Mary Powers's Posts

“We rejoice that Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy Name of Jesus has successfully discerned and pursued [the call to the priesthood], which brings him… Read More

Newly canonized saint served Christ by serving His priests

For 50 years, the Padua Dining Room has fed the body and lifted the spirit of anyone that comes through its front doors.

Of the more than 90 parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, five offer perpetual adoration, which is availability of the exposed Blessed Sacrament to the faithful 24 hours per… Read More

Preparing for the 2024 Walk for Life West Coast? Join us for the many events around town!

Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy Name of Jesus, COSJ; January 11, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary

Sermon for Solemn Requiem Mass for Professor William Peter Mahrt; January 10, 2025; Mission Dolores Basilica

Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night; December 25, 2023; St. Mary’s Cathedral

On December 14, amidst the glow of candlelight in the storm-darkened church, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Sebastine Bula, VC, as pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church in Fairfax,… Read More

Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a jubilee year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” With this jubilee, the Church will embark on a collective pilgrimage toward “a moment… Read More

Joining Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem, many cultures spend the last nine days of Advent remembering the nine months Mary spent with Jesus in her womb.

Helping the bereaved find meaning in loss is the lifeblood of the Archdiocese’s grief and consolation ministry