Archdiocese of San Francisco
As our state and nation mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, I would like to express the sympathy of the Catholic community of San Francisco and assure her family
La influencia de la ideología de género (también llamada ideología del gender) se ha extendido en la sociedad contemporánea. Como resultado, muchos fieles y quienes sirven en nuestros ministerios se han planteado cuestiones en torno a los complejos y delicados temas del género, la identidad sexual y la naturaleza de la persona humana. A la luz de las recientes orientaciones de la Iglesia y de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), y de acuerdo con nuestra responsabilidad pastoral de instruir a los fieles, pretendemos con esta carta pastoral proporcionar claridad y recursos con respecto a la enseñanza de la Iglesia Católica sobre la naturaleza de la persona humana.
Joint Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Bishop Michael Barber, SJ
I remain committed to the healing and care of survivors who have suffered irreversible harm because of the sins of the Church’s ministers and ask you to join me in praying for our Archdiocese, parish communities, schools, and all survivors of sexual abuse.
Dear Friends in Christ: As many of you may know, Catholic dioceses in California have undergone two “open window” periods allowing individuals under civil law to bring claims for childhood
Archbishop Cordileone’s statement calling Catholics to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
The following dispensation has been issued by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the Solemnity of St. Patrick within the Archdiocese of San Francisco, commuting the Friday abstinence obligation to Wednesday March 15 or Wednesday, March 22.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2023 February issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
In response to the prospect of transferring infirm and elderly Laguna Honda Hospital patients due to regulatory and funding concerns, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement. “Since the
In response to the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, Archbishop Cordileone released the following statement.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.