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Being Catholic in San Francisco means being on mission—but not alone. In our beautiful and historic coastal city, we hear echoes of our missionary past in the modern women and men who bear the same hope as those who founded our hometown. Catholic SF shares their stories and helps to bring our community of faith together.

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CSF Exclusive: Interview with San Francisco seminarians walking the St. Junípero Serra Route
“It is truly an honor to represent our Archdiocese on the Serra Route…I’d like to ask readers to please pray for us.”
Respect Life Essay Contest highlights the power of adoption to change lives for good
“Adoption is many things, but above all, it is a gift to everyone involved.” This sentence from a winning essay crystalized the theme of the 35th annual Archdiocesan Respect Life… Read More
Project Rachel retreat offers peace to women wounded by abortion
Jesus is waiting to meet the women who come on the June 14-16 Women’s Retreat for Healing After Abortion, says Father Vito Perrone, leader of Project Rachel Ministry.
Archbishop installs new pastor of St. Teresa Catholic Church on Good Shepherd Sunday
On April 28, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone celebrated Mass to a standing-room-only crowd at the church, installing Carmelite Father Gregory Houck as pastor and confirming four young women in the faith.… Read More
35th annual Respect Life Essay Contest Winners Announced
“Congratulations to the students who entered, and thanks to their teachers who encouraged them,” said Valerie Schmalz, director of the Office of Human Life and Dignity. “We are also grateful… Read More
McCullough Legacy: Stewardship across generations
We are all called to act as stewards to help reach future generations with the Church’s message of faith, love and hope. Robert and Barbara McCullough’s support and commitment exemplified… Read More
St. Monica fundraiser to honor Sister Noreen O’Connor’s 70 years of religious life
At 88, St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Noreen O’Connor has certainly earned her rest, even if she is unlikely to take it. As she approaches her 70th jubilee on April… Read More
“Lord, teach us how to pray”
“Prayer is where we meet God,” master catechist John Michael Reyes told Catholic San Francisco. “Jesus didn’t tell them to read the Torah,” he said. “He was saying, ‘I just… Read More
Holy Name of Jesus parish celebrates diamond jubilee of church dedication
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church celebrated their 60th anniversary of the dedication of their Church by Archbishop McGuckin on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

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May 03 – 05

Star of the Sea Auditorium
3:00pm – 3:00pm

Third Annual Marian Art Exhibition
Join Star of the Sea parish for a celebration of our Lady in art featuring Marian original artworks by 61 Stella Maris Academy students, and 14 local artists. This event is free. May 3, 3pm-7pm May 4, 9am-6pm May 5, 10:30am – 3pm

May 07

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
5:00pm

Solemn Vespers, Rosary, and Eucharistic Adoration for Hong Kong with Archbishop Cordileone
Join Archbishop Cordileone for a special prayer service for Hong Kong, especially for Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai. Cardinal Zen, 92, is the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong (2002 – 2009). He is an outspoken advocate for religious freedom and democracy. Cardinal Zen was arrested in May 2022 by[…]

May 08

St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
5:00pm

“The Prison Witness of Jimmy Lai” – Holy Hour & Lecture by William McGurn
Holy Hour to Pray for Persecuted Christians and Lecture, “The Prison Witness of Jimmy Lai,” by William McGurn (Wall Street Journal) Join St. Patrick’s Seminary, the Benedict XVI Institute, and Archbishop Cordileone on Wednesday, May 8th, to pray for and learn about the situation of[…]

May 19

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
11:00am

Launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage Western Route
Join Archbishop Cordileone and the Perpetual Eucharistic Pilgrims for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West with the St. Junipero Serra Route. The day begins with Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco at 11:00 a.m. with a pilgrimage[…]

Jun 14 – 16

Women’s Retreat for Healing After Abortion
You are not alone! The Archdiocese of San Francisco sponsors Project Rachel which helps women and men heal the pain of abortion and to find the path to peace and reconciliation. Women’s Retreat for Healing After Abortion DATE: June 14-16, 2024 LOCATION: Confidential Bilingual Spanish and[…]

“Living the Double Commandment to be Formed More Perfectly into the Image of Christ”

Homily for the Respect Life Essay Contest Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral

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So, what was Vatican II all about?

A short course with Mark Brumley

The Second Vatican Council remains controversial in some Catholic circles.  Many people see it as involving a radical break from the Catholic past, for good or bad. Others, such as the popes since the Council, see it as a renewal and reform of the one-and-the same Catholic Church.

Tuesday nights at 7 PM PT (San Francisco) on October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9

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