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CSF February 2023 Isssue

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Keep up with the latest happenings in and around the Archdiocese.

Servant of God Cora Evans: Sainthood cause of California wife, mother advances to Rome
Enduring profound physical and psychological pain, Servant of God Cora Louise Evans pushed for the mission commissioned by Christ with whom she reported sharing intimate conversations and precious moments in… Read More
Faith in Action: Catholic ministry brings hot Thanksgiving meals to SF jails
Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry coordinator Julio Escobar and his team delivered Thanksgiving meals, blessing and fellowship to all the 1,100 men and women incarcerated in the City… Read More
Black Catholic History Month: Father Paschal Salisbury
November is Black Catholic History Month, a time to remember and celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics.
St. Anthony Foundation and civic and nonprofit partners announce grand re-opening of Kaplan Family Oasis Shelter
The 59-unit shelter, formerly the Oasis Inn, is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. The motel temporarily housed homeless women and children, including domestic violence survivors during the pandemic, and was… Read More
Faith Formation Conference energizes catechists and parish leaders, drawing more than 700 together in prayer and formation
The Office of Faith Formation held their annual conference on November 4 at St. Matthew Church and School in San Mateo. Drawing more than 700 catechists, directors of religious education,… Read More
Members of the legal profession called on to defend the weak and uphold laws for the oppressed at the Red Mass
“In Psalm 82, the highest judge of all gives a plan of action for judges, ‘Defend the weak and orphans, uphold the laws for the poor and oppressed, rescue the… Read More
“You are a priest forever.”
In the month of November, as we remember those who have gone before us, we also hold deceased priests in our prayers—those who have impacted our lives over the years… Read More
The many gifts of consecrated life
Religious orders and communities, particularly those blessed with acres of productive land, have long relied on small cottage industries to support their charisms. A notable few in California have cultivated… Read More
Cloud of witnesses: Why Catholics pray for the dead
When Catholics talk about praying for the dead, fellow Christians will often scratch their heads at the notion, and some may raise accusations that such a practice is akin to… Read More
“Have you ever thought of being a priest?”
Parish priests and local parish communities can be powerful “influencers” for the priesthood, according to Father Cameron Faller, vocations director for the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
SEMINARIAN SPOTLIGHT: Deacon David Mees
But he felt “an inner tug” toward something that did not point toward marriage. The thought of the priesthood grew stronger, and he signed up for a discernment retreat. “I… Read More

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