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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.
“Do not be afraid”: Gabriel Project volunteers take pregnant women and families in crisis under their wing
Like its namesake angel who told Mary, “do not be afraid” after her pregnancy with Jesus was revealed, the Gabriel Project promised the couple it could help them and assured… Read More
Rev. John A. Balleza, COSJ
Father John A. Balleza passed into eternal life over Easter weekend at the Contemplatives of St. Joseph Monastery at Mater Dolorosa at the age of 70 years. 
Dominicans celebrate Father Bruno Gibson’s “priestly joy”
San Francisco-born Father Gibson was an active Dominican priest until three months before his death on March 11 at age 92. One month prior to his death, Father Gibson was… Read More
Evangelization Expertise
“Continuing education for priests is important to be able to understand the world and how to best minister in that world. We wouldn’t be able to engage in this continuing… Read More

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