archdiocese of san francisco

Thursday, July 07, 2022
In praise of silence and solitude

What is a retreat? The dictionary defines the verb as “the act of going backward or of withdrawing.” The noun of retreat is “a quiet, private or secure place.” A… Read More

Friday, July 01, 2022
Family vacations

It’s a couple of hours after midnight at an airport in Munich, with workers vacuuming the concourse. Sixty-five pilgrims from St. Patrick’s Seminary & University are trying to sleep as… Read More

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Leisure

7 Ways to practice rest and leisure this summer By Ryan Mayer In Book VIII of his “Politics,” Aristotle observes, “The first principle of all action is leisure. Both (action… Read More

Thursday, June 23, 2022
KNOW THE MASS

We complete this series on the Mass by providing the second part of our reflection on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, examining the basic structure of the very heart of… Read More

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
SF Archdiocese synod survey, listening session results are in!

Responding to the invitation of Pope Francis, the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached out to the people of God for their thoughts in advance of the upcoming 2023 Synod of… Read More

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Six movies to see this summer

Aside from the hot sun beating down and a cold glass of lemonade, few images evoke the sweet season of summer better than the dim lights of a movie theater… Read More

Friday, June 17, 2022
Beloved teacher retires after 48 years at St. Peter School

Generations of St. Peter School students gathered at St. Peter Church June 5 for a Mass of Appreciation for longtime teacher Cyndi Gonzalez who is retiring after 48 years with… Read More

Thursday, June 16, 2022
St. Thomas More Church honors religious freedom martyr

Catholic statesman, lawyer and friend and adviser to the king St. Thomas More was a fierce defender of the faith against the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Thursday, June 02, 2022
Archdiocesan Council of Religious share statement on shooting in Uvalde, Texas

The religious women of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Council of Religious have crafted a statement in response to the May 24 shooting in Uvalde, Texas where 19 children and… Read More

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Path to Priesthood:

Deacon Jerald Geronimo & Deacon Gerardo Vazquez The two men who are to be ordained on June 4 at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption were asked several… Read More

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Forum’s message to Catholics: Mobilize for life and faith

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… Read More

Friday, May 20, 2022
Cathedral’s multi-faceted choir program

Longtime director of music and cathedral choir director Christoph Tietze arranged a special Jubilee Concert April 3 to commemorate five decades of sacred music at St. Mary’s Cathedral.