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2025 Walk for Life Schedule
Preparing for the 2024 Walk for Life West Coast? Join us for the many events around town!
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
Two immigration resource fairs planned for January, March
The parishes of St. Raphael in San Rafael and St. Peter in San Francisco are hosting resource fairs for immigrants in this new year.
Father Sebastine Bula installed as pastor at St. Rita Catholic Church
On December 14, amidst the glow of candlelight in the storm-darkened church, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Sebastine Bula, VC, as pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church in Fairfax,… Read More
Hope-filled journey
Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a jubilee year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” With this jubilee, the Church will embark on a collective pilgrimage toward “a moment… Read More
Filipino traditions light the way for Christmas
Joining Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem, many cultures spend the last nine days of Advent remembering the nine months Mary spent with Jesus in her womb.
Individual stories of devotion to Mary revealed in parish Marian art exhibit
Catholic San Francisco learned about the exhibit and visited on Dec. 13 a few days before it closed. The exhibit included a collection of museum-worthy Marian statues, paintings, icons, stitchery,… Read More
Christmas presence
Helping the bereaved find meaning in loss is the lifeblood of the Archdiocese’s grief and consolation ministry
Parishes gather for annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass and Parol Blessing
This tradition marks the beginning of preparations for Simbang Gabi, the novena of Masses leading up to Christmas, which will commence on December 16.
California Catholic Bishops release new letter on immigration
“Am I not here, I who am your mother?” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “The Lord hears the cry of the poor” (Psalm 34:7), and we, the Catholic bishops… Read More

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