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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
Centennial Celebration of St. Mary’s Park
Archbishop Joseph Alemany, OP, the first Archbishop of San Francisco, desired to build a college in the city shortly after the Archdiocese was founded. Purchasing a piece of farmland property,… Read More
Rev. Joseph E. Richard
Rev. Joseph E. Richard passed into eternal life on Friday, March 29 at Redwood Acres Residential Home at the age of 94 years. 

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Apr 20

Holy Cross Cemetery
9:00am – 3:00pm

Holy Cross Cemetery Open House
On Saturday, April 20 from 9am – 3pm Holy Cross in Colma is proud to host an Open House. On this day, families and individuals are welcome to come by the cemetery, speak with our Family Service Advisors and staff, as well as tour the cemetery to see what areas have current availability. Staff will[…]

Apr 20

St. Augustine Church
11:00am – 2:30pm

Special Needs Retreat for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
We invite our Special Needs Community to join us for a retreat filled with prayer time, stories of our faith and caring friends. For ages 6 to young adult. Free registration, free t-shirt and lunch provided. Please contact Lorna Feria at the Office of Faith Formation at 415-614-5654 or[…]

Apr 26 – 28

Eucharistic Miracles and Shroud of Turin Exhibits
6:00pm – 2:00pm

Eucharistic Miracles and Shroud of Turin Exhibits
Come see the Vatican’s International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles of the World and the Shroud of Turin! We have selected for exhibition approximately half of the 137 Eucharistic miracles (152 panels) approved by the Church and the Shroud of Turin which is a Passion Exhibit that includes[…]

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[…]

June 30, 2020 – Las estatuas de San Junípero Serra merecen permanecer

The Washington Post PDF English https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/30/statues-saint-junpero-serra-deserve-stay/ Página de opinión del Washington Post – 30 de junio de 2020Las estatuas de San Junípero Serra merecen permanecerPor Salvatore Joseph Cordileone30 de junio… Read More

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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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