About St. Patrick · Oakland, California
St. Patrick Catholic Church is a vibrant parish in West Oakland, California, that has served the local Catholic community for more than 140 years. Rooted in the African-American Catholic experience, the parish gathers for Sunday worship in both Spanish and English and seeks to live the Gospel in the heart of Oakland. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland. In 2026, the Diocese announced plans to close St. Patrick as part of a broader parish reorganization, a decision the parish community has been working to appeal.
- Established
- 1878
- Patron
- Saint Patrick
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland
Why belong here
A historic, multicultural West Oakland parish where the faithful can worship in English and Spanish within a close-knit, resilient community.
Mass times at St. Patrick
Weekly Mass schedule
About St. Patrick
St. Patrick Catholic Church describes itself as a vibrant community serving West Oakland for over 140 years.
History
Founded in 1878, the parish has long been connected to African-American Catholics in the East Bay.
Closure Notice
In 2026, the Diocese of Oakland announced that St. Patrick would be among the parishes closed in a diocesan reorganization. Parishioners have explored canonical appeal options under Church law.