Second Week
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Here’s a way to help in the war-torn lands where Jesus and the Apostles walked
Sometimes as we read the headlines and news stories about Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, Iraq, Iran and now Syria – we are confused and overwhelmed by the tragedy, loss of life… Read More
Archdiocese distributes $21,000 in grants to parishes helping the hungry
This Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco is blessed to award $21,000 in grants to help Marin, San Mateo and San Francisco parishes feed the hungry.
Federal probation officers join Christmas outreach to San Francisco jails
Twenty federal probation officers and support staff joined the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Restorative Justice Ministry today to write cards and pack bags of holiday treats for the 1,200 inmates… Read More
Christmas joy for those in need
During this holy season of Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity hosts events that help struggling families.
Archbishop Cordileone Closes Jubilee Year for Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
The year-long celebration commemorated the bicentennial of the death of their foundress, Blessed Maria Maddalena of the Incarnation.
General H.R. McMaster speaks at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
General McMaster is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who served in the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and as the 25th U.S. National Security Advisor from… Read More
The many graces of praying for the dead
By Christina Gray On All Saints Day on Nov. 1, Catholics recognize the holy men and women who lived, died and have already entered into eternal glory in heaven. One… Read More
Seeing with spiritual eyes
By Father Bobby Barbato, OFM Cap. St. Francis of Assisi is known for his radical following of Jesus Christ. He did not do this alone, but as a part of… Read More
Latest from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Letters, statements, articles, and memos
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to the National Catholic Reporter
On December 10, 2024, Most Rev. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to the National Catholic Reporter. “Nancy Pelosi’s recent interview… Read More
“Todos amamos a nuestra Madre, quien nos une en una familia de Dios”
Homilía en ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Anual de la Arquidiócesis; 7 de diciembre 2024; Catedral de Santa María
“We All Love Our Mother, Who Unites Us into One Family of God”
Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana; December 7, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“Want to Be Ready to Meet the Lord? Then Please God in All Things”
Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Year “C,” December 1, 2024, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
“Doing the One Thing Necessary So as to Be Adorned with the True Jewels of Life”
Homily on the Occasion of the Closing of the Jubilee Year for the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Mother Foundress Blessed Maria Maddalena of the Incarnation, November 29, 2024
“How God Makes Us Fit for the Eternal Life of Heaven”
Homily for the Mass for Deceased Priests, November 8, 2024, Holy Cross Mausoleum
“Accept Christ and Your Troubles Begin: Opting for Tribulation Rather Than Rocky Soil”
Homily for the Annual White Mass, Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist, October 18, 2023 , Mater Dolorosa Church
“Our Mother of Unity, and Her Rosary that Takes Us There”
Homily, Votive Mass of Holy Mary, Mother of Unity, Annual Rosary Rally, October 12, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Latest events from around the Archdiocese
Dec 11
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Dinner
Please join us as celebrate the Patroness of the Americas at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Sausalito, CA 180 Harrison St starting at 5:00pm with a Rosary… Read More
Dec 11
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mass and Dinner
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church cordially invites you to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11, at 5:30 pm… Read More
Dec 11
Advent Mercy Night at St. Dominic’s
Join St. Dominic’s Catholic Church for an Advent Mercy Night, a special evening of personal prayer, contemplative music, and quiet reflection in God’s presence. Adoration with music and meditation will… Read More
Dec 12
Deliver Christmas Cards and Treats to Prisoners at San Francisco Jails
Deliver Cards and Treats inside San Francisco County Jails Thursday, December 12, 2024. Hand deliver Thanksgiving meals and cards. 11:00 AM CJ#2 425 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 1:00… Read More
Dec 15
Grief Support at St Dominic’s
A gathering for those who are preparing to celebrate the Solemnity of Christmas with a Grieving Heart. “Christ comes to the broken heart to mend, the bleeding soul to cure,… Read More
Dec 16
Fr. Mike Schmitz at Nativity High School’s Camelcade
Join Fr. Mike Schmitz to celebrate the opening of Nativity High School in San Francisco at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption on December 16. For more information,… Read More
Dec 16
Longing – Hope – Joy: A Grief Workshop
Gospel models of longing and hope allow us a glimpse of coming joy as we pray together through the weeks of Advent. Sr. Toni Lynn Gallagher, RSM will lead us… Read More
Dec 17
St. Pius Advent Lecture Series: Mary, Truth & Misconceptions
Join St. Pius for the fourth of four Advent lectures on our Lady. Fr. Gregory Heindenblut, OSA, DD will lead the series entitled: Mary, Truth & Misconceptions Her role as… Read More
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THE WRITINGS OF POPE BENEDICT XVI
With Mark Brumley
Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI was one of the most important theological and spiritual writers of the last 100 years. His writings range from deep theology to pastoral guidance on prayer, from a trilogy of books on the life and teaching of Jesus to a masterful work on Christian worship called “The Spirit of the Liturgy”. This six-week course will explore key insights and themes from a selection of his writings. The aim is to deepen one’s Catholic faith and spiritual life through an understanding of some of the ideas and works of the man many regard as a modern Church Father.