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The picture of motherly love
Visitors have only one weekend left to take in the impressive and inspiring Marian Art Exhibition at Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco ending May 25.
Seven Men Ordained Permanent Deacons in San Francisco
“The deacon is a servant,” said Archbishop Cordileone in his homily. “He is ordained to be the very image of Christ as the one who came not to be served… Read More
Five years of diaconate formation culminates in spring ordination
On May 17, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone will pray over seven men as they become permanent deacons at their ordination at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
A hands-on approach to truth, beauty, and goodness
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist at Marin Catholic High School creatively instill in students the three transcendentals of truth, beauty and goodness through an annual project… Read More
Habemus Papam!
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8 — the first pope from the United States. 
Memorial Mass Honors Pope Francis, Celebrates His Legacy of Encounter and Unity
“We’re so grateful, so many have gathered. It’s good that we come together and pray at a moment such as this—especially for our Catholic family, but also for the whole… Read More
Novato parish unites to send teens on ‘Year of Hope’ pilgrimage to Italy
Accompanied by their pastor and youth minister, 15 young pilgrims from St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Novato spent 10 days in Italy this February visiting Padua and other Italian… Read More
Archbishop lauds Respect Life Essay winners: “Thank you for giving us all a good example”
“God shows us once again that he never fails to be full of surprises,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in the introduction to his homily at Sunday’s Mass for the… Read More
Laudato Si’: How do we learn to praise God?
By Father Bobby Barbato, Ofm Cap. A man nearly blind, for whom the light of the sun and even of fire causes pain, sings the praises of the sun. “Praised… Read More
Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday
The funeral for the late Pontiff will take place on Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am Rome Time/1:00 am California Time, at St. Peter’s.
Pope Francis 1936 – 2025
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. The Holy Father had been suffering from pneumonia and respiratory issues for several months, recently spending… Read More

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