Mary Powers's Posts
Finding Hope in God’s plan with our Spiritual Mother
Archdiocesan Women’s Conference draws women closer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Jubilee Year of Hope By Mary Powers The Archdiocese of San Francisco held its annual Women’s… Read More
Archdiocese celebrates annual Chinese New Year Mass
In his homily, Archbishop Cordileone spoke on the theme of trusting in Divine Providence—especially as the Lunar New Year begins—drawing from St. Padre Pio’s famous quote of “Pray, hope and… Read More
Letter from Archbishop Cordileone on immigration
While the politics and policies that govern immigration law and enforcement can be complex, I would like to reinforce with you some guiding principles that were shared in a joint… Read More
Carta del Arzobispo Cordileone sobre la inmigración
Si bien la política y las políticas que rigen la ley y el cumplimiento de la ley de inmigración pueden ser complejas, me gustaría reforzar con ustedes algunos principios rectores… Read More
“Doing Our Part to Trust in Divine Providence”
Homily, Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year; February 8, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“Do everything for the glory of God.”
Archbishop Cordileone’s letter for the 2025 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
Jubilarians honored at annual Mass for Consecrated Life
On Sunday, February 2, the Archdiocese of San Francisco celebrated the annual Mass for Consecrated Life and Jubilarians, honoring men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service… Read More
A Man of the Beatitudes
How the late Bob Ferretti embodied what it means to be a Catholic school educator
Sacrament fosters loving, lasting unions
The California bishops have dedicated the 2024-2025 pastoral year to promoting, protecting and promulgating the sacrament of marriage and empowering, embracing and encouraging married couples and families through a campaign… Read More
Standing At The Foot Of Another’s Cross
Consecrated women religious dedicate their lives as spouses of Christ to serving Him in His children. Through their different charisms, women religious reveal Jesus’ heart to humanity.
“The Virtue of Waiting Upon the Lord and the Life of Religious Consecration”
Homily for the World Day for Consecrated Life; Feast of the Presentation of the Lord; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“Fulfilling the Last Commandment: Our Anchor of Hope for Eternal Life”
Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine HopeMass for Annual Archdiocesan Women’s ConferenceFebruary 1, 2025; Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Introduction The other day I had the… Read More