OUR ARCHBISHOP





Most Reverend Salvatore J. 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.

Two Tablets and the Debt of Love
Homily – St. Peter’s Church, San FranciscoSeptember 6, 2020
All for the Service of the Gospel
Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Nicholas CaseSt. Raphael Church, San RafaelAugust 29, 2020
Two Mothers Show Us the Path to Victory in Christ
Votive Mass of the Immaculate Heart of MaryCelebrating the Feast Day of the Missionaries of CharityPlaza of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the AssumptionAugust 22, 2020
God’s Revolution: The Way Up Is Down, The Way Out Is In
Homily – Mass of Ordination to the Permanent DiaconateSt. Pius X Church, Redwood CitySolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryAugust 15, 2020
Mary, Model of Participation in the Mystery of Her Son
Plaza of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the AssumptionAugust 15, 2020
Archbishop’s Reopening Protocols
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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.