Life and Social Justice

Fed by Christ to Serve Christ in Others

A Message from Ministry Coordinator

Kiona Medina:

Blessings to all! 

The last few months have been dedicated to assessing needs, building relationships and identifying teams. As we get closer to elections and needs continue to rise in our communities, let’s stay fed by Christ to connect to His body according to our individual capacities and gifts. We all need each other. Here are some updates and ways to serve or receive:

Immigration Resources

• Legal Resources
• Shelter & Basic services
• Support Network
• https://oakdiocese.org/justice-for-immigrants

Respect for Life

• Want a speaker to come to your parish to speak about advocacy, dignity of life, and pro-life clinic etc?

Social Services

• Directory of Catholic Mental Health Providers/Counselors / Wellness Services
• https://oakdiocese.org/social-services-directory

Would you like to start a mental health ministry in your parish? Let’s talk about your parish needs!

• Emergency Services: food assistance, shelters, housing, financial assistance. 
• https://oakdiocese.org/social-services-directory

Check out what’s happening with our African American Pastoral Center!

• Webpage: https://oakdiocese.org/aapc
• Read the latest AAPC newsletter HERE.

Check out the Oakland Catholic Worker: always accepting donations of clothing, diapers, food and volunteers: 

• https://catholicworker.org/directory/ca-oakland-oakland-cw-html/

I am now offering heartshops to groups and parishes in our Oakland Diocese: This one is on high demand, please contact me for booking one in your parish.

Catholic Therapists/Counselors/Service Providers Directory updated in July:

Is your parish doing anything you want to see in the next newsletter? Or would you like to start a social justice ministry?

Let’s Collaborate!

Let me know when I can visit your parish or organization.

United in prayer with all of you! 

Kiona Medina 

Office: 510-267-8379

Email: kmedina@oakdiocese.org

See you in the Eucharist: united in prayer and action