With profound joy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Supreme Pontiff. May his papacy inspire unity and peace to a world in
Let us take inspiration from his words and example and put that inspiration into action. That is the greatest tribute we could give to him.
While the politics and policies that govern immigration law and enforcement can be complex, I would like to reinforce with you some guiding principles that were shared in a joint pastoral letter written more than 22 years ago by the bishops of the United States and Mexico.
Si bien la política y las políticas que rigen la ley y el cumplimiento de la ley de inmigración pueden ser complejas, me gustaría reforzar con ustedes algunos principios rectores que algunos principios que nos guían y se compartieron en una carta pastoral conjunta escrita hace más de 22 años por los obispos de los Estados Unidos y México.
On December 10, 2024, Most Rev. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to the National Catholic Reporter. “Nancy Pelosi’s recent interview
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
This week, as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, I attended two in-court listening sessions for survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and lay people exercising ministry in
On Friday, August 2, 2024, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone co-signed a letter from Catholic bishops to the International Olympic Committee.
The Washington Post PDF English https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/statues-saint-junpero-serra-deserve-stay/ Página de opinión del Washington Post – 30 de junio de 2020Las estatuas de San Junípero Serra merecen permanecerPor Salvatore Joseph Cordileone30 de junio
Statement from Archbishop Cordileone on the shooting at St. Augustine Church, read at the 9:00 am Mass on February 4, 2024.
As our state and nation mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, I would like to express the sympathy of the Catholic community of San Francisco and assure her family
La influencia de la ideología de género (también llamada ideología del gender) se ha extendido en la sociedad contemporánea. Como resultado, muchos fieles y quienes sirven en nuestros ministerios se han planteado cuestiones en torno a los complejos y delicados temas del género, la identidad sexual y la naturaleza de la persona humana. A la luz de las recientes orientaciones de la Iglesia y de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), y de acuerdo con nuestra responsabilidad pastoral de instruir a los fieles, pretendemos con esta carta pastoral proporcionar claridad y recursos con respecto a la enseñanza de la Iglesia Católica sobre la naturaleza de la persona humana.
Joint Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Bishop Michael Barber, SJ
I remain committed to the healing and care of survivors who have suffered irreversible harm because of the sins of the Church’s ministers and ask you to join me in praying for our Archdiocese, parish communities, schools, and all survivors of sexual abuse.
Dear Friends in Christ: As many of you may know, Catholic dioceses in California have undergone two “open window” periods allowing individuals under civil law to bring claims for childhood
Archbishop Cordileone’s statement calling Catholics to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
The following dispensation has been issued by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the Solemnity of St. Patrick within the Archdiocese of San Francisco, commuting the Friday abstinence obligation to Wednesday March 15 or Wednesday, March 22.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2023 February issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
In response to the prospect of transferring infirm and elderly Laguna Honda Hospital patients due to regulatory and funding concerns, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement. “Since the
In response to the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, Archbishop Cordileone released the following statement.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
Quería aprovechar este momento para expresar mi más profundo agradecimiento por todos sus esfuerzos para crear conciencia sobre los males de la Proposición 1 (Prop 1), que enmienda la constitución de California al permitir el asesinato de vidas humanas en el útero después de la etapa de viabilidad.
I wanted to take this moment to express my deepest appreciation for all your efforts in raising awareness about the evils of Proposition 1, which amends the California constitution by allowing the killing of human life in the womb after the stage of viability — even up to the day a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby.
Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, for a Rosary for Peace.
On Friday, October 28, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responded to the attack on Mr. Paul Pelosi, on Twitter saying, “Please join me in praying for the swift recovery of Paul Pelosi and comfort for his wife and family too. Mother Mary hear our prayer.”
On Oct. 26, USCCB Bishop Chairmen, including Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, signed and sent the following letter to Congress urging action on policies to stand in radical solidarity with women, children and families.
As communities committed to providing sanctuary to migrants, San Francisco and California are duty-bound to welcome immigrants and find opportunities for them to thrive here, no matter how they arrive at our doorstep. Let us not forget that Christian charity makes no distinctions regarding legal status when it comes to providing humanitarian aid to those in need.
Como comunidades comprometidas a proporcionar santuario a los inmigrantes, San Francisco y California tienen el deber de acoger a los inmigrantes y encontrar oportunidades para que prosperen aquí, independientemente de cómo lleguen a nuestra puerta.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2022 September issue of Catholic San Francisco.
El Papa Francisco nos invita durante todo el mes de septiembre a rezar especialmente por la abolición de la pena de muerte. Deseo animar personalmente a los fieles a añadir esta intención a sus oraciones.
Pope Francis is inviting us throughout the month of September to pray especially for the abolition of the death penalty. I wish to personally encourage the faithful to add this intention to their prayers.
As you likely know, we are at a critical moment right now in the history of California: voters this November will be asked whether or not they support the “right” to abortion for all nine months, without any restrictions or limitations, being written into our state constitution. It is indeed a very disturbing indication of the state of our current political climate that such a question will be asked in the form of Proposition 1 on the November 8 ballot.
Como ustedes saben, estamos en un momento crítico en la historia de California: este noviembre se les preguntará a los votantes si aceptan o no el “derecho” al aborto durante todos los 9 meses de embarazo, sin restricciones y limitaciones, siendo incorporado en la constitución del estado. Es realmente un indicio muy preocupante del estado de nuestro clima político actual que tal pregunta va a hacerse a través de la Proposición 1 en las elecciones el 8 de noviembre.
“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.” Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.
“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.” Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.
“We send congratulations to Cardinal-elect McElroy.”
On Thursday, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone formally notified Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion. Today Archbishop Cordileone
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: El Papa Francisco ha sido uno de los defensores más acérrimos de la dignidad humana en todas las etapas y condiciones de la
Pope Francis has been one of the world’s most vocal advocates of human dignity in every stage and condition of life. He decries what he evocatively calls the “throwaway culture.”
The Second Vatican Council, in its Decree on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et spes, reiterated the Church’s ancient and consistent teaching that “from the first moment of conception life must be guarded with the greatest care while abortion and infanticide are unspeakable crimes” (n. 51). Christians have, indeed, always upheld the dignity of human life in every stage, especially the most vulnerable, beginning with life in the womb.
Notificación a la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi El Concilio Vaticano II, en su Decreto sobre la Iglesia en el Mundo
“The individual bishops as . . . member[s] of the episcopal college and legitimate successor[s] of the apostles, [are] obliged by Christ’s institution and command to be solicitous for the whole Church, and this solicitude, though it is not exercised by an act of jurisdiction, contributes greatly to the advantage of the universal Church. For it is the duty of all bishops to promote and to safeguard the unity of faith and the discipline common to the whole Church.”
In an age of rapid global communication, events in one nation inevitably impact ecclesial life elsewhere. Thus the “Synodal Path” process, as currently pursued by Catholics in Germany, has implications for the Church worldwide. This includes the local Churches which we pastor and the many faithful Catholics for whom we are responsible.
Ahead of the Holy Father’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese of San Francisco…
As our nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we join together in prayer and expectant hope that states will again be able to protect women and children from the injustice of abortion.
You impact many lives through your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA). I thank you for your generosity, your deeds, and your commitment to our Catholic faith. Because of your generosity and that of many others throughout our Archdiocese, our Church is able to provide assistance and resources to people in need through the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. You support such critical needs as parish ministries, youth and young adults, schools, social ministries, priestly formation, ministering to the poor, ecumenical efforts, and the greater Church, among others.
In response to Pope Francis’ call for a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday, join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone in praying the rosary at
Dear Friends in Christ: I hope you enjoyed a very happy and holy Christmas with your family, and I wish you many blessings in 2022. You impact many lives through
La Plataforma de Acción Laudato Si es una iniciativa global lanzada por el Papa Francisco para desarrollar “un nuevo enfoque ecológico que pueda transformar nuestra manera de habitar el mundo,
The Laudato Si Action Platform is a global initiative launched by Pope Francis to develop “a new ecological approach that can transform our way of inhabiting the world, our lifestyles,
HR 3755, the misnamed “Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021,” shows to what radical extremes the supposedly “Pro-Choice” advocates in our country will go to protect what they hold most
La HR 3755, la mal llamada “Ley de Protección de la Salud de las Mujeres de 2021”, muestra hasta qué extremos radicales llegarán los supuestos defensores del “pro-choice” en nuestro
I just got off the phone with Heidi Kuhn. She is the founder of the San Rafael-based Roots of Peace, a nonprofit that works in Afghanistan to remove landmines and
(Traducción al español a continuación) In response to a request from a group of the faithful in the Archdiocese of San Francisco in June, I agreed to allow a monthly
Let me repeat: no one can claim to be a devout Catholic and condone the killing of innocent human life, let alone have the government pay for it. The right
I’m grateful that the bishops of the United States placed their trust in the Holy Spirit to guide in our effort to promote and protect the sanctity of the Most
When I was still a new bishop I remember a conversation I had with a priest from Germany, an old classmate of mine from Rome; he told me about how
In response to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s comments to an EWTN reporter about the letter from Luis Ladaria, SJ, to Archbishop José Gómez, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco has issued
Audio Version Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You A Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and Catholics in Public Life By
“The rise in violence against Asian people across the country is alarming and horrific to all people of right reason. Even their elders, among the most respected individuals in Asian
“The increased availability of Covid-19 vaccines is already having a welcome effect in reducing the spread of this virus. I encourage everyone to be vaccinated in consultation with their physician.
“The justice system is working. The matter of what happened on the night of October 12, 2020 at Mission San Rafael will soon rest in the hands of a judge
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone announced today the appointment of Rev. Mark Doherty as the new rector of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University. Fr. Doherty has been the interim rector since
“In January 2020 the State of California opened a new ‘window’ in the statute of limitations related to the sexual abuse of minors. In response, Catholic bishops in the state
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s injunction issued late last night in South Bay United Pentecostal Church, et. al striking down California’s
On Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized prolife voters who voted for Donald Trump on the abortion issue, saying their votes cause her “great grief as a Catholic” and accusing
On the occasion of the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America, Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles and
PDF – Bilingual English/Spanish To attack the U.S. Capitol to express your fear that democracy has been denied is wrong, and also counterproductive. Doubts about free and fair elections cannot
Archbishop Cordileone Calls on California to Implement Supreme Court’s Ruling, and for Safe Public Worship: “Catholics Need the Body and Blood of Christ This Christmas” Most Rev. Salvatore J. CordileoneDecember
Most Rev. Salvatore J. CordileoneNovember 28, 2020 Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone reacts to today’s announcements of a return to restrictions that included no congregations for worship inside churches in two of
This is a breakthrough moment for Catholics. Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s decision to prosecute on the charge of felony vandalism represents the first time that any of the
Today in Rome, the Vatican released its report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report is available here. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone had the following reaction: Like many priests, I hold treasured and
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Opinion piece from the Washington Post, June 30, 2020
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