Archdiocese of San Francisco
Legislation that completes hard-fought efforts to make it a felony to purchase a minor for sex was signed July 30 by Gov. Gavin Newsom. “This sends a clear message that human beings are not for sale!” said Mollie Sheahan, Associate Director for Healthy Families at the California Catholic Conference.
“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 36th annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. About 300 parents and students were in attendance for the ceremony on April 27.
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 of City Hall and then walked through downtown calling for an end to abortion.
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 who carried sorrows old and new from the deaths of their children. “The most innocent ones are the ones in the womb,” Father Vito told the several dozen gathered at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco Nov. 2, reminding all those present that “Jesus called God Father for all of us. “
‘Having babies is at the heart of reproductive health care!’ – EN ESPAÑOL: “El tener bebes es la esencia del cuidado de salud reproductivo”
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.
Three bills that promote abortion are advancing in the California legislature, and all three have a strong likelihood of becoming law.
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 human dignity.
What does it mean to be a Catholic doctor, nurse, or other health-care practitioner in today’s world?
Undaunted by rain and the dismal political outlook in California, tens of thousands of prolife supporters turned out for the 20th annual Walk for Life West Coast on Jan. 20 in San Francisco.
Being chosen out of 2,000 other girls to be a member of the popular girl band the Pussycat Dolls seemed like a dream come true to teen-aged Kaya Jones. But it had a dark underside.
Women, babies and families lost an advocate on earth on Oct. 18, but those who loved and respected Mary Ann Schwab believe they have gained an advocate in the hereafter. Her obituary linked below and the following tribute by Sally Brien Holper of Bella Primary Care, a new Catholic healthcare clinic Mary Ann, provide a bit about someone whose life cannot be summed up in a few words — but who truly made a difference.
There are at least four more bills awaiting the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom that would further endanger women and kill babies through abortion, increasing access and funding toward the governor’s declared goal of making California an “abortion sanctuary.”
What is the Dobbs case?
The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is before the U.S Supreme Court in its current term. A ruling is expected by the end of June by the latest and states are gearing up across the country to either enshrine abortion even more or to restrict it.
Archbishop Cordileone praised young contestants in the Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest as “an inspiring witness … of the compassionate love so needed in the world today.”
We are living in a world where there are tremendous advances in medicine. But with the advances come what feels like a tsunami of moral and ethical dilemmas for the Catholic and Christian health care professional, challenges that the trauma of the pandemic have intensified.
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