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Tag: catholic church

A sign outside St. Joseph's Basilica in Almada says "Masses everyone welcome."
Posted inEducation Equity

Parents fear new gender rules could undermine East Bay Catholic schools’ LGBTQ+ friendly reputations

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso July 27, 2023July 27, 2023

In a heated meeting with the Oakland Diocese, parents at St. Joseph’s urged school leaders not to pursue repressive guidance on gender and sexuality.

A clock with black dials and the name of St. Joseph Notre Dame High School is placed on a white tower with ornate designs.
Posted inHealth & Environment

Some LGBTQ+ students felt they belonged at St. Joe’s. Then came talk of new ‘guidance’

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso July 20, 2023August 2, 2023

With rumors of a new potentially restrictive policy on addressing queer and trans students at school, students are feeling concern and stress ahead of the upcoming school year.

The worn-out outline of a large cross that was removed from a wall of a Catholic school building.
Posted inEducation Equity

Oakland Catholic schools could receive new ‘guidance’ on gender identity

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso July 18, 2023July 27, 2023

Harmful new policies are targeting LGBTQ+ students across the country. Students, parents, and staff at St. Joseph’s and other local Catholic schools fear they could be next.

The Cathedral of Christ the Light, the main cathedral of Oakland's Catholic church diocese, and which resides next to the city's Lake Merritt, is a glass and wood structure, surrounded by cement entryways.
Posted inArts & Community

Oakland Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy due to sex abuse claims

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso May 8, 2023May 10, 2023

The Diocese, which oversees Catholic churches and institutions in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy.

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