Personal freedom started here for me, IDC what *anyone* has to say about Catholicism.A good priest is better than a heavily-armed soldier any day.Please, if you dont agree keep your comments to yourself.This is Holy ground and should be treated as such.

This is absolutely must visit in east Bay. The Cathedral was designed by Craig Hartman, it is the new mother Church of the Diocese of Oakland. Beautiful architecture beside lake Merritt. Visited in a quiet Sunday sit in quietly just feeling all the light shine through, amazing experience. This place open to public, you can just walk in.The innovation in this Cathedral is the usage of light with its walls. The wall are constructed of 1028 panes of patterned glass which defuse light into the interior. as the sun crosses over from sunrise to sunset, from the beginning of time to times fulfilment in Christ, the play between the glass and the wood generates different qualities of light through the day. at night, the cathedral become a beacon of light

Serene and magical place to rest and contemplate life. Stunning cathedral with mausoleum that feels sacred. The space is so intentional. (Nice bathrooms and drinking fountain.) Free tour weekdays at 1pm.

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The modern architecture is not to my taste—you can’t even tell it’s a church, much leas a Catholic church, until you’re at the door—but the bishop is orthodox, wise, and kind. And he believes!!!!

Since moving to Oakland 9 years ago, I have wanted to go inside this beautiful cathedral.I recently had the opportunity to visit this church, while attending the enterrment services of my friends mother. The simplistic beauty of the interior was so profound as was the service, very moving. It was a welcoming and inclusive place. I have been looking for a church to attend, I believe I have found it. The location is on the banks of Lake Merritt, just could not get any more beautiful. I promised my friends sister who lives across the country, that when I did l would honour her mothers memory through prayer and place some posies outside her final resting place. I was honoured to be invited to attend the services and rewarded with finding a church to connect with God and the community, once again.

Is an amazing building. Thanks yo God for the chance of meet Cathedral.

Truly wonderful cathedral! Located at the Lake, beautifully designed, artistically unique in many ways. Much to appreciate in this holy place. Built in conjunction with the large Business complex recently built here as part of Oaklands redevelopment. Open every day to the faithful and to visitors. Good amenities and gift shop. Insufficient parking on weekdays for all of the businesses here, but on Sundays it is quiet and serene.

A great church for peaceful time or event like a wedding. Really modernist church and worth a visit if you are visiting Oakland

This building is absolutely beautiful, and definitely worth a visit. Im not religious, but the folks here were friendly and welcoming - and not at all offended by the fact that I stepped in just to scope out the architecture. They do hold open services and musical events which are free to the public. If youre not a worshipper, I recommend visiting outside of service times, and taking a tour of this lovely, iconic space.

Awesome place to visit, great architecture too. It was so calm inside.

Very modern cathedral. As its name suggests, very well naturally lighted.

Simply Beautiful ! One God, One Truth, One Christian Catholic Faith in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

We watched this cathedral get built. It is a modern structure,. Through the years, we have attended masses and a funeral. Too bad about the very controversial bishop.He would do well to be kind and most certainly to embrace his location and Black Live Matter.

Free to enter and take photos as long as service isnt happening. Great architectural features throughout the site. The interior is majestic and I recommend you take the time to take it all in. There is also a gift shop which is recommended. Be respectful of the space and enjoy!

This was beautiful, and the 1 hr tour (at 1pm) was totally worth it. I was amazed at the meaning behind all of the architectural details, of which there are too many to list. A few include: the cathedral is shaped like the intersection of two circles, which creates the christianity symbol. The image of Christ is made by making different sized holes in a metal screen. The reconciliation/confessional area is open to the light. Spacing in the slats of the front door follows the Fibonacci sequence. There are paintings from Incan artists from Cuzco, Peru in the 1640s in one of the chapels. The mausoleum is also beautiful and includes stained glass from the original St. Francis de Sales parish cathedral damaged by the Loma Prieto earthquake.

A magnificent House of God in Oakland. Peaceful and extremely beautiful...

The Cathedral is a beautiful place to pray and Father Brandon welcomes you with a big smile. When I visit The Cathedral reminds me of The Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City because of modern architecture and the acoustics when the organ is been played.

Celebrated our Holy Mother Mary today

Always such a calming atmosphere and the architecture is amazing! I bring my boys here often. Sometimes we take a walk through the mausoleum that is underneath the church. Very peaceful and calming. A good place to go when you need to get grounded. There are many paintings and sculptures which has this place feeling more like a museum than a church.

Amazing concept of a modern cathedral. The image of Christ towers six stories high. The personal touch seems to be missing on weekdays. Havent yet experienced Sunday mass

The Cathedral of Christ the Light is the “mother church” - or spiritual home - of the Catholic Diocese of Oakland, where the Bishop of Oakland often presides at liturgical services. It is a place where Catholics throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties can gather to pray and celebrate major holy days and events. It also serves as the territorial church for Catholics living and working in the downtown neighborhoods of Oakland.When the Parish of Christ the Light was created in 2006 it was formed from the former parishes of St. Mary-St. Francis de Sales and St. Andrew-St. Joseph.It’s unique and award-winning architectural design attracts many visitors. But that said, it provides an accessible, quiet and sacred place to be still and spend time with God. The mausoleum, which is immediately below the sanctuary is calm and soothing.

Is a wonderful piece of modern architectural design. A bit somber for children if you go to the lower level. Great location to walk afterwards around the lake.

Mesmerizing architecture that elicits true awe and wonder. A marvel of our time, right by Lake Merritt.

My first impression when I walked into this place was, Wow! I was speechless, we listened to mass and I was taken back to my childhood when we visited The Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City.What a work of art and craftsmanship!Do not take pictures during mass, or you will be asked to turn off your phone.

Great place to come for Sunday services

The Cathedral is very beautiful. It puts you in a prayerful mood. God is definitely present.

Absolutely amazing! Stunning architecture finely integrated with elements of faith. If you take your time looking, new details continue to emerge. A peaceful place. Be sure to step through the crypt below.

Beautiful and calm place to visit.

This is the Oakland Catholic Diocese and Cathedral. The Church, plaza and Kaiser Permanente headquarters are all together here and the architecture is very good as well as beautiful in its post modern sensibility.

It has its good days and it has its not so good days. Nothing is perfect. The church is big and beautiful. It gets really cold in the winter. I like the diversity.

This is a beautiful, peaceful place in the midst of a busy city. If you go, take time to visit Lake Merritt across the street and the beautiful gardens near it.

Absolutely gorgeous from the architecture to the organ. Just passing through, but I hope the admin and liturgies are as beautiful as the ambience.

A church.. Modern, clear, bight... But still a church. Are you into faith, you might find your answers here. Are you into architecture, you might find interesting answers as well.

Beautiful cathedral with a mausoleum underneath. There are so many great artistic details and wonderful inscriptions. They also have their own parking garage. The people are kind and helpful. It is a serene, welcoming place.

Beautiful church. Priest are easy to follow. Parking is a challenge if late

Beautiful and unique building. Definitely worth making some time to visit and maybe even attend a service and hear the amazing organ.

A beautiful Cathedral. Just visiting from out of town but this was a must see being close by.

Went for the 1pm guided tour, disappointed therewas no docent available without notice ahead of time, the desk person didnt even seem to know about this until the last minute. Anywaus, beautiful modern church, nice use of wood everywhere, very earthy

I sit in their manicured garden area that has bench seating and just chill and have a meal. Its quiet and uncrowded - except on Sundays - and is an excellent green space in the midst of a load of cold corporate buildings. The stylized fish shape of the Cathedral is innovative. The Cathedral has a bookstore and cafe as well.

Just stunning. Who ever the architect was got this SO right!! Im so jealous of Oakland diocese!

Peaceful sacred place to pray

The Cathedral of Christ the Light is a breath of fresh air thee photo of Jesus below is a 9 story fiber optic JesusWhen the c.certain hour in the e evening you may witness theefiber optic Jesus outside from a distance Thee Crucifix below is downstairs in the Moseleum either take a elevatorOr walk down 2 flight s of stairWhen you lst arrive downstairsThe huge statue of the Pieta will be thereThe Pieta is when JESUSwas taken down from the crucifix an placed in His MotherMarys Lap... Thats why I only speak for myself I like to walk the long beautiful marbel floor in the Moseleum feels like Im walking on a mirror then before I reach the crucifix theres a sense of Reality sets in!!!Also; from St. Francis De Sales Cathedral theres an alternative before you arrive at the Foot of the CrossGoogle searches for Cathedral Christ the Light Mass Schedule service schedule and Google search a tour through the Catholict Cathedral of Christ the Light2121 HarrisonNote:Google SearchesBecause thee Cathedral is not your average looking Cathedral 21st centuryBuilding with a whole lotta stories how an why it was built

You love it - or just like it. The austere architecture of the cathedral just did not resonate. There is much controversy re the bishop...

The place was nice. Ive never been to a church like that. Its like 2.0, the future. It was beautiful. Same as the moseleum. The nuns and priest were nice.

So happy to see such a artistically and architecture beautiful building situated next to world-renowned Lake Merritt. Acoustically awesome you got to stop in not just for the view before the sound also. Youll be recommending this to family and friends alike

The structure is beautiful. I dont go for regular mass. Just special occasions. Im usually there singing with a choir and the acoustics are terrible.

Visited for the evening mass during my vacation in the Bay area. A must see if you appreciate the beauty and design of the architecture. So much more stunning in person.

Holds a special place in my heart. My grandmother is buried there

Beautiful church. Attended Spanish mass.

Exceptionally reverent liturgy, flawless music. What a great mass. And what a great priest in Fr. Brandon

Such a beautiful cathedral. You don’t have to be catholic or religious at all to appreciate it. You can tell that Every detail of the architecture was thought out. I cannot begin to image how beautiful it looks when the sun is setting or rising. There was small scenes of saints and Jesus throughout the sanctuary. They offer tours daily but we didn’t go on it.

Very peaceful

Excellent architecture and spacious with lots of underground parking. Nice surrounding, scenic, and fun place for walking outside on the upper level from the street level.

Nice place to relax a little while walking about...

Beautiful modern architecture cathedral! Love it!

Another amazing place to worship our Lord together as children of Him.

The acoustic have alot to be desired.

Great architecture. Serene place to visit.

A beautiful Cathedral with a diverse congregation. You should attend.

Beautiful. Breathtaking. They have a restaurant downstAirs with all types of healthy options. They have a gift shop opened daily to find all your biblical needs. Saints, Bibles, magnets, just everything.I feel Jesus everytime Im on the Property.Plenty of places to sit and eat or just people watch. Great lunch time stop to hang out.

I do not know; I do not attend this church &,NEVER have......Suggest you call the church DIRECTLY........

Gorgeous building. I dont attend mass myself but like to walk by and even enter it once in a while to just relax and reflect!

Peaceful and serene. Always love visiting and sitting there for moments of some calm and relaxing time.

What a absolutely beautiful modern church , build with glass

This is a great place to be near God after a tiring morning to deal with a horrible tenant-landlord issue.

This is fantastic! I‘ve never seen a kind of Church like that! Beautiful, Modern Church!

Beautiful layout..But the speakers need a serious upgrade.You can barely hear when someone is speaking.

Beautiful and peaceful

Really enjoy how the architectural design of this new Cathedral is a perfect visual portrayal of its name. Which came first, the chicken or the egg ? Or in this case, the name or the design ?

Beautiful piece of architecture in our backyard.

Beautiful church in Oakland near the Kaiser Center.

The Cathedral is really beautiful. On Wednesday they host an open farmers market.

Catholic and Catholic church for Holy Day of Obligation. Need I say more? Congregation was friendly.

Modern Catholic Church. Modern, beautiful & well designed solemn architecture.

Beautiful and great for out of towners

Love the peace and quiet stillness of the silence.. didnt know silence embraces n you hear the still small voice in the quiet of your surrender

Beatiful Cathedral and nice weather. Warm sunlight and cool breeze.

It defies logic and reason that an estimated +80% of Catholic parishioners worldwide live at or below the poverty line, yet they find money to build decadent palaces of worship over helping to ease the burden of so many poor....

The vigil, mass and funeral were an excellent home warming for Father Jays passing.

This Cathedral is amazing!!! The priest an Wednesday Spanish mass is so cool, it brings memories of Sunday mass growning up.

The Cathedral Of Christ The Light, is my church. Upon completion of the complete remodel; I was nonplussed at the avant-garde, architecture. It took repeated visits and many years before I was able to absorb it. I prefer traditional {pseudo and actual,} gothic mediaeval designs; such as MAGNIFICENT Saint Dominics which was my church when I resided in the city. However, I am now able to appreciate the cathedral on its own merits. I very rarely attend Mass, as I generally prefer worshiping God alone.The beautiful park that is a part of the grounds; i.e., the Event Centre, is a peaceful, serene space to reflect upon ones relationship with God The Father, God The Son, God The Holy Spirit, AMENIt also contains a lovely Catholic shop where one may purchase many various spiritual accoutrements. I highly recommend visiting the cathedral, catholic or no. It is, inspite of its somewhat ungainly appearance, an intensely beautiful church. It is the Bishops Seat, complete with a subterranean mausoleum, housing the earthly remains of the faithful. There are also 12 crypts reserved for the past, present and future Bishops of Oakland.

Beautiful! No words can describe the beauty of this place.

Beautiful place to visit and reflect.

It felt like a Haven of Peace

Im Atheist and even I can appreciate the beauty of the architecture of this beautiful church. The flooding inside fountain is gorgeous and simple.

One of the most beautiful modern places of worship Ive been in. Highly recommend.

I visit every Thursday at about 6 pm. I find this place very tranquil and peaceful.But the dopest thing are the pipes from the pipe organ.

Cathedrals are a special thing- you love them or you hate them. There are some that knock your socks off like St. Marys Cathedral in San Francisco. Or Grace Cathedral on Nobhill. This particular building is uniquely different. It does not warm the soul. And Father Head of the Cathedral - by all accounts and measures is a difficult man lacking in social graces and charm

Visited for Ordination of Priesthood - Beautiful modern architecture, glorious Mass.

Eathquake safe I did not know that until now

Coolest church I have been to, the architecture is amazing

Its so peaceful,so beautiful and uplifting.

This is such a beautiful church. The picture of Jesus is a must-see.

A beautiful place of worship where there are masses and celebrations.

The cathedral is very beautiful inside, and theres a wonderful gift shop

Beautiful place, nice place to rest. Parking is available during mass and confession times: T/Th 11 to noon, W 6:30, Sat 4:20 to 5:15pm.( Lacks permanent adoration chapel). Confession times are limited to business hours, but better than other churches who only have one day one hour confession. Great place for meetings, plenty of masses though could have more, lacks community catholic events, promotes little to nothing catholic multiculturalism & faith, charges high fees(donations) for baptism or weddings or what not. Teaches dogma with difficulty, when it does, charges for what should be free (for people have already paid with mass collections) lacks core participation in issues of faith, lacks evangelization ministries. No priest, nuns or deacons available if one wants to talk to one.

Price of salvation is too highe, their bread is stale, and the wine is cheap and servings too small

A beautiful, peaceful site.

Modern great looking church