2019 COLUMNS
August 12, 2019 Hate begets violence. And violence begets more hate
July 8, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 24, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 10, 2019 ‘Never betray your penitents,’ bishop warns new priests
May 27, 2019 Bishop Barber: ‘I will go to jail before I will obey’
May 13, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 29, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 8, 2019 Faith and hope in the midst of trial
March 18, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
March 4, 2019 In memory of Rev. Brian Joyce
February 18, 2019 ‘I hope this will help bring healing’
February 4, 2019 Time to rest after so much doing, to ‘Let go’ and ‘Let God’
January 21, 2019 Retreat offered time to pray for people’s intentions
January 7, 2019 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
2018 COLUMNS
December 10, 2018 Recall and celebrate Jesus’ birth, prepare for His return
November 26, 2018 Resolve of the US bishops
November 12, 2018 ‘From Maintenance to Mission’
October 22, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 8, 2018 ‘We have nothing to hide. It is the right thing to do.’
September 17, 2018 A sign ‘God still loves the world’
September 3, 2018 Bishop Barber takes action in wake of national abuse scandals
August 13, 2018 Bishop Barber: There is no substitute for fidelity
July 9, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 25, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 11, 2018 'Wherever our people are, you need to be there'
May 21, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
May 7, 2018 We can't let the talent of motivated young adults go to waste
April 23, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 9, 2018 The amazing transformative power of resurrection
March 19, 2018 Welcome aboard to all of our 'Elect'
March 5, 2018 'Bishop Cummins will always be a father to us'
February 19, 2018 'We are saying to the world: I am a Christian'
February 5, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 22, 2018 Defend innocent life
January 8, 2018 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
2017 COLUMNS
December 11, 2017 Mary and Jesus love us. Come let us adore him.
November 20, 2017 There was no "Bishop's Column" for this issue
November 9, 2017 Notre Dame: Signs of faith on campus
October 23, 2017 More is accomplished by prayer than this world knows
October 9, 2017 Bishop Barber: Evil NEVER has the last word
September 18, 2017 'Dreamers: The Catholic Church supports you'
September 4, 2017 Thank you for being faithful, generous followers of Jesus
August 14, 2017 Bishop tells Catholic educators: 'Lead our students to Christ'
July 10, 2017 Bishop says Mass for us at altar of the Holy Sepulchre
June 26, 2017 Pilgrims walk path of 'the slave of the slaves forever'
June 12, 2017 Everything you need to get to heaven is here
May 22, 2017 'Thou shalt not kill,' even ourselves
May 8, 2017 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 17, 2017 Try to see the joy in Easter through the eyes of Mary
April 3, 2017 'When I was a stranger, you welcomed me'
March 20, 2017 A 'Guide to making a good Lent'
March 6, 2017 Bishop Barber joins bishops in statement on immigration
February 20, 2017 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 6, 2017 Christ and His teachings must come before our political party
January 23, 2017 Five schools to close, seven gain new life in network
January 9, 2017 Bishop lays out goals, vision for diocese
2016 COLUMNS
December 12, 2016 In Oakland, a time to mourn – and heal
November 21, 2016 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
November 7, 2016 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 24, 2016 sThere was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 10, 2016 'It is time for us to end the death penalty'
September 19, 2016 A new model of Catholic education for Oakland
September 5, 2016 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
August 8, 2016 We need to see ourselves as God does: Brothers and sisters
July 11, 2016 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 27, 2016 On Orlando, the Muslim community and the Pan-Orthodox Council
June 13, 2016 'Thou shalt not kill,' even ourselves
May 23, 2016 'We need to be touched by the hands of the Savior'
May 9, 2016 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 25, 2016 Every Catholic should try to read pope's 'Amoris Laetitia'
April 11, 2016 Mother Angelica's secret: Trust in His love
March 28, 2016 Easter: 'A time for you to join this great wave of mercy'
March 14, 2016 The Church is here to love and accompany people
February 29, 2016 Church cannot carry out its works without people's support
February 8, 2016 Faith and devotion in the Philippines
January 18, 2016 New year off to a good start
January 4, 2016 'A home for those in need'
2015 COLUMNS
December 14, 2015 A blessed, holy Christmas as we begin Year of Mercy
November 23, 2015 Diocese remains vigilant in fight against abuse
November 9, 2015 The Sant'Egidio Community is coming to Oakland
October 26, 2015 Examine your life, confess and get on the right track
October 5, 2015 Reflections on Pope Francis' historic visit to the United States
September 21, 2015 How to profit from the Holy Father's visit
September 7, 2015 San Quentin inmates happy to receive the sacraments
August 10, 2015 Church supports dignity of all human beings
July 13, 2015 'Laudato Si:' Care for the earth, each other and God
June 22, 2015 New Mexico holy site has special meaning for bishop
June 8, 2015 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
May 18, 2015 Another hero of the diocese
May 4, 2015 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 20, 2015 Every day is Holy Thursday
April 6, 2015 Blessed Chrism oils can provide healing, strength
March 23, 2015 "By His rising from the dead, we may rise from the dead"
March 9, 2015 Thanks to consecrated religious for caring of the people of Oakland
February 23, 2015 Lent: Do something, and do it out of love
February 9, 2015 The Father Serra controversy
January 19, 2015 Baptism — bestowing dignity on a human being
January 5, 2015 'Peace on Earth' begins with 'Peace in me'
2014 COLUMNS
December 15, 2014 Birth of the Christ child proves love of God the Father
November 24, 2014 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
November 10, 2014 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 27, 2014 Be a companion of Jesus, bishop advises deacons
October 6, 2014 Let's row together in the service of God
September 22, 2014 Triumph of the Cross . . . and the retirement of a priest
September 8, 2014 On duty with the Navy 2014: Suicide deadlier than combat
August 11, 2014 Faith and generosity will overcome our challenges
July 7, 2014 The joys and hidden graces of being a Catholic priest
June 23, 2014 Mercy and mystery
June 9, 2014 Welcome to the brotherhood
May 19, 2014 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
May 5, 2014 St. John Paul II — model for a ministry of love
April 21, 2014 Christ is Prophet, Priest and King
April 7, 2014 Good News of Resurrection found in all corners of globe
March 24, 2014 Advice for when the going gets tough
March 10, 2014 Lent: Are you a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced?
February 17, 2014 Illness configures us more intimately with Christ
February 3, 2014 Bishop's Appeal one way 'to set the world on fire'
January 20, 2014 Life has dignity from conception to death
January 6, 2014 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
2013 COLUMNS
December 16, 2013 Oakland in 2013, a place of hope and blessing
November 18, 2013 Bishop Barber calls for prayers, assistance after Typhoon Haiyan
November 4, 2013 Miss Mildred Dill'ard: A Treasure of the Oakland diocese
October 21, 2013 'Come after me' — The challenge to respond to the Lord's call
October 7, 2013 Highlights from Rome: Mass at St. Peter's, meeting Pope Francis
September 23, 2013 Letter from Rome: Let us pray for many needs
September 9, 2013 What makes a school a 'Catholic school'?
August 12, 2013 We are all counting on each other
July 15, 2013 Two vicars of Christ
June 24, 2013 Bishop reports: Parish visits, semi-annual bishops' meeting
June 10, 2013 Bishop Barber's message to the people of the diocese
May 20, 2013 Tears of joy and of hope
May 6, 2013 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 22, 2013 'Who do you say that I am?'
April 1, 2013 How should we live the journey after Easter
March 18, 2013 Meaning of the Easter Vigil
March 4, 2013 Palm Sunday paradox — triumphant prelude or a sorrowful finale?
February 18, 2013 Approaching Lent with joy, anticipation
February 4, 2013 'My soul is anchored in the Lord'
January 21, 2013 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 7, 2013 New Year challenge: What you see is what you get
2012 COLUMNS
December 17, 2012 Refugees brought faith from Vietnam to Oakland
November 19, 2012 Too many Christians looking for the easy way, the 'cheap grace'
November 5, 2012 Working in parishes helped archbishop hone priestly skills
October 15, 2012 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 1, 2012 Archbishop Cordileone's farewell: 'Everything happens in God's time'
September 17, 2012 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
September 4, 2012 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
August 20, 2012 Time to dispel myths around NFP
August 6, 2012 News was 'quite a shock'
July 16, 2012 New optimism for immigration reform
June 25, 2012 Large, new study validates strength of traditional family
June 11, 2012 Catholic education a unique and outstanding achievement
May 21, 2012 Diocese of Oakland bears stamp of innovation
April 30, 2012 Official visit to The Vatican leaves much room for thought
April 9, 2012 Proud to be Oakland's bishop and sharing our story with Rome
March 26, 2012 Easter season time of coming to life
March 5, 2012 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 21, 2012 Government should not invade sanctuary of conscience
February 6, 2012 Time now to abolish the death penalty
January 23, 2012 Two critical initiatives on Nov. ballot
January 9, 2012 Diocese marks milestone since founding in 1962
2011 COLUMNS
December 12, 2011 Christmas message: Continuing the mystery of the Incarnation
November 21, 2011 It's here — the New Roman Missal: Where do we go from here?
November 7, 2011 Missal changes: Church retains valuable aspects of our identity
October 17, 2011 Vatican II gave most force to changes in liturgy
October 3, 2011 New missal: history of the liturgical renewal movement
September 19, 2011 What's behind the new English translation of the Roman Missal
September 5, 2011 Christ is the answer to violence
August 8, 2011 Beacon of social justice will continue its work
July 5, 2011 The blessing and curse of meetings
June 20, 2011 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 6, 2011 Learning lessons from John Jay College study
May 23, 2011 The primacy of charity in the priest's identity to Christ
May 9, 2011 Bringing the healing presence of Lourdes to the world
April 25, 2011 A time for gratitude and renewed hope
April 11, 2011 Easter: 'Refocus our vision on the ultimate victory'
March 21, 2011 Lent as a time to make space for God
March 7, 2011 Future prospects of marriage, democracy go hand-in-hand
February 21, 2011 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 7, 2011 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 24, 2011 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 10, 2011 A time for reflection on
accomplishments, challenges
2010 COLUMNS
December 13, 2010 Make room for Jesus
November 22, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
November 8, 2010 Monica Clark: Leadership,
dedication to the diocese
October 18, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
October 4, 2010 Catechists: guides in
how to grow to spiritual maturity
September 20, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
September 6, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
August 9, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
July 5, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
June 21, 2010 Stewardship means living
the way God created us to be
June 7, 2010 Eucharist: Christ's sacrifice made present
May 24, 2010 Health care remains cause
for watchful concern
May 10, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 26, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
April 12, 2010 Pope Benedict's record: Develop healthy skepticism of media reports
March 22, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
March 8, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
February 22, 2010 New ecumenical moment: Manhattan Declaration: Turning point in history
February 8, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 25, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
January 11, 2010 There was no “Bishop's Column" for this issue
2009 COLUMNS
December 14, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 23, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 9, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October 19, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October 5, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September 21, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September 7, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
August 10, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
July 6, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 22, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 8, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 25, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 11, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 27, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 13, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 30, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 9, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
February 23, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
February 9, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
January 19, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
January 5, 2009 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
2008 COLUMNS
December 15, 2008 The grace of Christmas: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us
November 17, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 3, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
October
6, 2008 New cathedral: a sign that Christ dwells among us (a dedication homily)
September 22, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
September
8, 2008 Our
new cathedral: tangible witness to our love of Christ
August 4, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
July 7, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 23, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
June 9, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 19, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
May 5, 2008 Causes of youth violence and taking action to stop it
April 21, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
April 7, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 24, 2008 There was no “In His Light” column for this issue
March 10, 2008 The outpouring of Christ’s blood is for our salvation
February 18, 2008 There
was no “In His Light” column for this issue
February 4, 2008 Lent: 40 days when we concentrate on personal conversion
January
21, 2008 The blessing of a Plenary Indulgence is at hand, Feb. 2-11
January
7, 2008 Our
mission in 2008: Live in hope, labor for peace
2007 COLUMNS
December 17, 2007 Christmas is the right time to give and receive gifts
November
19, 2007 There
was no “In His Light” column for this issue
November 5, 2007 Our new cathedral: a 21st-century idiom of timeless truths
October 22, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
October 8, 2007 Eucharistic devotion is at the heart of our Christian life
September 17, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
September 3, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
August 6 , 2007 A reflection on vocation, hospitality and the grace of diversity
July 2, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
June 4, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
May 21, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
May 7, 2007 Cathedral is becoming a masterpiece that speaks of faith
April 23, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
April 9, 2007 Eastertime: A reflection on the priesthood of the faithful
March 26, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
March 5 , 2007 Lent: Bringing the image of Christ to perfection in us
February 19, 2007 Sacrament of Penance is indispensable for life of holiness
February 5, 2007 There was no "In His Light" column for this issue.
January 22, 2007 Remembering Roe v. Wade – a call for prayer and penance
January 8, 2007 Bishop Vigneron urges Catholics to pray, act for end to violence;
2006
COLUMNS
December 11, 2006
The
mystery of Christmas – God’s awesome exchange
November 20, 2006
A
strategic plan for ministries of our new cathedral
November 6, 2006
With
gratitude for your persevering prayers for healing
October 23, 2006
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for this issue.
October 8, 2006
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for this issue.
September 18, 2006
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for this issue.
September 4, 2006
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for this issue.
August 7, 2006
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for this issue.
July 3, 2006
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for this issue.
June 19, 2006
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for this issue.
June 5, 2006
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for this issue.
May 22, 2006
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for this issue.
May 8, 2006
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for this issue.
April 17, 2006
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for this issue.
April 3, 2006
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for this issue.
March 20, 2006
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for this issue.
March 6, 2006
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for this issue.
February 20, 2006
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for this issue.
February 6, 2006
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for this issue.
January 23, 2006
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for this issue.
January 9, 2006
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for this issue.
2005 COLUMNS
December 12, 2005
Now
is the time to end the death penalty
November 21, 2005
There was no "In His Light" column
for this issue.
November 7, 2005
Priests’
convocation was a time of grace and blessings
October 17
Three
important matters for East Bay Catholics
October 7, 2005
In
gratitude to God for two years as your bishop
September 19, 2005
10
rules for handling disagreement like a Christian
September 5, 2005
Raising
a beacon of freedom in Christ the Light
August 8, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue.
July 4, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue.
June 20, 2005
Pope
calls priests to ‘father forth’ Christ in all people
June 6, 2005
Discipleship
means belonging to the Heart of Christ
May 23, 2005
At
Lourdes we witness God’s transforming power
May 9, 2005
There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. Bishop's Vigneron's column will resume in
the May 23 issue.
April
25
Through
our prayers, we shared in selection of the pope
April 11, 2005
Cathedral of Christ the Light: mission
and ministry
March 21, 2005
Easter
message
March 7, 2005
Liturgical
changes will enhance our celebration
of Eucharist
February 21, 2005 There was no "In His Light"
column for this issue. Bishop's Vigneron's column will resume in the
March 7 issue.
January
24, 2005 A
call to pray for healing from abuse
January 10, 2005 Working
for peace is doing God’s work
2004 COLUMNS
December 13, 2004 Childhood
memory of God’s unique gift Christmas
celebrates the truth of who Jesus is
November 22, 2004 As The Voice went to press, Bishop Vigneron
was at the annual meeting of U.S. bishops in Washington, D.C. His
column resumed in the December 13 issue.
November 8, 2004 Prayers
for the dead assist in their final conversion
October 18, 2004 In
voting, we need to return to basic moral principles
October 4, 2004 Parish
visits: a time to teach, learn, worship together
September 20, 2004 Pray
for Carmelite vocations and Eucharistic devotion
September 6 , 2004 Lay
apostolates are essential to our mission as Church
August 9, 2004 Pilgrimage
to Ireland
July 5, 2004 We
are part of the family of the Bishop of Rome
June 21, 2004 Bishop Vigneron was attending the semi-annual
meeting of the
June 7, 2004 Penance
and renewal: the work of the Church
May 24, 2004 The
prayers of Pope John Paul – a great grace
May 10, 2004 Our
vocation is to strive to become saints
April 26, 2004 Contemplatives
bring grace to local church
April 12, 2004 Effective
reform involves conversion and repentance
March 29 , 2004 The
resurrection is His vindication and our joy
March 8, 2004 The
gifts of new faith and consecrated service
Feb. 23, 2004 The
Lenten journey – repentance and renewal
Feb. 9, 2004 Renewed
hope in the midst of great sorrow
Jan. 26 , 2004 Making
Christ’s light shine is God’s mission for me
Jan. 12, 2004 Priestly
celibacy– the Spirit’s gift for the whole Church
2003 COLUMNS
Dec. 15, 2003 Christmas:
celebrating that God is visible to us
Nov. 17, 2003 Be
on watch for God to act
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