Melissa Vlach's Posts

During Advent, we wait in expectant hope for the arrival of the Baby Jesus, as his mother Mary would have done so long ago. This is the perfect time to… Read More

Join our Bible scripture sharing and Book Club program at the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center.

Below, learn about some of the upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Restorative Justice Ministry. Projects include both single-day activities and longer term programs. Please contact Julio Escobar at 415-614-5572 for… Read More

Congratulations to the winners in the 34th Annual Respect Life Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme “Life is a Blessing—Servant of God Dr. Jerome Lejeune.” Students responded… Read More

Winners of the Laudato Si’ Contest were honored on February 23 with an awards ceremony and pizza party. Schools from around the Archdiocese were represented by students, with families, teachers,… Read More

Winners have been announced in the 2022 Laudato Si’ Contest. Students throughout the Archdiocese were asked to submit works around the importance of water, using Pope Francis’ encyclical letter and… Read More

Ash Wednesday is February 22, marking the start of our Lenten journey and the annual tradition of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowls. Through this project our prayer, fasting and… Read More

By Jan Potts Three days before Christmas, more than 150 children were given a wonderful gift: a whimsical, festive party where they could visit with Santa, dance to Christmas music,… Read More

By Deacon Dana Perrigan On a Wednesday morning a week before Thanksgiving, Janet Shi huddles with about a dozen other volunteers in front of San Francisco County Jail #2 at… Read More

For the second year in a row, Rice Bowl Grants have been awarded to parishes and organizations working to alleviate hunger in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The grants were… Read More

Each year in November we observe Restorative Justice Month. This is a time to reflect on and pray for the work of the Restorative Justice Ministry and all those involved… Read More

Help us host a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco County jail, and bring joy to a thankful heart! Volunteers from parishes, non-profit organizations, or other groups are invited to… Read More