The Catholic Voice - an online publication of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland

February 6, 2006VOL. 44, NO. 3Oakland, CA

Pope’s first encyclical focuses on meaning, practice of love

Excerpts from Pope Benedict’s encyclical ‘Deus Caritas Est’

‘Miracle’ healing advances the cause
of sainthood for Pope John Paul II

Survivors tell bishops about desired
responses to incidents of clergy abuse

Bishops’ office names its top 10 films of 2005

Local Catholics get
jail time for protest
at Ft. Benning

Father Moran assumes leadership in Danville

Homeless thespians create powerful theatre

Organ donation — giving life to another

Bishop’s Appeal seeks funds to sustain essential ministries

Holy Names University offers a ‘Saturday semester’ on March 25

EWTN celebrates 25 years

Post-abortion healing
retreat, March 3-5

School board challenge

COMMENTARY

A Pope focused on changing his Church, not the world

Benedict XVI’s emerging legacy
is ending the imperial papacy

State budget challenges option for the poor

Americans fear
increase in poverty

Post-abortion healing retreat, March 3-5

By Voice staff

A weekend retreat for individuals and couples who are still hurting from the aftermath of abortion is scheduled for March 3-5 in the Sonoma Wine Country. The retreat includes sharing of stories, Scripture-based spiritual exercises, sacraments and a memorial service.

It is sponsored by After the Choice, the Diocese of Oakland’s post-abortion outreach.
The cost for the weekend is $150 per person or $200 per couple. Financial assistance is available. For a complete information packet, contact Monika Rodman at (510) 267-8335 or e-mail Mrodman@oakdiocese.org. Inquiries and participation are strictly confidential.

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