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Lillian B. Archer, new Chief Advancement Officer at St. Anthony Foundation, dedicated to community service and nonprofit leadership.
St. Anthony Foundation appoints Lillian B. Archer as Chief Advancement Officer
February 5, 2026
Inclusive learning session with students and teacher.
Second-year developments at St. Brigid Academy, the archdiocese’s first Catholic inclusion school
February 5, 2026
Pope Leo XIV and St. John Henry Newman
February 5, 2026
Mass for Consecrated Life honors consecrated men and women in the Archdiocese of San Francisco
February 5, 2026
Keeping medicine human in the age of AI
February 3, 2026
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity marks 20 years of local shared prayer between Catholics and Greek Orthodox
January 29, 2026
Blessings and Successes: Liturgical renewal in Catholic education
January 29, 2026
Drawing new maps of hope for Catholic education
January 29, 2026
“He holds all things together”: The integration of faith and reason in Catholic schools
January 28, 2026
Christ is all and in all: Reflections on a first year of listening, learning and leading together
January 28, 2026
1. Two priests in formal black attire exchanging an award at a recognition event, symbolizing leadership and achievement within the church community.
Father Augusto Villote and Deacon Fred Totah honored by Knights of Columbus
January 27, 2026
Pro-life march with women holding a large banner reading "Abortion HURTS Women" during daytime street protest in San Francisco, with diverse participants and supportive cityscape background.
Tens of thousands take to San Francisco streets for the 22nd annual Walk for Life West Coast
January 27, 2026
1. Cardinal bishop in ornate liturgical vestments conducting a Christmas church service next to decorated Christmas tree indoors.
“The Love of Friendship and the Culture of Life”
January 24, 2026
Young girl in casual clothes sitting on the floor and talking with a smiling nun in a convent setting, engaged in friendly conversation at a community or youth event.
Walk for Life 8th Grade Day draws hundreds of Catholic school students to St. Mary’s Cathedral
January 22, 2026
A diverse group of young adults and staff members gathered on church steps for a group photo at a spiritual or community event.
Jason Evert Double Feature Fills St. Anthony of Padua with Faith, Truth, and Hope
January 22, 2026
1. Two professionals standing in a conference hall with a stage, presentation screen, and religious statues in the background, capturing a moment at SFARCH Dev event.
Bringing a message of hope to immigrants
January 21, 2026
Quiet church entrance with white stucco walls, arched doorway, and wooden balcony; San Francisco's historic architecture, religious building, and cultural landmark.
The mission and the city
January 21, 2026
Church of the Nativity celebrates 30 years of Perpetual Adoration
January 15, 2026
1. Blue and white ceramic tile mural of The Crucifixion scene depicting Jesus Christ on the cross with disciples and cherubs, ornate Baroque-style frame, in a traditional religious art style.
St. Francis and the missions: Making disciples of all nations
January 15, 2026
“Do you know about Alma Via?”: Nondenominational assisted care blessed by proximity to SF parish
January 8, 2026
A Goode life: Father Larry Goode reflects on his long, boots-on-the-ground ministry
January 8, 2026
Faith, service and community: One year of the immigration ministry
January 6, 2026
St. Dominic Young Adults, with Danielle Jow, at the Walk for Life West Coast 2025 in San Francisco.
What brings young adults to the Walk for Life West Coast?
January 6, 2026
Father Cornelius Healy
December 27, 2025
Beyond the mystery: Who were the three Magi of the Epiphany?
December 23, 2025
Christmas comes early for 300 children at St. Mary’s Cathedral Event Center
December 21, 2025
The ‘wild story’ of St. Bartolo Longo: Former satanic priest among the seven new saints canonized by Pope Leo
December 20, 2025
Dominicans in the West: The Western province took root 175 years ago
December 18, 2025
Monsignor Romulo Vergara 1957 – 2025
December 17, 2025
Why Our Lady of Guadalupe Matters: The Hidden History of Christianity in America
December 15, 2025
Archdiocese celebrates nine-day Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe with traveling tilma relic
December 11, 2025
Juan Diego Feast Day Mass
December 10, 2025
Catholic outreach to pregnant moms seeing more women in need
December 4, 2025
Holy Ghost in the machine: Wisdom from the Church in the AI age
December 4, 2025
Archdiocese of San Francisco Cathedral Children’s Choir & Choir School
December 4, 2025
The D Word: Donna Nathanson wants to lead a group she never wanted to belong to
December 4, 2025
Beloved pastor’s Christmas collection benefits parish in holiday sale
December 4, 2025
Advent traditions to bring to your home
November 26, 2025
Local cleric: Pope Leo’s trip to Turkey, Lebanon – ‘the dream is happening’
November 26, 2025
Eucharistic Rosary Congress Inspires Hearts in San Francisco
November 20, 2025
Archdiocesan-wide Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe to take place Nov. 28 – Dec. 6
November 20, 2025
Faith Formation Conference 2025: A Day of Hope, Learning and Community
November 20, 2025
Youth Day @ SFARCH 2025: INCREDIBLE. BLESSED. REAL. BEAUTIFUL.
November 20, 2025
For the greater glory of God
November 20, 2025
A rectory reimagined: West Marin parish’s old rectory offered in crisis housing project
November 13, 2025
Donations to SF turkey drive more critical than ever
November 5, 2025
“Pray, hope and don’t worry”
November 5, 2025
Called by love
November 3, 2025
Free Nov. 8 event on the role of music in Black spirituality
October 31, 2025
Holy Name of Jesus parish marks 100 years with joyful centennial celebration
October 30, 2025
New center facilitates the making of a saint
October 30, 2025
Joyful Celebration welcomes new St. Emydius pastor
October 30, 2025
Archdiocese holds first Bay Area Men’s Conference in Spanish
October 23, 2025
“A boost for marriage”: A reflection on the Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
October 23, 2025
Rev. Tony P. LaTorre 1948 – 2025
October 21, 2025
Texas activist born with no arms or legs offers compelling faith testimony at Pro-Life San Francisco fundraiser
October 20, 2025
5th Annual Faith & Blue Mass Brings Law Enforcement and Community Together in San Mateo
October 16, 2025
Dominican Laity Corpus Christi Chapter’s Novices
October 16, 2025
Parish shrine to St. Carlo Acutis to be blessed Oct. 19
October 16, 2025
Archbishop to medical professionals: His heart was wounded for our healing
October 9, 2025
Hundreds of pilgrims gather for the annual Rosary Rally on the solemnity of St. Francis
October 9, 2025
Heaven Wedded to Earth: Our Blessed Mother’s Continuous Presence to Us in God’s Plan of Salvation”
October 7, 2025
St. Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty
October 4, 2025
woman wearing white short-sleeved dress during daytime
Hey Mom, I DO have hands!
October 2, 2025
Marian Devotion
October 2, 2025
Healing Mass for divorced or separated Catholics
October 2, 2025
Giving women a second chance for life
October 1, 2025
St. Francis Festival to take place October 3-5 at the National Shrine of St. Francis
September 25, 2025
Catholic Charities honors four parishioners at Matthew 25 Parish Luncheon
September 25, 2025
Father Ian Quito installed as pastor of St. Gabriel Catholic Church
September 25, 2025
Father Miguel Ruiz, SVD installed as new pastor of All Souls Catholic Church
September 18, 2025
A parish treasure: St. Sebastian’s music director celebrates 40th anniversary
September 18, 2025
77th annual San Francisco Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass honors first responders
September 11, 2025
St. Dominic Church to hold prayer service for Suicide Prevention Month
September 11, 2025
Stella Maris students kick off West Coast leg of pro-life relay
September 11, 2025
Angels: The gift of God’s heavenly messengers
September 10, 2025
Pier Giorgio Frassati ascends the mountain of sainthood
September 4, 2025
Christus Vivit: Called to sainthood
September 4, 2025
Shrine to St. Carlo Acutis draws local techies (and others)
September 4, 2025
Academy helps prepare new Catholic school principals
September 4, 2025
Consecrating St. Patrick’s Seminary to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: an in-depth look at its significance
August 29, 2025
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone consecrates St Patrick’s Seminary & University to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
August 29, 2025
St. Augustine Parish Marks 55 Years with Multi-Day Festival
August 28, 2025
Father Armando Gutierrez installed as pastor of St. Finn Barr Catholic Church
August 28, 2025
“Beloved” St. Paul pastor remembered after sudden loss
August 21, 2025
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption honors patroness in weekend-long celebration
August 21, 2025
Relic of Blessed Michael McGivney at St. Augustine Catholic Church
August 21, 2025
Parish addresses mental health in Year of Hope workshops
August 14, 2025
Church of the Assumption celebrates patronal feast day
August 14, 2025
Rev. Mario P. Farana 1944-2025
August 12, 2025
San Quentin Hosts First-Ever Feast of El Salvador del Mundo
August 11, 2025
Father Andrew Spyrow installed as pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church
August 7, 2025
New group to update Catholic Charities with fresh ideas
August 7, 2025
Intrepid Shepherds
August 7, 2025
Father Edward Phelan 1939 – 2025
August 4, 2025
Finally! Anti-sex trafficking bill signed by governor
August 1, 2025
Sacred. Silence. Summit. Salvation.
July 31, 2025
Legatus marks 10-year milestone in the Archdiocese of San Francisco
July 31, 2025
Expressing love to seniors in the Archdiocese
July 24, 2025
Aging in Faith
July 24, 2025
Screening of Pier Giorgio Frassati Film Marks Dominican Laity Milestone and Inspires Youth to Action
July 18, 2025
‘Distinguished Citizen Award’
July 14, 2025
Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis visit Archdiocese of San Francisco
July 10, 2025
Four members of one St. Veronica Parish family confirmed together
July 10, 2025
Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners
July 5, 2025
Nativity High’s camel mascot emblematic of student desert adventure
June 26, 2025
Religious freedom speakers: California bill will strangle charter schools in state
June 25, 2025
Dozens turn out for St. Dominic’s annual stained glass window tours
June 24, 2025
St. Anthony Foundation celebrates 75th anniversary Mass
June 17, 2025
Coming Together for a Grateful Cause
June 5, 2025
The nation’s first Center for Sainthood Studies is being established at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
June 5, 2025
Jubilarian event honors priests celebrating milestone anniversaries
May 29, 2025
Archbishop lauds Respect Life Essay winners: “Thank you for giving us all a good example”
April 27, 2025