OUR ARCHBISHOP
Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone
Archbishop of San Francisco
Salvatore Cordileone was appointed the Archbishop of San Francisco on July 27, 2012, and was installed on October 4, 2012, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Since then, he has led the faithful of San Francisco with steadfast determination.
Latest from the Archbishop
Read Archbishop’s latest statements, homilies, op-eds, videos, memos, and more.
“St. Francis of Assisi: The Quintessential Italian who shows us the way to happiness with God”
“The Way of Love: From Accountability to Restoration to the Fullness of Life”
“The Deacon’s Sacred Duties in Care for Temporalities and in Evangelization”
The Holy Eucharist: Source and Summit of Catholic Education
Letter to the Faithful from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate settlements with abuse survivors
Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, shares important news in response to the lawsuits filed against the Archdiocese under California Assembly Bill 218 Child Sexual Abuse – Statute of Limitations.
The Crisis of Fatherhood
Archbishop Cordileone calls on faithful to pray Litany of the Sacred Heart Friday, June 16
“Belief in an Unbelieving Age: Eucharistic Faith and God’s Purpose for Us Here and Now”
Homily on the occasion of the Holy Hour for the Church in Nicaragua and Bishop Alvarez
Homilía en ocasión de la Hora Santa por la Iglesia en Nicaragua y el Obispo Álvarez
Homilies by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
The coat of arms
The coat of arms of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone celebrates the line of fishermen in his family. It presents a red crab against a silver background and a demi-lion with red claws holding a heart to honor the family name, Cordileone, which means “heart of a lion” from a literal translation of cor di leone.
The banner at the bottom includes his motto, “In Verbo Tuo,” translated, “At Your Word,” recalling the Gospel story of the apostles casting their nets at the Lord’s urging after fishing all night and catching nothing. Peter lets down the net on the strength of Christ’s command. “And Simon answered: ‘Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5)
Archbishop’s Circle
The Archbishop’s Circle consists of over eighty households representing about 110 individuals. Circle members support special programs identified by Archbishop Cordileone. Without the support of the Circle members, these initiatives would not be funded.
Support Archbishop Cordileone and his vision by funding special programs and initiatives
The Archbishop’s First Pastoral Letter
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you” (Jer 1:5). A young Jeremiah heard the Lord speak these words to him over 2500 years ago. In these times in which we are living, the scourge of abortion ignores the reality that humans are made in the image of God, known and beloved by God. This pastoral letter addresses all Catholics, but especially Catholics in public life, calling for deep reflection on the evil of abortion and on the meaning of receiving Holy Communion, the Bread of Life.
