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

CURRENT ISSUE: September 22, 2008 • VOL. 46, NO. 16 • Oakland, CA

Religious leaders say poverty must be a campaign issue Group of religious leaders believe the needs of poor and marginalized people deserve the same attention from government officials as the current needs of Wall Street’s failing financial firms. >>>		Cathedral celebrations begin GREG TARCZYNSKI PHOTO A special 40-page supplement commemorating the Sept. 25 dedication of the Cathedral of Christ the Light was published with the Sept. 22 issue of The Catholic Voice. See stories and photos under "In this issue." John blaustein PHOTO

Aid agencies seek donations for victims Catholic community is reaching out to help victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike that tore through Louisiana, Texas, Cuba and Haiti as well as other parts of the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. >>>