Catholic SF (VS)'s Posts
Archbishop lauds Respect Life Essay winners: “Thank you for giving us all a good example”
“God shows us once again that he never fails to be full of surprises,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in the introduction to his homily at Sunday’s Mass for the… Read More
Archdiocese brings resources to San Quentin with first In-Custody Reentry Fair
“I get out in 10 days, and I don’t have a job,” said one of the men incarcerated at San Quentin who visited the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s first In-Custody… Read More
Catholics rally to help immigrants seeking help to stay in the U.S.
More than 100 immigrants with uncertain legal status lined up in the school yard at St. Peter Catholic School to speak with University of San Francisco law students and attorneys… Read More
Court challenge to California’s assisted suicide law heard March 26 in Pasadena
Is there a chance that California’s physician assisted suicide law will be declared unconstitutional and in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Medical professional testifies bill prioritizing abortion in ER’s would violate federal law
A bill that would prioritize abortion as an emergency room treatment for women experiencing pregnancy complications unsurprisingly passed unanimously out of the California Assembly Health Committee today in Sacramento.
Restorative Justice Leadership Summit answers Pope Francis’ call to encounter
At 6’9” people ask Ted Hahs if he plays basketball. The answer, still at age 50, is yes. Hahs spoke at the Restorative Justice Leadership Summit March 19 in San… Read More
Tens of thousands of pro-lifers rally in 21st annual Walk for Life West Coast
A high school student from Turlock summed it up: “I am here to prevent abortion.” Elizabeth, a mother from Milipitas, said it a different way: “We want all babies to… Read More
Black American Stand4Life rally in Oakland highlights abortion’s toll
With the ribbon-cutting for the largest Planned Parenthood in the U.S. just days away in Oakland, prolife advocates led by Black American pastor Walter Hoye rallied for life in front… Read More
Two immigration resource fairs planned for January, March
The parishes of St. Raphael in San Rafael and St. Peter in San Francisco are hosting resource fairs for immigrants in this new year.
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