Youth Ministry
The Archdiocese of San Francisco supports youth ministry programs that foster the catechesis, moral, and spiritual formation of young people in Middle School through High School.
Our Goals
Guided by the USCCB’s document, Renewing the Vision (1997), our ministry has three goals:
To empower young people (ages 13-17) to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today;
To draw young people into responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community;
To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person.
To accomplish these goals, we offer training, community, workshops, resources, retreats, and collaboration opportunities for Youth Ministry Leaders within the Archdiocese, as well as training, retreats, catechetical events, leadership opportunities for youth themselves.

ADSF YM CALENDAR
Friday
May 02
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
MARIAN ART EXHIBITION
Website: http://www.starparish.com
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH
STAR OF THE SEA AUDITORIUM
4420 GEARY BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO
California 94118
Monthly Vocations Holy Hour
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
May 03
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
MARIAN ART EXHIBITION
Website: http://www.starparish.com
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH
STAR OF THE SEA AUDITORIUM
4420 GEARY BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO
California 94118
Archdiocesan Youth Confirmation Mass
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough St
San Francisco
California 94109
Sunday
May 04
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
MARIAN ART EXHIBITION
Website: http://www.starparish.com
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH
STAR OF THE SEA AUDITORIUM
4420 GEARY BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO
California 94118
Monday
May 05
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
MARIAN ART EXHIBITION
Website: http://www.starparish.com
STAR OF THE SEA PARISH
STAR OF THE SEA AUDITORIUM
4420 GEARY BLVD
SAN FRANCISCO
California 94118
Tuesday
May 06
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Wednesday
May 07
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Thursday
May 08
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Evento de Beneficio Fraternal: Estrategias para un Futuro Seguro (Spanish)
This session will provide insight into how the Knights of Columbus helps catholic families protect against the risks of disability, death, needing extended care. They will also share some strategies for saving for retirement. Additionally, this session will address some of the most important issues that concern Hispanic Catholics when it comes to financial security for their family.
La Agencia Gutiérrez de los Caballeros de Colón los invita a nuestro evento virtual de beneficencia fraternal en español el 8 de Mayo. Los agentes de seguros fraternales, Luis Contreras y Jose Amezcua hablarán sobre cómo las familias católicas pueden alinear sus decisiones financieras con su fe. Esta sesión brindará información sobre cómo los Caballeros de Colón ayudan a las familias católicas a protegerse contra los riesgos de discapacidad, fallecimiento, y necesidad de cuidados a largo plazo. También compartirán algunas estrategias para ahorrar para la jubilación. Además, esta sesión va tratar algunos de los problemas más importantes que preocupan a los católicos hispanos en cuanto a la seguridad financiera de su familia.
Website: https://kofcgutierrezagency.com/beneficios-fraternales-futuro-seguro
VIRTUAL Webinar
https://kofcgutierrezagency.com/beneficios-fraternales-futuro-seguro
Friday
May 09
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Saturday
May 10
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation and 10th anniversary Mass for Pope Francis’ Laudato Si
Saturday May 10th
Walk a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation at 9:00 am
St Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco
Celebrate a Laudato Si’ Anniversary Mass at 12:15 pm
National Shrine of Saint Francis Assisi, 610 Vallejo Street, San Francisco
Sponsored by the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi & The California Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement

Website: https://signup.com/group/98904596021
Young Adult Beloved Dinner
The evening begins with Mass with Archbishop Cordileone and is followed by dinner and dancing in the Cathedral’s Events Center.
Deadline to sign up is Monday, May 5.
Learn more about The Beloved Dinners: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/chivalry-reborn-at-beloved-dinner
Registration for women: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thebeloveddinner/1649312
Registration for men: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpS6XZ_8ufcqwmHZ3v21SAfDH5yX3qIFzQyj9FcF0W47fYhA/viewform

Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sunday
May 11
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Monday
May 12
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Tuesday
May 13
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Wednesday
May 14
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving, Five-Day Silent Retreat
Cost: $475

Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Avenue
Menlo Park
CA
Deacon Dominick Peloso
650-269-6279
Thursday
May 15
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Friday
May 16
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Saturday
May 17
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Excell Network Breakfast, Saturday, May 17, 2025
Cost: $20.00
Excell Network Monthly Breakfasts are open to anyone who wants to support scholarships for justice-involved students, get to know their stories, and build community.
For more information contact Julio Escobar at [email protected] or call 415 614-5572
To get a ticket visit:
Website: https://www.sfarch.org/excellnetwork-breakfast
St. Mark Catholic Church
325 Marine View Avenue
Belmont
California 94002
Permanent Diaconate Ordinations
The general public is invited to witness this celebration as Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone ordains these men into their commission. This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube under Archdiocese of San Francisco channel as an added convenience.
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sound of Freedom – Movie Screening & Discussion on Human Trafficking
Cost: Sugg. donation $3 – $5 (no one turned away)
Date & Time: Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 P.M.
Location: Mission Dolores Basilica 3321 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Please register in the form below. Suggested donation $3-$5 (no one will be turned away from lack of funds). All proceeds to cover screening costs.
Short Discussion Follows. Get involved!
Movie Synopsis: After rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her.
Questions? Contact The Office of Human Life & Dignity’s Email [email protected]
All proceeds go to Mission Dolores Ministry to cover screening costs.
Mission Dolores Basilica
3321 16th St,
San Francisco
Ca 94114
Sunday
May 18
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Monday
May 19
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Tuesday
May 20
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Wednesday
May 21
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Thursday
May 22
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Friday
May 23
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Saturday
May 24
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Living the Fruits of the Spirit For Deep Nourishment: A Day of Prayer
Cost: 120
— Thomas Keating
Love, Joy, Peace, Kindness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Patience, and Self-Control—these Nine Fruits are God’s gift to us and offer us a way to live our lives rooted in the Spirit.
During this Day of Prayer, we will explore these Nine Fruits as living sources of deep nourishment for our whole selves. We will engage in contemplative prayer, journaling, art making, and sacred sharing to awaken and invite the presence of the Indwelling Spirit to be our guide.
As we cultivate these Fruits in our daily lives, we’ll discover ways to be more deeply anchored in Divine Presence. At this retreat you’ll receive:
Time and space for true rest and renewal
Creative inspiration to bring the Fruits of the Spirit into daily life
A loving community for supportive sharing
We invite you to come, rest, and nourish yourself, as we learn to live from these sacred Fruits—letting the Holy Spirit guide us into the ever-present flow of Divine Love.
Website: https://mercy-center.org/mercy-center-sponsored-programs/826/living-the-fruits-of-the-spirit-for-deep-nourishment-a-day-of-prayer/
Mercy Center Burlingame
2300 Adeline Drive
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Sunday
May 25
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Santo Cristo dos Milagres Parade and Celebration
Parade and Celebration
8:45 am – Parade forms at Santo Cristo Hall
41 Oak Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080
9:00 am – Parade begins, proceed to Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
10:00 am – Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, presided by Rev. Fr. Andrew MBinkar Berinyuy
11:15 am – Parade processes back to Santo Cristo Hall
12:30 pm – Sopas e Carne is served for lunch
2:00 pm Mar Barvo Dancers to perform
2:30-7:00 – Auction, dancing and more! Music performance by Gilberto Amaral
Santo Cristo Society of San Mateo County
Santo Cristo Society of San Mateo County
41 Oak Avenue
South San Francisco
California 94080
Monday
May 26
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Tuesday
May 27
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Wednesday
May 28
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Thursday
May 29
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Friday
May 30
Sanctifying Outdoor Learning Camp; Exploration for infants, toddlers and their mothers
Cost: 150
Our program objectives are for children to: Explore the natural world and their environment; Create and use their imaginations; Grow cognitively, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. More details, including session format and registration details can be found at solnaturekids.com.
Website: https://solnaturekids.com
El Sobrante Regional Park
6531 San Pablo Dam Rd
El Sobrante
California 94803
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
May 30 – June 1


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team leaders
Father Luke

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Brean

Originally from the Central Valley, Brean has worked as a business development professional in the specialty food/agriculture industry for the past 10+ years. She had her first retreat experience with Life-Giving Wounds earlier this year and felt called to give back to a ministry that blessed her immensely.
Brean studied agriculture & communications at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. From 2014-2018, she served as International Responsible for Youth Teams of Our Lady (an international apostolate), which she considers one of her life’s most humbling blessings and adventures. In 2020, she became an alumnus of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, a fellowship aimed at developing leaders for a vibrant agricultural community.
Most recently, Brean uncovered a longstanding desire to serve as an instrument of God’s healing through the helping profession. In 2021, she began pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Divine Mercy University through their online program. Her dream is to serve as a Catholic Mental Health Professional and to offer reduced cost/complimentary mental health services to religious and consecrated life.
Brean lives in Ventura County and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and all things food (cooking, dining, wine, & cocktails!) Most importantly, she enjoys learning more about the Catholic faith and finds it is truly an ocean of beauty, joy, rich tradition, and purpose.
Tanguy

Most recently, Tanguy has been studying icon painting under several master iconographers, and theological anthropology at the Theology of the Body (TOB) Institute. In complement to his experience with Life-Giving Wounds, programs run by the John Paul II Healing Center have greatly influenced his healing journey, including the Restore the Glory podcast.
Tanguy is a parishioner at St Dominic’s in San Francisco.
Alero

Alero holds a BA in French and Global Studies from the University of Minnesota, with a concentration in Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, and an MS in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. She served two terms with AmeriCorps and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico, focusing on environmental education. Currently, she works in energy policy and programs for San Mateo County’s Sustainability Department and is also a Master Gardener in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.
For Alero, understanding her identity in Christ has transformed every aspect of her life. She is passionate about building a more beautiful, sustainable world while walking closely with others in faith, healing, and purpose—especially as a lay single woman devoted to Christ and His Church.
Teresa
Teresa’s path of healing has

Teresa is a life-long Catholic and volunteers at her parish as a Eucharistic Minister at mass as well as brings the Eucharist to the sick. She teaches prayer through art during parish retreats, and coordinates a parish ministry that informs Catholics about the Eucharist and Adoration. She completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in 2025. Teresa has been married for 33 years and is a mother to an adult son. Her career was in commercial and fine art photography. She still finds great joy in photographing the natural world. Teresa loves to travel, hike, kayak, ski, garden, write and cook for family and friends.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (May 30) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (June 1) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Saturday
May 31
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
May 30 – June 1


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team leaders
Father Luke

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Brean

Originally from the Central Valley, Brean has worked as a business development professional in the specialty food/agriculture industry for the past 10+ years. She had her first retreat experience with Life-Giving Wounds earlier this year and felt called to give back to a ministry that blessed her immensely.
Brean studied agriculture & communications at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. From 2014-2018, she served as International Responsible for Youth Teams of Our Lady (an international apostolate), which she considers one of her life’s most humbling blessings and adventures. In 2020, she became an alumnus of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, a fellowship aimed at developing leaders for a vibrant agricultural community.
Most recently, Brean uncovered a longstanding desire to serve as an instrument of God’s healing through the helping profession. In 2021, she began pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Divine Mercy University through their online program. Her dream is to serve as a Catholic Mental Health Professional and to offer reduced cost/complimentary mental health services to religious and consecrated life.
Brean lives in Ventura County and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and all things food (cooking, dining, wine, & cocktails!) Most importantly, she enjoys learning more about the Catholic faith and finds it is truly an ocean of beauty, joy, rich tradition, and purpose.
Tanguy

Most recently, Tanguy has been studying icon painting under several master iconographers, and theological anthropology at the Theology of the Body (TOB) Institute. In complement to his experience with Life-Giving Wounds, programs run by the John Paul II Healing Center have greatly influenced his healing journey, including the Restore the Glory podcast.
Tanguy is a parishioner at St Dominic’s in San Francisco.
Alero

Alero holds a BA in French and Global Studies from the University of Minnesota, with a concentration in Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, and an MS in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. She served two terms with AmeriCorps and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico, focusing on environmental education. Currently, she works in energy policy and programs for San Mateo County’s Sustainability Department and is also a Master Gardener in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.
For Alero, understanding her identity in Christ has transformed every aspect of her life. She is passionate about building a more beautiful, sustainable world while walking closely with others in faith, healing, and purpose—especially as a lay single woman devoted to Christ and His Church.
Teresa
Teresa’s path of healing has

Teresa is a life-long Catholic and volunteers at her parish as a Eucharistic Minister at mass as well as brings the Eucharist to the sick. She teaches prayer through art during parish retreats, and coordinates a parish ministry that informs Catholics about the Eucharist and Adoration. She completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in 2025. Teresa has been married for 33 years and is a mother to an adult son. Her career was in commercial and fine art photography. She still finds great joy in photographing the natural world. Teresa loves to travel, hike, kayak, ski, garden, write and cook for family and friends.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (May 30) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (June 1) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Sunday
Jun 01
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
May 30 – June 1


A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents
Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow us to find great healing. We hope that you will become part of our supportive community and receive the many graces available through this ministry.
Healing Retreat
Attending the three-day retreat is a great way to start this journey of healing. The retreat focuses on discovering our identity as children of God, although it also focuses on overcoming the effects of parental divorce, forgiving our parents, and connecting with others from this background.
This retreat has something for any adult child of divorce or separation, no matter how much healing you have received or need.
The weekend includes presentations, small group sharing, adoration, spiritual direction, and Mass. This three-day retreat is the centerpiece of this ministry.
Themes covered on the weekend include:
• Finding Our Deepest Identity
• Faith and Our Relationship with God
• Love, Dating, and the Sacrament of Marriage
• Loneliness
• Anger and Anxiety
• False Guilt and Shame
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation
• Family Boundaries
• The Christian Meaning of Suffering
• Healing and the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist
• and more!
Fr Luke’s testimony
Retreat team leaders
Father Luke

Fr. Luke grew up in Red Bank, NJ. He had a conversion experience in high school that led him to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at 15 years old. About a year later, he felt invited by the Lord to share in his priesthood. As a seminarian for the Diocese of Trenton, Fr. Luke attended Seton Hall University, where his knowledge of the faith and the life of prayer grew tremendously.
After graduating, he entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and served in the friars’ mission of preaching the Gospel and attending to the needs of the poor in NYC for fifteen years. While living in the Bronx, he served at the Saint Francis Youth Center, Saint Anthony’s Shelter for Renewal, and Cardinal Spellman High School. Fr. Luke was ordained a priest by His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in May of 2013. He completed the Institute for Priestly Formation’s Spiritual Direction Training Program in January 2020. During his time as assistant chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School Fr. Luke published videos on YouTube which can be viewed here.
Brean

Originally from the Central Valley, Brean has worked as a business development professional in the specialty food/agriculture industry for the past 10+ years. She had her first retreat experience with Life-Giving Wounds earlier this year and felt called to give back to a ministry that blessed her immensely.
Brean studied agriculture & communications at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. From 2014-2018, she served as International Responsible for Youth Teams of Our Lady (an international apostolate), which she considers one of her life’s most humbling blessings and adventures. In 2020, she became an alumnus of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, a fellowship aimed at developing leaders for a vibrant agricultural community.
Most recently, Brean uncovered a longstanding desire to serve as an instrument of God’s healing through the helping profession. In 2021, she began pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Divine Mercy University through their online program. Her dream is to serve as a Catholic Mental Health Professional and to offer reduced cost/complimentary mental health services to religious and consecrated life.
Brean lives in Ventura County and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and all things food (cooking, dining, wine, & cocktails!) Most importantly, she enjoys learning more about the Catholic faith and finds it is truly an ocean of beauty, joy, rich tradition, and purpose.
Tanguy

Most recently, Tanguy has been studying icon painting under several master iconographers, and theological anthropology at the Theology of the Body (TOB) Institute. In complement to his experience with Life-Giving Wounds, programs run by the John Paul II Healing Center have greatly influenced his healing journey, including the Restore the Glory podcast.
Tanguy is a parishioner at St Dominic’s in San Francisco.
Alero

Alero holds a BA in French and Global Studies from the University of Minnesota, with a concentration in Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa, and an MS in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. She served two terms with AmeriCorps and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Mexico, focusing on environmental education. Currently, she works in energy policy and programs for San Mateo County’s Sustainability Department and is also a Master Gardener in San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.
For Alero, understanding her identity in Christ has transformed every aspect of her life. She is passionate about building a more beautiful, sustainable world while walking closely with others in faith, healing, and purpose—especially as a lay single woman devoted to Christ and His Church.
Teresa
Teresa’s path of healing has

Teresa is a life-long Catholic and volunteers at her parish as a Eucharistic Minister at mass as well as brings the Eucharist to the sick. She teaches prayer through art during parish retreats, and coordinates a parish ministry that informs Catholics about the Eucharist and Adoration. She completed the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in 2025. Teresa has been married for 33 years and is a mother to an adult son. Her career was in commercial and fine art photography. She still finds great joy in photographing the natural world. Teresa loves to travel, hike, kayak, ski, garden, write and cook for family and friends.
Before registering, please be aware of the following:
- All are very welcome to join us on retreat whether you are Catholic or not, but please be aware that the content of this retreat will be Catholic.
- A team of presenters will speak about this wound and its effects, and there will be moments for you to share your experiences with others in small groups.
- As with all retreats, everything will be treated on a strictly confidential basis. This is a spiritual retreat, not primarily psychological, but we will have a list of counselors available as a resource outside of the retreat itself for those who are interested.
- Healing retreats pair well with counseling and/or spiritual direction. If you are not already working through this wound with someone, we would encourage you to consider it. If you would like a recommendation, please give us a call.
Begins on Friday (May 30) at 6:00 pm, and ends Sunday (June 1) at 3:30 pm. Includes Holy Mass, chance for confessions and Adoration.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center
250 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park
California 94025
Friday
Jun 06
Retrouvaille Healing Retreat Weekend
Save Your Marriage!
Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi) is French for rediscovery or reuniting with a loved one. Through Retrouvaille, you may rediscover a rewarding marriage for you, despite the pain and struggles you may be facing right now. Retrouvaille offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille starts with an initial weekend, then continuing support through the Retrouvaille community
You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro – Vie) helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. This program has helped 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.
For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register for the June program starting with an in-person weekend in Mountain View on June 6 – 8, please call 415-893-1005 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.themarriagehelp.com .
Website: https://www.themarriagehelp.com/
Welcoming Celebration of the California Eucharistic Pilgrimage at St. Raphael parish
Monthly Vocations Holy Hour
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Saturday
Jun 07
Retrouvaille Healing Retreat Weekend
Save Your Marriage!
Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi) is French for rediscovery or reuniting with a loved one. Through Retrouvaille, you may rediscover a rewarding marriage for you, despite the pain and struggles you may be facing right now. Retrouvaille offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille starts with an initial weekend, then continuing support through the Retrouvaille community
You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro – Vie) helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. This program has helped 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.
For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register for the June program starting with an in-person weekend in Mountain View on June 6 – 8, please call 415-893-1005 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.themarriagehelp.com .
Website: https://www.themarriagehelp.com/
Life Together After Prison – Faith, Healing and Empowerment Retreat, Saturday, June 7, 2025
This retreat is open to justice-involved persons and families who have a loved one in custody.
For more information contact Julio Escobar at [email protected] or call 415 614-5572.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry.
2025 FORMERLY INCARCERATED RETREAT – DOWNLOAD FLYER
Please sign up below:
Healing and Empowerment Retreat
Restorative Justice Faith Retreats
Mercy Center
2300 Adeline Drive
Burlingame
California 94010
Presbyteral Ordinations
This event will also be livestreamed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/archdioceseofsanfrancisco
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Sunday
Jun 08
Retrouvaille Healing Retreat Weekend
Save Your Marriage!
Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vi) is French for rediscovery or reuniting with a loved one. Through Retrouvaille, you may rediscover a rewarding marriage for you, despite the pain and struggles you may be facing right now. Retrouvaille offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille starts with an initial weekend, then continuing support through the Retrouvaille community
You Can Help Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro – Vie) helps couples through difficult times in their marriage. This program has helped 1,000’s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage.
For confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register for the June program starting with an in-person weekend in Mountain View on June 6 – 8, please call 415-893-1005 or email [email protected] or visit the website at www.themarriagehelp.com .
Website: https://www.themarriagehelp.com/
Thursday
Jun 12
Veteran Job and Resource Fair
Hosted by Swords to Plowshares, Goodwill, and Grand Canyon University
Website: https://JFVjobfair.eventbrite.com
San Leandro Veteran’s Memorial Building
1105 Bancroft Avenue
San Leandro
California
Friday
Jun 13
75th Anniversary Celebration for St. Anthony Foundation
10am Veneration of the St. Anthony relic
11:30am Rosary
12:15 Eucharistic Liturgy
1:15 Reception & Fellowship
Bring your family, friends and congregation as we gather in prayer to celebrate God’s faithfulness in our shared mission of service to the poor.

St. Boniface Catholic Church
133 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco
CA 94102
Tuesday
Jun 24
A Dialogue About Religious Freedom in California
Cost: Free
This dialogue will explore how religious freedom is being restricted in California through both legislative and administrative actions. Attendees will also learn practical ways to engage and advocate for religious liberty in their communities. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to join the Office of Human Life & Dignity emailing list to receive updates on important legislative developments and other relevant information.
Presented by: The Office of Human Life & Dignity, Archdiocese of San Francisco
In collaboration with: California Policy Center
Event Schedule
• 7:00 PM – Check-in and fellowship
• 7:30 PM – Introduction and discussion
• 8:15 PM – Q&A session
• 8:30 PM – Closing discussion, followed by fellowship and networking until 9:00 PM

A Dialogue About Religious Freedom in California – RSVP:
St. Raymond’s Parish Hall
1100 Santa Cruz Avenue
Menlo Park
California 94025
Friday
Jun 27
Persecución religiosa en Nicaragua: testimonios en primera persona de católicos exiliados
Cost: Gratis
Acompáñanos el viernes 27 de junio de 2025 a vivir una noche conmovedora con testimonios de católicos exiliados que han sufrido persecución religiosa de primera mano en Nicaragua. Escucha sus historias y únete en solidaridad con los cristianos perseguidos.
Presentado por: La Oficina de la Vida y la Dignidad Humana, Arquidiócesis de San Francisco
Horario del evento
5:45 PM – Apertura de puertas de la catedral
6 PM – Vísperas con el obispo Báez
7 PM – Conferencia principal en la salon St Francis (en el nivel inferior de la catedral)
8 PM – Recepción y convivencia hasta las 9
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
Religious Persecution in Nicaragua: First-Person Accounts by Exiled Catholics
Cost: Free
Presented by: The Office of Human Life & Dignity, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Event Schedule
5:45 PM – Cathedral doors open
6:00 PM – Vespers with Bishop Silvio José Báez
7:00 PM – Keynote in the St. Francis Room (downstairs in the Cathedral) by Bishop Báez and the Noguera Family, followed by a Q&A
8:00 PM – Reception and fellowship until 9:00 PM
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
1111 Gough Street
San Francisco
CA 94109
ADSF Youth Leadership Team – S.A.L.T.
Many are called, but few are chosen. – Matt 22:14
The ADSF Youth Service and Leadership Team aka S.A.L.T. will assist in planning, advising in and executing spirtual and social youth events throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Apply for this opportunity and serve your brothers an sisters in this great Archdiocese. All confirmed high school students, Coodinators of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Volunteers may apply. Space is limited and we are in need of leaders from Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties.
Contact Us
Remee Vargas
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
(415) 614-5595
email: [email protected]