Father Javier Olivera Ravasi brought to life Mexico’s little known Cristero War, highlighting the bravery and faith of Catholics who stood up to a brutal persecution in the first part of the 20th century.
Catholic Leaders in Action is a new Archdiocese of San Francisco young adults group and it held its first Catholic Social Teaching event on June 2 in San Francisco’s Noe Valley.
Religious Freedom was the theme of the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s 37th annual Respect Life Essay contest–a theme particularly relevant in this time of persecution of all peoples’ faiths in various parts of the world. The pastor of St. Mary’s Cathedral cited Pope St. John Paul II’s 1988 message on the World Day of Peace: “Religious freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person, is a cornerstone of the structure of human rights” and therefore the foundation of peace and respect for human life from conception until natural death.
By Valerie Schmalz St. Dunstan Church resonated with classical Catholic music in the soft light of early evening Oct. 3, as medical professionals gathered for the annual White Mass offered
Featured image: Dr. George Delgado, Tammy Mahaney, and Uyen Pham and baby Conference speakers: abortion pill reversal is the hope of the pro-life movement By Valerie Schmalz It
Help us host a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco County jail, and bring joy to a thankful heart! Volunteers from parishes, non-profit organizations, or other groups are invited to
By Saul Perez On Friday, the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center held its inaugural Fiesta de El Salvador del Mundo, celebrating Salvadoran and Central American heritage through music, dance, and traditional
The latest fight to protect religious freedom in California does not look like it has anything to do with religion – but AB 84 is designed to “strangle” charter schools and take away parents’ rights to educate their children, a leader in citizen advocacy and religious freedom in California told a packed room at St. Raymond Parish Hall Tuesday evening.
This Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco is blessed to award $21,000 in grants to help Marin, San Mateo and San Francisco parishes feed the hungry.
We are pleased to announce that the application period for the Archdiocese of San Francisco 2024 Parish Rice Bowl Grants is now open. These grants are open to parish food
The night was just a tad cool, but the warmth of the Archbishop’s words made up for any autumn chill at the annual White Mass for Catholic Medical Professionals at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco.
‘Having babies is at the heart of reproductive health care!’ – EN ESPAÑOL: “El tener bebes es la esencia del cuidado de salud reproductivo”
Why would anyone want to stigmatize a primary health care facility and a pregnancy resource center that give pregnant women support for having their babies? San Francisco Ballot Proposition O
“El tener bebes es la esencia del cuidado de salud reproductivo” Por Valerie Schmalz ¿Por qué alguien va a querer estigmatizar un establecimiento de salud primaria y un centro de
Two experts in Catholic social teaching on immigration tackled the issue for a webinar hosted by the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity on Sept. 18.
Nearly 1,200 people streamed through the doors and crowded around the 160 booths with organizations offering hope and a second chance to formerly incarcerated youth, and adult men and women attending the 12th annual Restorative Justice Reentry Conference, Resource & Jobs Fair.
Epiphany School student recognized for poignant poem on the “silent struggle” of human trafficking victims
By Ryan Mayer In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been in the news recently after a court in Alabama ruled that human embryos created through the procedure deserve the same legal protections
Educators, political advocates, and national experts gathered this month in Oakland to brainstorm how to bring educational choice to all California families.
What does it mean to be a Catholic doctor, nurse, or other health-care practitioner in today’s world?
Archbishop Cordileone joined the Christmas Angels party, a beloved tradition of the Restorative Justice Ministry.
Calling their work “a sacred calling,” San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone addressed Catholic medical professionals gathered for the traditional White Mass for Medical Professionals at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco.
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have “put a thumb on the scale” for parents supporting transgender “affirmation” in custody battles.
Los estudiantes en el estado de California han regresado a la escuela, y ahora es el momento adecuado para que los padres se eduquen e informen sobre las opciones disponibles
When California lawmakers return for the final session of the state legislature there will be several bills dangerous for children and families on the docket, as well as affordable housing legislation supported by the California bishops’ conference.
Presented by the Holy See to all persons, institutions and authorities concerned with the mission of the family in today’s world October 22, 1983. <https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/family/documents/rc_pc_family_doc_19831022_family-rights_en.html> […] Article 5 Since they
By Ryan Mayer, Director Catholic Identity Assessment & Formation, Archdiocese of San Francisco Selected Quotations “The fecundity of conjugal love cannot be reduced solely to the procreation of children, but
Parental rights over the education of their children are a matter of religious freedom, social justice and protected by the U.S. Constitution, said two experts who spoke during Religious Freedom Week at Mater Dolorosa Parish.
Archbishop Cordileone singled out parents particularly for praise at the annual Respect Life Essay Contest awards. “You are the ones forming them in faith,” he said.
The month of May will see Catholics making appointments at California lawmakers’ offices, phoning and sending emails to lobby for and against four pieces of legislation prioritized by the California Catholic Conference.
The Office of Human Life and Dignity of the Archdiocese of San Francisco invites you to join the group to lobby our government representatives on issues of Catholic social justice,
Volunteers gathered midway through Lent in what has become an annual Archdiocese of San Francisco tradition in preparation for Easter. They spent the day writing cards and preparing goody bags that will be distributed in the San Francisco jails.
Congratulations to the winners in the 34th Annual Respect Life Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme “Life is a Blessing—Servant of God Dr. Jerome Lejeune.” Students responded
El Miércoles de Ceniza es el 22 de febrero, iniciando la temporada de Curesma y la tradición anual de Plato de Arroz de Catholic Relief Services (CRS). A través de
Ash Wednesday is February 22, marking the start of our Lenten journey and the annual tradition of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowls. Through this project our prayer, fasting and
This year’s Walk for Life West Coast Mass will feature something special: a newly-composed choral setting of the Mass, written to showcase the clear voices of the St. Brigid School Choir, following in the tradition of Gregorian chant but with a contemporary and Renaissance flair.
Por segundo año consecutivo, se han otorgado subvenciones de Plato de Arroz, o “Rice Bowl”, a parroquias y organizaciones que trabajan contra el hambre en la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco.
For the second year in a row, Rice Bowl Grants have been awarded to parishes and organizations working to alleviate hunger in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The grants were
The executive director of the public policy arm of the California bishops today offered a blistering statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to sign a raft of bills prioritizing abortion while at the same time vetoing legislation that would have supported poor women and families.
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone urges a No Vote on Proposition One, a proposed amendment to the California Constitution on the Nov. 8 ballot.
El Arzobispo Salvatore J. Cordileone insta a un Voto No sobre la Proposición Uno, una enmienda propuesta a la Constitución de California en la boleta electoral del 8 de Noviembre.
Uniformed police, firefighters and sheriff’s deputies stood saluting in silent tribute of their comrades who had died, as the haunting notes of ‘Taps’ filled the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption at the annual San Francisco Police-Fire-Sheriff Memorial Mass. “You, my dear brothers and sisters are the force of order in our city,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said.
Help us host a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco County jail, and bring joy to a thankful heart! Volunteers from parishes, non-profit organizations, or other groups are invited to
We are pleased to announce that the application period for the 2022 Rice Bowl Grants is now open. These grants are open to parish food pantries and ministries in the
A proposed constitutional amendment enshrining abortion into California’s constitution in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned and threats to parental rights were the focus of a forum sponsored by a new Catholic grassroots organizations and the Office of Human Life & Dignity in San Francisco.
El Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa está recolectando fondos para comprar Biblias y Rosarios para las personas en las cárceles de San Francisco. Se les darán estas Biblias en inglés y
The Restorative Justice Ministry is currently collecting funds to purchase Bibles and rosaries for those in the San Francisco jails. These English and Spanish Bibles and rosaries will be given
Laudato Si’ Action Platform, a new global campaign to bring the message of his 2015 encyclical more fully into the lives of the faithful
When Jessy Martinez got out of prison two years ago, his plan was to make a new life for himself based on self-improvement, community and love. But if the oddsmakers in Las Vegas were making book on his chances of succeeding, they wouldn’t have been good: The rate of recidivism for men and women leaving state prisons, according to a study by the California Innocence Project, is among the highest in the nation. More than 65 percent wind up back inside after three years.
We treat cancer, heart disease and other illnesses very differently than we treat mental illness. The stigma around mental illness continues to be a roadblock to recovery
“We know the suffering abortion causes and we want you to heal. God loves you and wants you to heal. We want to be instruments of God’s healing for you.”
Those words of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone summarize our commitment to bring hope and healing to women, and to men, who have suffered the pain of abortion.
Lent calls us to renew our relationship with the Lord through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. During these 40 days, starting this year on March 2, 2022, we strive to focus
Proclaiming “What do we want? Peace and justice!”, an intensely committed group of Catholics and community members walked two miles from mid-town to St. Agnes Church in the Haight-Ashbury, carrying white crosses to honor those who died by violence last year.
Proclaiming “What do we want? Peace and justice!”, an intensely committed group of Catholics and community members walked two miles from mid-town to St. Agnes Church in the Haight-Ashbury, carrying white crosses to honor those who died by violence last year.
We are living in a world where there are tremendous advances in medicine. But with the advances come what feels like a tsunami of moral and ethical dilemmas for the Catholic and Christian health care professional, challenges that the trauma of the pandemic have intensified.
Deadline for entries is January 31 Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, while also holding the titles of patroness of the unborn and star of the
The approaching 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes at a historic moment. The nation stands on the precipice of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade. At the same time, the Governor and state legislators have issued calls to make California a “sanctuary” destination for women seeking abortions from in and out of state.
Little Bennett Gong is being called a “mini-Vinnie” for turning the occasion of his 8th birthday into a successful St. Vincent de Paul food drive and fundraiser for the homeless and poor.
Los padres SÍ tienen voz y voto sobre qué, si y cómo las escuelas públicas enseñan a sus hijos sobre el sexo. Los padres de niños que van a las
Miscarriage is a loss that until recently was ignored, often happening before anyone knew the mother was pregnant. But as those who have lost children in pregnancy can recount, it is a grief. Therefore, the Archdiocese of San Francisco Respect Life Ministry has begun an annual Memorial Mass & Healing Service for Miscarriage & Infant Loss.
We invite you to pray with us for all of November as we observe Restorative Justice Month. Special prayer intentions are provided below for each of the four Sundays during
Parents DO have a say in what, whether, and how public schools teach THEIR CHILDREN about sex. Parents of children in California public schools have these rights: to be notified about planned sexual