On Friday, October 28, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responded to the attack on Mr. Paul Pelosi, on Twitter saying, “Please join me in praying for the swift recovery of Paul Pelosi and comfort for his wife and family too. Mother Mary hear our prayer.”
On the memorial of Pope St. John Paul II, more than 37 married couples from across the Archdiocese gathered at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Redwood City for the Together in Holiness marriage retreat co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the St. John Paul II Foundation.
The St. Thomas More Society gathered at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in North Beach for its annual Red Mass on Oct. 20, celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, and also honored the 2022 St. Thomas More award recipient, Jilma Meneses.
On Oct. 26, USCCB Bishop Chairmen, including Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, signed and sent the following letter to Congress urging action on policies to stand in radical solidarity with women, children and families.
Por segundo año consecutivo, se han otorgado subvenciones de Plato de Arroz, o “Rice Bowl”, a parroquias y organizaciones que trabajan contra el hambre en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.
The Blessed Virgin Mary stands alongside her beloved Son as one of the most revered figures in all of human history. And how could she not? God the Father chose her out of all of humanity and eternity to bear His only begotten Son so that whoever believed in Him would not perish, but have eternal life. She birthed and nurtured love Himself, mankind’s only means of salvation, and offered her entire life in worship to Him.
For the second year in a row, Rice Bowl Grants have been awarded to parishes and organizations working to alleviate hunger in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The grants were
Cada año en noviembre observamos el Mes de la Justicia Restaurativa. Esto es una oportunidad de reflexionar y rezar por el trabajo del Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa y por todos
Each year in November we observe Restorative Justice Month. This is a time to reflect on and pray for the work of the Restorative Justice Ministry and all those involved
Thwap! The sudden sound jumps out up above the orchestra and interrupts the soaring notes of the altos and sopranos. Thwap! It comes again. Again! And then again. Sixteen times in all, with no rhythm or sense. The sound of mechanical violence jars against the music, which is plaintive, joyous and even triumphant.
The joyous celebration known as the Priests Retirement Luncheon was held on Friday, October 14, at Patron’s Hall in St. Mary’s Cathedral.
For years, people have walked the so-called California Missions Trail, which ends at Mission San Francisco Solano, the northernmost of the state’s Franciscan missions and the last one built. Now, there’s a new trail picking up where the old trail ends – both literally and symbolically.
The 11 canonized saints of the United States, and the five Blesseds as well as the numerous Venerables who are on the path to official recognition as saints, are a true representation of the best of the Land of the Free.
Catholic medical professionals are standing in the breach against what Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone called ‘very much the throwaway culture,’ tangibly demonstrating Christ’s love by caring for those ill in body and mind.
Homily for the closing Mass for Monterey Marian Eucharistic Conference, Madonna del Sasso, Salinas, CA
St. Pius X Catholic Church hosted its 2nd annual Faith and Blue Mass for first responders within the San Mateo County. The Mass was part of the greater National Faith and Blue Weekend honoring first responders and facilitating safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through faith-based organizations.
Father Roland De La Rosa was installed as the pastor of St. Bruno Catholic Church in San Bruno on Sunday, Oct. 9. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone celebrated the Mass, which was followed by a vibrant celebration.
Junípero Serra High School broke ground to mark the start of the construction for a $17.5 million Stinson Center for Learning and Innovation. The 13,000-square-foot learning space, previously known as the Zoph Library, will be reimagined into a state-of-the-art student center.
Ayúdenos a llevar la alegría de Navidad con la Recaudación de Tarjetas de Navidad Donaciones de tarjetas nuevas en blanco serán distribuidos a los hombres y mujeres en las cárceles
Hundreds gathered at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco for the 2022 Rosary Rally, celebrating the Archdiocesan Year of the National Eucharistic Revival.
Though it may seem like a distant memory today, there was once a time when the Catholic Church was as much a part of American culture as baseball.
The Solemnity of St. Francis is filled with many celebrations across the Archdiocese each year including traditional pet blessings for families, individuals and even for K9 officers of the police force.
As the Catholic Church in the United States embarks on the National Eucharistic Revival beginning with dioceses, parishes and small groups leading up to the great Eucharistic Congress of 2024, we may be wondering: What does this mean for me? How can I live a Eucharistic life?
The Annual Blessing of the Animals, a tradition beloved by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, took place Sunday, Oct. 2, inside the gates of St. Boniface Parish in the city’s Tenderloin district.
As the Catholic Church in the United States embarks on the National Eucharistic Revival beginning with dioceses, parishes and small groups leading up to the great Eucharistic Congress of 2024, we may be wondering: What does this mean for me? How can I live a Eucharistic life?
Homily for the 2022 Rosary Rally, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption