Thursday, December 12, 2024
Parishes gather for annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass and Parol Blessing

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024
California Catholic Bishops release new letter on immigration

“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

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Los obispos católicos de California publican una nueva carta sobre inmigración

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

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Walking with Our Lady: 31st annual Cruzada Guadalupana draws more than 25,000 pilgrims

“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.”

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Here’s a way to help in the war-torn lands where Jesus and the Apostles walked

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Archdiocese distributes $21,000 in grants to parishes helping the hungry

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.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Federal probation officers join Christmas outreach to San Francisco jails

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

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Christmas joy for those in need

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

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Archbishop Cordileone Closes Jubilee Year for Sisters of Perpetual Adoration

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

Friday, November 29, 2024
General H.R. McMaster speaks at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University

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

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The many graces of praying for the dead

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

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Seeing with spiritual eyes

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