Thursday, May 05, 2022
MARIAN SHRINES

Like many great cathedrals throughout the world, San Francisco’s was built to honor Mary’s unique role in God’s plan for human salvation. Her model of discipleship as expressed in Scripture… Read More

Thursday, May 05, 2022
St. Mary’s turns 50

In the lifespan of an average person, 50 years would be well along life’s journey, but still well within what we call “middle age.” At this age, those who live… Read More

Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Hispanic Catholic leaders gather for ‘Roots and Wings’ Congress in nation’s capital

The state of California had by far the largest delegation as 400 enthusiastic leaders of Hispanic ministry met to illuminate the needs of the community and discern a path forward… Read More

Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Archdiocese of San Francisco is accepting cryptocurrency!

The Archdiocese of San Francisco is accepting cryptocurrency – joining a growing but still relatively small group of nonprofits and church organizations who can process donations in the digital currency.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Will abortion become illegal in June?

What is the Dobbs case? The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is before the U.S Supreme Court in its current term. A ruling is expected by the… Read More

Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Called and gifted

Learning about different kinds of spiritual gifts and discerning which of them she might possess has been a complete revelation – and a relief – to Cecile Sabater.

Monday, April 25, 2022
Archbishop on Divine Mercy Sunday: Respect Life contestants “an inspiring witness” of love

Archbishop Cordileone praised young contestants in the Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest as “an inspiring witness … of the compassionate love so needed in the world today.”

Thursday, April 21, 2022
The Liturgy of the Eucharist

As we continue our series on the Mass, we provide the first of a two-part reflection on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In order to understand more deeply the meaning… Read More

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Asking St. Junipero Serra’s intercession for California

A trio of twenty-something young adults and their dog Laika walked more than 800 miles in the footsteps of St. Junipero Serra on a Lenten pilgrimage to pray for California… Read More

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
ECUMENISM

For the first 1,000 years of Christianity, the Church remained essentially united throughout the Eastern and Western parts of the Roman Empire. However, by the middle of the 11th century,… Read More

Sunday, April 17, 2022
Easter: He Walked Where There Was No Path

From Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s Anthology of Sermons: This brings us to the decisive question: What is it that takes place on Holy Saturday? What kind of a day is… Read More

Saturday, April 16, 2022
The Easter Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.