Thursday, May 25, 2023
For Immediate Release: Archbishop Cordileone responds to Marin County District Attorney Decision in Serra Statue Case

Today, the Marin County District Attorney’s office announced that they have reduced the charges against the vandals who desecrated and destroyed the statue of St. Junipero Serra on the property… Read More

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responds to Marin County District Attorney decision in Serra statue case

The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.

Sunday, September 12, 2021
Don’t Slander St. Junípero Serra

California lawmakers sully the good name of a Catholic saint. By Salvatore J. Cordileone and José H. Gomez California lawmakers have passed legislation to replace a statue of St. Junípero… Read More

Friday, November 13, 2020
Response to Marin County DA’s Decision to Prosecute for Felony Vandalism Mob who Toppled St. Junipero Serra Statue at Mission San Rafael

This is a breakthrough moment for Catholics.  Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s decision to prosecute on the charge of felony vandalism represents the first time that any of the… Read More

Saturday, June 20, 2020
June 30, 2020 – Op-Ed: Statues of St. Junipero Serra Deserve to Stay

Opinion piece from the Washington Post, June 30, 2020