Pastoral Ministry






Welcome to Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry office is a Catholic ‘support system’ for parishes and parishioners, helping them to shine luminously as visible signs of Christ’s presence in the world.

The origin of the word “pastor” means “to shepherd,” or to feed and protect. In this spirit, the Pastoral Ministry office helps to guide and sustain the faithful through all stages of their Christian lives.

We help prepare adults and children to become disciples by offering resources on how to become a Catholic, and by supporting youth ministries, young adult ministries, and 22 different cultural ministries. We offer resources for Catholic marriage preparation and family planning. We provide a safe environment for children and youth, uphold peace, justice, well-being, and dignity for all people, particularly through our programs supporting mental health resources and medical care for the whole person. We facilitate consolation to the grieving and offer the peace of our Catholic cemeteries and keep the invitation to Christ’s table alive by providing liturgical advice and assistance to ordained and lay ministers in local parishes.

Please use the links on this page to learn more about how Pastoral Ministry programs and
resources support our faith community, or contact us directly for personal guidance.

Office of Pastoral Ministry
One Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109 
415-614-5574

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Upcoming Pastoral Ministry Events

Mar 30
2023 Chrism Mass
2023 Chrism Mass 5:00pm Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco for the annual Chrism Mass, which includes the renewal of Priestly Ministry, Blessing of Oils of Catechumens, Sick, and Sacred… Read More
Apr 01
Retiro de Empoderamiento: Modelos de Crianza Restaurativa y Relaciones Saludables
Retiro de Empoderamiento: Modelos de Crianza Restaurativa y Relaciones Saludables 8:00am – 3:00pm Cost: Gratis Está invitado a este evento para padres, presentado por el Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa. El… Read More
Apr 01
Women in Scripture Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman
Women in Scripture Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Mater Dolorosa for a women’s Lenten Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. The… Read More
Apr 01
April First Saturday Mass
April First Saturday Mass 11:00am – 12:00pm Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Parish, will celebrate Mass at 11am on Saturday, April 1st, in All Saints Chapel. Please join… Read More
Apr 01
Time Capsule Opening at Mt. Davidson Cross
Time Capsule Opening at Mt. Davidson Cross 11:30am – 12:30pm Join Archbishop Cordileone and San Francisco community leaders as they unveil the time capsule at Mt. Davidson Cross – placed… Read More
Apr 02
Fr. Peter Yorke Memorial Mass and Procession
Fr. Peter Yorke Memorial Mass and Procession 10:00am – 12:00pm A Mass and Procession commemorating the 98th anniversary of the death of Fr. Peter Yorke will be held Sunday, April… Read More
Apr 02
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday 11:00am Join Archbishop Cordileone for Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. Address Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough Street… Read More
Apr 03
Holy Week Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Hong Kong with Archbishop Cordileone
Holy Week Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Hong Kong with Archbishop Cordileone 6:30pm Join Archbishop Cordileone for a special Holy Week Eucharistic Holy Hour and Rosary for Hong Kong,… Read More