Mission and Ministry
Since its founding in 1853, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has attempted to live out the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity in its liturgies, sacraments, and other activities. The mission of the Archdiocese reads in part:
We, the Catholic Church of San Francisco, in a communion of faith and charity...reach out and receive with welcoming arms all God’s people: the saint and the sinner; the young and the elderly; the poor and the rich; the immigrant and the native; the lost sheep and those still searching.
We pledge ourselves to be a dynamic and collaborative community of faith known for its celebration of the Eucharist, its service to all in need, and its promotion of justice, peace, and life...We dedicate ourselves to the glory of God.
