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Jesus, I trust in You: The history and mystery of the Divine Mercy devotion
The history of the Divine Mercy image is as fascinating as the mystery of it, and the two are inextricably linked. Most of all, the image is reflective of a… Read More
Stations of the Eucharist: Why do you attend Mass?
The Mass is the eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for your sins, for my sins, that saves the entire world. Here are 14 meditations on the Eucharist beginning… Read More
What Does the Church Teach About IVF?
By Ryan Mayer In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been in the news recently after a court in Alabama ruled that human embryos created through the procedure deserve the same legal protections… Read More
The blood of Christ our source of salvation
As the Church celebrates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood on Holy Thursday each year, the stunning window at St. Anne’s is fit for meditation, giving us a… Read More
Chrism Mass unites Archdiocese in blessing of oils and renewing of priestly promises
On Thursday, March 21, Archbishop Cordileone gathered with priests and lay faithful of the Archdiocese at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption for the annual Chrism Mass. 
Catholic Youth Choral Festival engages young singers in their faith
On Saturday, March 16, more than 200 Catholic youth singers in grades 4-12 from different Catholic schools and parishes across Northern California united as one combined choir for the 2024… Read More
St. Peter Catholic School to open Dual Language Immersion Program for 2024-2025 school year
St. Peter Catholic School in San Francisco is the first school in the Archdiocese to implement this unique program.
Prognosticator: Sister sprinkles March Madness with San Francisco spirit
Even halfhearted followers of March Madness can find religion in the sport when spotting an iconic fixture at the home games of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team —… Read More
An act of contrition (and grace)
“We often fail to realize that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is an encounter with the person of Our Lord Jesus Christ, just like the Eucharist is.”
California Catholic Conference Opposes Irresponsible Expansion of Assisted Suicide
The California Catholic Conference announced today that it is vehemently opposed to SB 1196, the proposed bill that would expand the definitions for eligibility and eliminate residency requirements for those… Read More
Reverend Monsignor Labib Kobti 1950 – 2024
Monsignor Labib was ordained a priest on June 7, 1975. He was a priest with the Patriarca of Jerusalem and in residence in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

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