Father Cornelius Healy
Father Cornelius “Neil” Healy, a dedicated servant of God, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 83 in San Mateo, California. Father Healy’s life was
December 27, 2025
Father Cornelius “Neil” Healy, a dedicated servant of God, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 83 in San Mateo, California. Father Healy’s life was
Homily for Christmas During the Day Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction “And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” This crescendo in the prologue
Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption Introduction How appropriate that this one time of the year when we come together in church
Introducción Qué apropiado que en este único momento del año, cuando nos reunimos en la iglesia en plena noche, escuchemos la profecía del profeta Isaías: “El pueblo que caminaba en
By Aaron Lambert In the grand tale of salvation history, few figures are more mysterious than the three Magi who tracked a star to Bethlehem to give homage to a
By Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Advent is a time we prepare for the celebration of a great mystery of our faith: the Son of God coming into our world, the
By Valerie Schmalz From face painting to balloon ball bouncing to sheer just running around, the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry’s Christmas Angels party was a resounding success
By Christina Gray The seven new saints canonized by Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 19 include St. Bartolo Longo, a satanic priest who disavowed the devil and returned to his
This homily was delivered at the 2025 Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalaupe (Gospel Lk 1: 26-38) Tonight, God gives us a beautiful grace:
By Christina Gray On the occasion of the 175th jubilee of the Dominican province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Catholic San Francisco offers a brief history of what
It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life and ministry that we announce the passing of Rev. Msgr. Romulo Vergara, beloved pastor of Our Lady of Mount
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone COMMENTARY: Through this revelation, Mary gave birth to a new people. To survive and flourish, every great civilization needs to cherish the story of its origin.
By San Francisco Catolico A full-size replica of the miraculous tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe journeyed throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco this Advent season, inspiring thousands of the
By Francisco Valdez Many faithful from the archdiocesan community gathered at St. Peter Catholic Church in San Francisco’s Mission District on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the feast day of St. Juan
Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana December 6, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral Readings: Rev 11:19a, 12:1-6a.10ab; Jdt 13; Lk 1:26-38 Introduction During the years that
Homilía en la ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Arquidiocesana anual 6 de diciembre de 2025; Catedral de Santa María Lecturas: Ap 11, 19a; 12, 1-6a.10ab; Jdt 13; Lc 1, 26-38
The Advent Giving Tree is a great way to help! By Valerie Schmalz From a crib placed in St. Matthew’s Church for donations in San Mateo to banners in the
By Aaron Lambert There’s no escaping it: Artificial intelligence is everywhere, encroaching on virtually all aspects of daily life and causing both convenience and consternation alike. We are indeed living
Students: Come Sing with Us! We invite you to watch this heartfelt video celebrating our Cathedral Choir School, where the voices of young parishioners lift our hearts to God. For
By Christina Gray Donna Haas Nathanson’s 28-year marital relationship imploded one year ago without warning. A long history of deceit and betrayal was suddenly unmasked, shattering everything she believed her
By Christina Gray To know Father Tony LaTorre, Jr. was to know his joy for Christmas. The former pastor of St. Stephen Parish, who died on Oct. 16 at age