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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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