Saturday, December 31, 2022
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st… Read More

Monday, December 26, 2022
“God’s Gift, Our Gratitude, and the Path to Perfect Happiness”

Homily for Christmas, Mass During the Day, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Monday, December 26, 2022
“God’s Gift, Our Gratitude, and the Path to Perfect Happiness”

Homily for Christmas, Mass During the Night, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Archbishop installs Father Arturo Albano as new pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church

St. Vincent de Paul Church was full of joy and excitement on the Fourth Sunday of Advent as Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone presided at the 10:00 a.m. Mass to install their… Read More

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Giving Thanks

Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2022 October/November issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Joy of Adoration

The Holy Eucharist is the continuation of Christ’s incarnation on earth. The mystery of the Eucharist gives us the joy of having Christmas every day. When we come to the… Read More

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
“This day is born to you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” (Lk 2:11)

Ten years after the devastating 1906 earthquake, San Francisco hosted the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition celebrating the newly rebuilt city. Constructing a “city within a city” by filling in part… Read More

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Christmas at Kohl

Make no mistake, Christmas at Kohl is not Christmas at Kohl’s. Christmas at Kohl is a beloved annual holiday “boutique” that for more than 30 years has brought the school… Read More

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Christmas Cheer: “Do you hear what I hear?”

The Advent and Christmas seasons bring many sensory delights, but few offer as much joy as music and song.

Monday, December 19, 2022
Volunteers gather to help create Christmas cheer for jailed inmates and their families

Carrying out the annual tradition, volunteers gathered for two days to prepare hundreds of goody bags for the people in San Francisco’s jails. The project, organized by the Restorative Justice… Read More

Thursday, December 15, 2022
“The Giver of All Good Gifts”

“Write a letter to the Christ Child and ask him for the red wagon.”

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Archbishop installs Capuchin Father Robert Barbato as rector of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi

Predating the foundation of the City of San Francisco, the National Shrine of St. Francis was established in June of 1849. Archbishop Alemany, the first Archbishop of San Francisco, consecrated… Read More