includes faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, parishes in action programs, and meeting the unexpected needs of schools and parishes. 

You can support our parish efforts in the Bishop’s Ministries Appeal by praying for the appeal (see prayer below) and/or by donating.  You can donate by writing a check to the parish and writing “Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland” in the memo field or give online here

Comments about the Bishop’s Appeal

“My dear parish family,
Today I share something special: our Bishop’s Ministries Appeal. This year, we embrace a beautiful theme: ‘Ministries of Hope.’ As St. Paul promises in Romans, ‘Hope does not disappoint.’
Through this Appeal, we become bearers of hope across our East Bay community. Your generosity brings renewed hope to thousands in our East Bay community, transforming lives through acts of love and service.
Your support empowers more than 70 vital ministries that:

• Strengthen evangelization efforts, sharing the Gospel and deepening the faith of
  individuals and families in our communities
• Support seminarians preparing to guide our faith community
• Offer counseling to those seeking healing and renewal
• Inspire our youth to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ

Your gift, no matter the size, transforms lives and and shares God’s love. Thank you for being God’s instruments of hope.
May God bless you abundantly.”