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Models of Unity: Ordinations Highlight Local Vocations and Global Mission
In a solemn Mass, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone ordained deacons Leandro Calingasan and Emmanuel Gutierrez to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and Br. Francis Xavier Khoi Trong… Read More
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
Called to Serve
Speaking with the newest priests of the Archdiocese, the call to their vocation was clear and they have a deep desire to lay down their lives to serve the people… Read More
Local bishops help launch first ever pilgrimage of California missions
California pilgrimage meets National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as both conclude on June 22 By Christina Gray Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone, Oakland Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J. and Santa… Read More
Vatican Grants Holy Door and Plenary Indulgence at San Francisco’s Sts. Peter and Paul Church
The Vatican has designated the site as a place where the faithful have the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence in honor of the church’s 100-year anniversary.
Coming Together for a Grateful Cause
Over the span of two weeks, the St. Timothy Catholic School community came together to decorate 162 pillowcases for Operation Pillowcase, each one personal and full of gratitude.
The nation’s first Center for Sainthood Studies is being established at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
The groundbreaking initiative aims to provide a roadmap for advancing candidates for canonization and increasing the chances of American candidates achieving sainthood.
Jubilarian event honors priests celebrating milestone anniversaries
On the evening of May 14, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco gathered to honor their brother priests celebrating significant… Read More
Young Adult Beloved Dinner draws record crowd in San Francisco
By Catholic San Francisco The Archdiocese of San Francisco hosted a memorable Young Adult Beloved Dinner with more than 220 young adults participating at the Cathedral of St. Mary of… Read More
Rev. Anthony E. McGuire 1939 – 2025
Father Anthony E. McGuire, a priest of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for nearly 60 years, died in Redwood City, CA on May 12, 2025.
In the Footsteps of St. Junípero Serra: Pilgrims Walk the Camino de California
Starting June 6, 2025, pilgrims will set out on the Camino de California, a Eucharistic pilgrimage that traces the historic El Camino Real.
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