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Archbishop Cordileone: City’s first responders are an example of servant leadership
The annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass originated as a way to honor the firefighters who lost their lives during the 1946 Herbert Hotel Fire and continues to honor all first responders.
Red Mass seeks blessing and guidance for those in the legal profession
By Mary Powers In a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, members of the legal profession gather at the beginning of each court year for the annual Red Mass,… Read More
Let us fast on Ember Days for priestly vocations
By Rev. Vincent Woo, J.C.D. The content of this piece is drawn from Father Vincent Woo’s article titled “Historical Development of the Times of Ordinations: A Proposal to Revitalize Ember Saturday… Read More
St. Francis of Assisi: 800th anniversary of the stigmata
The stigmata are not so important for what they tell us about St. Francis but what they reveal about Jesus Christ and the place of His Gospel in our lives.
In times of sorrow, turn to Our Lady
The Church traditionally dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows, a title given to Mary that recalls the deep sorrows she felt as she witnessed the passion… Read More
A conversation with Chris Fisher
Get to know our new superintendent of Catholic Schools
Rev. Thomas Hamilton 1953 – 2024
Father Thomas Hamilton, beloved priest, devoted family man, and passionate model train enthusiast, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024.
Archbishop Cordileone joins Church of the Assumption in Tomales for patronal feast
The celebration included a procession through the town, a blessing by Archbishop Cordileone and Mass for the solemnity of the Assumption.

Latest from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone

Letters, statements, articles, and memos

“The Double Lifting Up that Is the Way to Heaven”
Homily for Ordination to the Diaconate for the Order of Preachers, September 14, 2024, St. Dominic’s Church, San Francisco
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone following in-Court Survivor Statement Hearings
This week, as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, I attended two in-court listening sessions for survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and lay people exercising ministry in… Read More
“First Responders and the Virtues of Servant Leadership”
Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass, September 8, 2024; St. Cecilia Church
Catholic Schools: Sowing seeds of hope
Column for the September 2024 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Archbishop Cordileone to Newsmax: I Sense a Change for San Francisco
Speaking to “Prime News” about his city’s degradation, Cordileone stated that “these problems have been around a long time.”
“Mary, the Disciple Who Mothers Her Son’s Disciples into the Church”
Homily for the Patronal Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Tomales, August 18, 2024
“La Virgen María, el Discípulo Que Da Amor de Madre para Formarnos en Discípulos de Su Hijo”
Misa para la Fiesta Patronal de la Parroquia de la Asunción, Tomales, 18 de agosto de 2024
Father Mark Doherty installed as pastor of Church of the Nativity parish in Menlo Park
On August 14, the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Mark Doherty as pastor of the Church of the Nativity. The Mass also… Read More

Latest events from around the Archdiocese

Sep 18
Special Webinar on Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration
National Migration Week Webinar September 23- 29, 2024 National Migration Week will be celebrated from September 23-29, 2024, culminating with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 29th.… Read More
Sep 19
2024 Red Mass
The St. Thomas More Society of San Francisco will host the annual Red Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco on Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m.… Read More
Sep 21
Love Never Fails 3rd Annual Freedom Walk
Love Never Fails would like to invite you to our 3rd Annual Freedom Walk. It is a time of unity where many church congregations come together to support victims of… Read More
Sep 21
Deepening our Relationship with Christ and Others: Finding Revival in the Eucharist
The National Eucharistic Congress took place this summer to restore understanding and devotion to the great mystery of the Eucharist. Father Mark Wiesner will share his perspective from this event… Read More
Sep 21
St. Patrick’s Seminary & University Annual Gala
Join St. Patrick’s Seminary & University as they celebrate 126 years of forming priests whose lives are configured to the sacrifice of Jesus, rooted in His Word and Sacrament, and… Read More
Oct 11
14th Annual Priests Retirement Luncheon to Support Our Retired Priests
Join us in celebrating and supporting our retired priests 14th Annual Priests Retirement Luncheon to support our retired Priests Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco… Read More
Oct 12
Bay Area Rosary Rally In honor of “Our Lady Who Unites All Peoples”
The Mass of the Americas will be offered for All Immigrants by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Saturday, October 12, 2024 Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA… Read More
Oct 13
Archdiocese of San Francisco’s 4th Annual Faith and Blue Mass
You are invited to the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s 4th Annual Faith and Blue Mass To honor and pray for our first responders, law enforcement, public safety officers, emergency medical… Read More

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