Facing hundreds of lawsuits over sexual abuse claims, the Roman Catholic bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on behalf of the diocese, saying he hopes to “stabilize” the church’s finances ...

OAKLAND — Amidst a sea of white crosses, a memorial service was held at St. Columba Catholic Church on Sunday to commemorate the 126 lives lost to homicides in the city this year. Related ...

The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection ... as officials also address declining engagement in the church, the Barber said. Filing for bankruptcy protection doesn’t ...

Simons represents numerous survivors in the sexual abuse scandal linked to the Oakland Diocese. The case was supposed to go to court last year. But the Catholic Church filed for bankruptcy in an ...

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2023 in the face of 345 child sex abuse claims going back decades, church officials said. Lawyers for the survivors say ...

"For instance, in Oakland, Mass attendance dropped 42% in 2021 from 2019 due to the pandemic and was off 46% from the five-year average." The Catholic church covered up abuse. Can RICO laws treat ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Catholic Diocese of Oakland is trying ... active lawsuits. Now, the church is also seeking confidentiality for church officials who may have covered up the criminal ...

Simons represents numerous church sex assault survivors. RELATED: Oakland Catholic Diocese files motion to keep names of accused child sex abusers secret On Friday, the diocese filed a plan of ...

The new principal of Oakland Catholic High School has more than three ... but also a faithful witness to the mission of the Church in forming young women for lives of leadership and service ...