Thursday, June 12, 2025
New Icon commissioned for St. Anthony Foundation’s 75th anniversary

By Catholic San Francisco As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the St. Anthony Foundation in San Francisco commissioned a unique icon of St. Anthony of Padua, which will be… Read More

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2026 Respect Life Essay Contest Guidelines & Prompts 

Theme: Religious Freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person  “In the first place, religious freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person, is a cornerstone… Read More

Friday, May 09, 2025
U.S. bishops react to election of Pope Leo XIV, first pope from United States

U.S. bishops on Thursday hailed the election of former Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first pope born in the United States of America.… Read More

Sunday, April 20, 2025
“The Love from the Encounter with the Risen Christ that Changes Everything”

Homily for Easter Sunday; April 20, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Sunday, April 20, 2025
“Humble Gratitude and Obedience: the Path to Pleasing God and to Life with Him”

Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year “C”; April 19, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Homeless and hopeless no more

Eleven years after his Easter baptism, local man enters Franciscan third order By Christina Gray Longtime readers of Catholic San Francisco may remember my story on Michael Riddle, a homeless… Read More

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Pope Francis slept well through the night at Gemelli hospital

In the Monday morning update on the Pope’s health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night. “Pope Francis slept well throughout the night”, the… Read More

Friday, February 28, 2025
Pope has isolated bronchospasm, noninvasive ventilation started

A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday evening says Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. The Pontiff was promptly started on non-invasive mechanical ventilation, to which… Read More

Monday, February 24, 2025
Hundreds pray rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square

Hundreds of Catholics gather in Rome on Monday evening for the first scheduled prayer service in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ health and recovery. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal… Read More

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Rev. Paul E. Perry 1941 – 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Reverend Paul E. Perry on December 15, 2024. A beloved pastor, devoted community leader, and cherished family man, Rev. Perry touched… Read More

Friday, December 13, 2024
A school is born

By Catholic San Francisco San Francisco is home to a rich history of Catholic schools, and the list is now growing. On Aug. 21, after nearly two years of prayer,… Read More