OUR ARCHBISHOP





Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone

Archbishop of San Francisco

Salvatore Cordileone was appointed the Archbishop of San Francisco on July 27, 2012, and was installed on October 4, 2012, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Since then, he has led the faithful of San Francisco with steadfast determination.

Latest from the Archbishop

Read Archbishop’s latest statements, homilies, op-eds, videos, memos, and more.

“The Priest’s Call to Lead the Way for the Church to Model Unity for the World”
Homily for Mass of Ordination of Priests and Transitional Deacon; June 7, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Returning love for love
Column for the June 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
“One in Christ, the Bridge to the Father”
Homily, Profession of Solemn Vows of Missionaries of Charity; May 22, 2025; St. Paul’s Church
“Uno en Cristo, el Puente que Conduce al Padre”
Homilía, Profesión de Votos Solemnes de las Misioneras de la Caridad; 22 de mayo de 2025; Iglesia de San Pablo
“The Qualities Needed for the Deacon’s Service to God’s People”
Homily, Ordination of Permanent Deacons; May 17, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone designated to serve on advisory board of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
On May 15, President Donald J. Trump designated the Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to serve on an advisory board of the Religious Liberty Commission. “Religious… Read More
Statement from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the election of Pope Leo XIV
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… Read More
“The Legacy of Pope Francis: Imitating God in the Gift of Human Encounter”
Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis; April 30, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral

The coat of arms

The coat of arms of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone celebrates the line of fishermen in his family. It presents a red crab against a silver background and a demi-lion with red claws holding a heart to honor the family name, Cordileone, which means “heart of a lion” from a literal translation of cor di leone.

The banner at the bottom includes his motto, “In Verbo Tuo,” translated, “At Your Word,” recalling the Gospel story of the apostles casting their nets at the Lord’s urging after fishing all night and catching nothing. Peter lets down the net on the strength of Christ’s command. “And Simon answered: ‘Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5)

Archbishop’s Circle

The Archbishop’s Circle consists of over eighty households representing about 110 individuals. Circle members support special programs identified by Archbishop Cordileone. Without the support of the Circle members, these initiatives would not be funded.

Support Archbishop Cordileone and his vision by funding special programs and initiatives

The Archbishop’s First Pastoral Letter

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you” (Jer 1:5). A young Jeremiah heard the Lord speak these words to him over 2500 years ago. In these times in which we are living, the scourge of abortion ignores the reality that humans are made in the image of God, known and beloved by God. This pastoral letter addresses all Catholics, but especially Catholics in public life, calling for deep reflection on the evil of abortion and on the meaning of receiving Holy Communion, the Bread of Life.