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

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

November is Black Catholic History Month, a time to remember and celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics.

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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.

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