Friday, November 05, 2021
Archbishop Gomez warns against rise of ‘new political religions’

In a wide-ranging talk on racial inequality and new social justice movements in America, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles cautioned against the rise of what he described as… Read More

Tuesday, November 02, 2021
9 innings, 7 gifts

It’s the bottom of the ninth. Bases are loaded; the game is tied. As the batter walks up to the plate, anticipation builds. The stands are silent. The pitch goes… Read More

Tuesday, November 02, 2021
The Legion of Mary’s legacy of love

Ando Perlas was on his knees after Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish one Sunday in 1984 when he felt a tap on the shoulder. A stranger asked… Read More

Tuesday, November 02, 2021
Restorative Justice Month

We invite you to pray with us for all of November as we observe Restorative Justice Month. Special prayer intentions are provided below for each of the four Sundays during… Read More

Sunday, October 31, 2021
2023 Synod on Synodality:Vatican extends time for local consultations

The Vatican announced that it will give dioceses around the world more time to complete local consultations ahead of the 2023 Synod on Synodality. The announcement is likely to be… Read More

Thursday, October 28, 2021
The Communion of Saints

The communion of saints is a teaching of the Catholic faith that we profess in every recitation of the Creed at Mass. Pope St. Paul VI describes the dogma well… Read More

Thursday, October 28, 2021
From the Archbishop: Homelessness and Human Dignity, Grant eternal rest unto them O Lord

It was an eventful summer. Among the many ups and downs, one of the downs for me was losing a very dear friend and priest mentor of mine since my… Read More

Thursday, October 28, 2021
The next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms

Hong Kong is famous for having long been one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world. It is one of the last places on earth one would… Read More

Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Memo to the Priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco on the 2021-2023 Synod

Dear Brother Priests, As you know, the Holy Father has convoked a global synod. Pope Francis is inviting us to consider how we journey together and focus on “communion, participation,… Read More

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Archdiocese and the Synod 2021-2023

After the Holy See issued instructions in September, on October 7th the Presbyteral Council unanimously approved a plan for implementing a diocesan synod in the Archdiocese. More details to follow.

Friday, October 22, 2021
World Mission Sunday: Uniting in solidarity with the Missions of the Church

On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Church will celebrate World Mission Sunday—the annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for the Missions of the Church. World Mission Sunday is an opportunity for Catholics to… Read More

Thursday, October 21, 2021
Are You Called to Be an Angel?

You can be an angel and your parish can be a host of angels. The participation of many parishes is critical to the success of our Archdiocesan outreach to pregnant mothers in need. The… Read More