archdiocese of san francisco
Archbishop lauds Respect Life Essay winners: “Thank you for giving us all a good example”
“God shows us once again that he never fails to be full of surprises,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in the introduction to his homily at Sunday’s Mass for the… Read More
Tens of thousands of pro-lifers rally in 21st annual Walk for Life West Coast
A high school student from Turlock summed it up: “I am here to prevent abortion.” Elizabeth, a mother from Milipitas, said it a different way: “We want all babies to… Read More
Black American Stand4Life rally in Oakland highlights abortion’s toll
With the ribbon-cutting for the largest Planned Parenthood in the U.S. just days away in Oakland, prolife advocates led by Black American pastor Walter Hoye rallied for life in front… Read More
Two immigration resource fairs planned for January, March
The parishes of St. Raphael in San Rafael and St. Peter in San Francisco are hosting resource fairs for immigrants in this new year.
Father Vito Perrone: Miscarried infants are with God
Contemplative of St. Joseph Father Vito Perrone offered a Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy for Miscarriage and Infant Loss on All Souls Day, bringing comfort to the women and men… Read More
VOTE NO on SF’s Prop. O on Nov. 5
‘Having babies is at the heart of reproductive health care!’ – EN ESPAÑOL: “El tener bebes es la esencia del cuidado de salud reproductivo”
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone is encouraging all faithful Catholics to VOTE NO on San Francisco Proposition O
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… Read More
Immigration issues discussed through lens of Catholic Social Teaching
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.
Archdiocese launches ‘Know Your Rights’ initiative in partnership with Catholic Charities, USF
Twenty-five immigrants attended the first in a series of Know Your Rights workshops at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Sunday, as the Archdiocese launches a new initiative to support… Read More
Archbishop leads prayers for slain teen
Standing on a hilltop in Dolores Park, the skyline of San Francisco’s downtown in the distance, San Francisco’s archbishop prayed for the soul of 19-year-old Luis Arguello-Inglis, blessed his family… Read More
Child sex trafficking bill survives key test
Legislation that would make it a felony to purchase a child for sex survived a key test in Sacramento on Thursday. SB 1414 passed the state Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously… Read More
What bills does the California Catholic Conference support this year?
The California Catholic Conference is asking Catholics to lobby for a bill that would make child sex trafficking a felony, as well as other bills aimed at nurturing and preserving… Read More