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Being Catholic in San Francisco means being on mission—but not alone. In our beautiful and historic coastal city, we hear echoes of our missionary past in the modern women and men who bear the same hope as those who founded our hometown. Catholic SF shares their stories and helps to bring our community of faith together.

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Christmas joy for those in need

During this holy season of Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity hosts events that help struggling families.

Archbishop Cordileone Closes Jubilee Year for Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

The year-long celebration commemorated the bicentennial of the death of their foundress, Blessed Maria Maddalena of the Incarnation.

General H.R. McMaster speaks at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University

General McMaster is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who served in the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and as the 25th U.S. National Security Advisor from… Read More

The many graces of praying for the dead

By Christina Gray On All Saints Day on Nov. 1, Catholics recognize the holy men and women who lived, died and have already entered into eternal glory in heaven. One… Read More

Seeing with spiritual eyes

By Father Bobby Barbato, OFM Cap. St. Francis of Assisi is known for his radical following of Jesus Christ. He did not do this alone, but as a part of… Read More

Extra year prepares seminarians for challenging calling

At seminaries around the country, the preparatory, probationary “propaedeutic year” that precedes formal studies is providing critical time and tools for the making of a priest.

Archbishop Cordileone welcomes new Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church

The Armenian Apostolic Church dates back to the Apostolic age. St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew brought the Gospel to the area of modern-day Armenia.

The Solemnity of Christ the King and Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgement’

Spiritually, The Last Judgement reminds viewers that in this life, man lives under God’s mercy. When the world ends, he will live under His justice.

St. Peter Claver: ‘Slave to the slaves’

He is also the namesake of one of the nation’s largest Black Catholic organizations, the Knights of Peter Claver founded on Nov. 7, 1909.

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Dec 08

St. Patrick’s Seminary & University

2:00pm

Schola Seraphica presents: Regina Coeli, an Advent Concert

Schola Seraphica will be celebrating their 18th Christmas Concert at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park on December 8, 2024, at 2:00pm. Singers from Church of the Nativity parish and St. Francis High School in Mountain View will join forces once again this year to celebrate the feast of our Lady[…]

Dec 08

Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church

6:00pm

Mater Dolorosa Choir’s Advent Concert: “… and Holy is His Name”

The Mater Dolorosa Music Ministry invites you to their Advent/Christmas concert entitled “… and Holy is His Name” on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold after all Masses and an be purchased through the parish office. Tickets are $25 for adults & $10 for children 12[…]

Dec 09

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will fall on December 9, 2024. The solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Dec 10

San Francisco County Jails

9:30am – 4:00am

Personalized Christmas Cards for Prisoners at San Francisco Jails

Prepare 1200 Christmas Cards for Prisoners at San Francisco Jails Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Also see Cards of Mercy for more information on Mother’s and Father’s Day Cards, Thanksgiving Cards, Christmas Cards. Personalize Christmas Cards for 1200 people in custody. Archdiocese of San[…]

Dec 10

St. Pius Catholic Church

7:00pm – 8:30pm

St. Pius Advent Lecture Series: Mary, Truth & Misconceptions

Join St. Pius for the third of four Advent lectures on our Lady. Fr. Gregory Heindenblut, OSA, DD will lead the series entitled: Mary, Truth & Misconceptions Her role as Mother of God and our Mother. Week three will focus on the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and also discuss the[…]

“Want to Be Ready to Meet the Lord? Then Please God in All Things”

Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Year “C,” December 1, 2024, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

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So, what was Vatican II all about?
A short course with Mark Brumley

The Second Vatican Council remains controversial in some Catholic circles. Many people see it as involving a radical break from the Catholic past, for good or bad. Others, such as the popes since the Council, see it as a renewal and reform of the one-and-the same Catholic Church.

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