Diocese of Oakland
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UPDATE: Oakland Diocese denies it used diocesan fund to hide money from abuse victims
The filing claims the diocese “perpetrated a fraudulent scheme to funnel substantial assets away from what would soon become its... Read more
Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims
Some advocates criticized the proposal. Dan McNevin, a volunteer with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said it... Read more
Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human... Read more
Franciscan Friars of California announce bankruptcy filing over dozens of sex abuse claims
The Franciscans of the Province of St. Barbara said on its website on Tuesday that it had filed a Chapter... Read more
Oakland Diocese files for bankruptcy following sexual abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Oakland has filed for bankruptcy protection amid hundreds of accusations of clergy sexual abuse, Bishop Michael Barber... Read more
Oakland Diocese considers filing for bankruptcy with 330 abuse lawsuits pending
The bishop told the faithful he is giving “strong consideration” to filing for bankruptcy in order to respond to hundreds... Read more
Oakland bishop: Unmasked Massgoers should not be ‘policed’
The bishop of Oakland, California on Monday said that Catholics fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not have to wear masks... Read more
Oakland's Catholic bishop robbed of cash, episcopal ring while praying near cathedral
A gun-wielding man allegedly robbed Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland of some money and his episcopal ring near the city’s... Read more
Indian archbishop, parish priest killed in California car accident
Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong, India and Fr. Mathew Vellankal died in a car crash Oct. 10 during a visit... Read more
Oakland diocese to release names of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse
Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland has announced that the diocese will release the names of all clerics credibly accused of... Read more
