archdiocese of san francisco
We are made for communion with each other
If there is anything that the past year and a half has shown us, it’s that human beings desire to be present to one another.
Archdiocesan Respect Life essay contest theme focuses on Our Lady of Guadalupe
Deadline for entries is January 31 Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, while also holding the titles of patroness of the unborn and star of the… Read More
Prayer essential in battle for life
On a beautiful Friday evening in January, while the city of San Francisco was abuzz with weekends beginning, groups of young Catholics and Walk for Life pilgrims joyfully headed to… Read More
Bayview parish hosts 37th Annual MLK Jr. Day Mass
St. Paul of the Shipwreck Parish celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an annual Solidarity Gospel Mass on Jan. 17.
AAA 2022 – Letter from Archbishop
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… Read More
“Dune,” Dreams and the Messianic Parable
“Dreams are messages from the deep.” These words are bellowed (albeit not in the English tongue) and thus open Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel, “Dune.”
CatholicVote announces 2021 Top 10 Courage Awards: names Archbishops Cordileone, Gomez
Here’s how Catholic Vote begins its post: “Today more than ever we need courageous leaders; men and women who stand up in the face of the extraordinary pressures we all… Read More
Finding hope in stressful times
The Christmas season can intensify the lows of our emotional and spiritual struggles. So, how do we navigate if we are experiencing anxiety and despair in our lives? How can… Read More
Grace and healing after miscarriage or infant loss
Miscarriage is a loss that until recently was ignored, often happening before anyone knew the mother was pregnant. But as those who have lost children in pregnancy can recount, it… Read More