You are invited to attend the Feast of Santo Nino Mass on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 am followed immediately by a reception at Social Hall. Novena prayers will be held nightly in church Thursday, January 2 to Friday, January 10 at 6:30 pm, except for Friday, January 3 & Wednesday, January 8 at 6:15 pm.
Our diocese has lost a father, grandfather, shepherd and true priest of Jesus Christ. May Christ the Good Shepherd welcome Bishop John into the eternal reward prepared for him who served the flock of Oakland so well. --Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
Reflecting on the Gospel and first readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Collins is reminded of his mother and Mrs. Dizon (a beloved mother-figure) and of Bishop John S. Cummins.