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1962

So on January 13, 1962, the Holy See carved three new dioceses — Oakland, Santa Rosa, and Stockton — from the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

1984

The first Diocesan Pastoral Convention, with 350 delegates from 87 parishes, convened in 1984, and out of this gathering came the first 14-member Diocesan Pastoral Council and a list of diocesan priorities.

2000

The role of lay men and women in the diocese expanded significantly in the wake of Vatican II. By the year 2000 nearly every parish had an active pastoral council.

2004

In 2004, Bishop Vigneron conducted a series of reconciliation services, offering personal apologies in every parish in the diocese where abuse was known to have taken place.

2008

A new diocesan pastoral plan was also inaugurated in 2008 setting forth goals, objectives, and action steps in five areas of pastoral life — sacramental renewal, faith formation and catechesis, pastoral leadership, youth and young adults, and stewardship.

In 2008, he opened a healing garden at the Cathedral of Christ the Light to provide a place for quite reflection and prayer.

2009

Following Bishop Vigneron's appointment as the Archbishop of Detroit in 2009, Bishop Cordileone was named the fourth Bishop of Oakland.

2012

The 50th Anniversary of the diocese was celebrated throughout 2012 with several events, including a Symposium on Vatican II, a multicultural Unity Festival, a Mass of Thanksgiving and a Gala dinner honoring the many volunteers who have contributed to the success of the diocese.

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