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This tradition marks the beginning of preparations for Simbang Gabi, the novena of Masses leading up to Christmas, which will commence on December 16.

“Am I not here, I who am your mother?” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “The Lord hears the cry of the poor” (Psalm 34:7), and we, the Catholic bishops… Read More

“¿No estoy yo aquí, que soy tu madre?”

“Our Lady of Guadalupe reminds us that we have a mother who always protects us, intercedes for us, and brings us closer to her Son.”

Sometimes as we read the headlines and news stories about Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, Iraq, Iran and now Syria – we are confused and overwhelmed by the tragedy, loss of life… Read More

This Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco is blessed to award $21,000 in grants to help Marin, San Mateo and San Francisco parishes feed the hungry.

Twenty federal probation officers and support staff joined the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Restorative Justice Ministry today to write cards and pack bags of holiday treats for the 1,200 inmates… Read More

During this holy season of Advent, the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Office of Human Life & Dignity hosts events that help struggling families.

The year-long celebration commemorated the bicentennial of the death of their foundress, Blessed Maria Maddalena of the Incarnation.

General McMaster is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who served in the Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and as the 25th U.S. National Security Advisor from… Read More

By Christina Gray On All Saints Day on Nov. 1, Catholics recognize the holy men and women who lived, died and have already entered into eternal glory in heaven. One… Read More

By Father Bobby Barbato, OFM Cap. St. Francis of Assisi is known for his radical following of Jesus Christ. He did not do this alone, but as a part of… Read More