Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Calls for Ending Violence Against Asian-Americans

“The rise in violence against Asian people across the country is alarming and horrific to all people of right reason.  Even their elders, among the most respected individuals in Asian… Read More

Thursday, March 04, 2021
Statement regarding Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine

“The increased availability of Covid-19 vaccines is already having a welcome effect in reducing the spread of this virus. I encourage everyone to be vaccinated in consultation with their physician.… Read More

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Justice is Working in Marin County

“The justice system is working.  The matter of what happened on the night of October 12, 2020 at Mission San Rafael will soon rest in the hands of a judge… Read More

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Rev. Mark Doherty Named Rector of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone announced today the appointment of Rev. Mark Doherty as the new rector of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University. Fr. Doherty has been the interim rector since… Read More

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Archbishop Cordileone Comments on AB218 Coordinated Filing

“In January 2020 the State of California opened a new ‘window’ in the statute of limitations related to the sexual abuse of minors. In response, Catholic bishops in the state… Read More

Saturday, February 06, 2021
A Step Forward in the Protection of Basic Rights

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s injunction issued late last night in South Bay United Pentecostal Church, et. al striking down California’s… Read More

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Archbishop Cordileone’s Response to Speaker Pelosi’s Comments About Pro-Life Voters

On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized prolife voters who voted for Donald Trump on the abortion issue, saying their votes cause her “great grief as a Catholic” and accusing… Read More

Wednesday, January 20, 2021
As Catholics We Pray for New Administration, Oppose Unjust Threats to Human Life and Dignity

On the occasion of the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America, Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and… Read More

Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Archbishop’s Response to Riots at the U.S. Capitol

PDF – Bilingual English/Spanish To attack the U.S. Capitol to express your fear that democracy has been denied is wrong, and also counterproductive. Doubts about free and fair elections cannot… Read More

Thursday, December 03, 2020
Archbishop: State Should Implement Supreme Court Ruling

Archbishop Cordileone Calls on California to Implement Supreme Court’s Ruling, and for Safe Public Worship: “Catholics Need the Body and Blood of Christ This Christmas” Most Rev. Salvatore J. CordileoneDecember… Read More

Saturday, November 28, 2020
Church Closures Deny Natural and Constitutional Right to Worship

Most Rev. Salvatore J. CordileoneNovember 28, 2020 Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone reacts to today’s announcements of a return to restrictions that included no congregations for worship inside churches in two of… Read More

Friday, November 13, 2020
Response to Marin County DA’s Decision to Prosecute for Felony Vandalism Mob who Toppled St. Junipero Serra Statue at Mission San Rafael

This is a breakthrough moment for Catholics.  Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s decision to prosecute on the charge of felony vandalism represents the first time that any of the… Read More