"Bishop Michael Barber says the Diocese is seeing a trend of declining Mass attendance, Sacrament participation, and Catholic school enrollment, which has contributed to the financial crisis."
"The Diocese is currently working to receive bankruptcy court approval of its proposed plan for reorganization, following a record low number of priests assigned across 80 parishes."
The Diocese of Oakland is closing 13 churches as it faces a financial crisis exacerbated by declining attendance and settlements related to sexual assault cases. Bishop Michael Barber noted a trend of decreasing Mass attendance, Sacrament participation, and Catholic school enrollment. The diocese is also experiencing a record low number of priests assigned to its 80 parishes, with an increasing average age among them. Affected parishioners will be welcomed at nearby parishes as the diocese seeks bankruptcy court approval for reorganization.
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