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From Canada to California
Newly canonized saint served Christ by serving His priests
‘No Questions Asked’ nourishment
For 50 years, the Padua Dining Room has fed the body and lifted the spirit of anyone that comes through its front doors.
Perpetual Graces
Of the more than 90 parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, five offer perpetual adoration, which is availability of the exposed Blessed Sacrament to the faithful 24 hours per… Read More
2025 Walk for Life Schedule
Preparing for the 2024 Walk for Life West Coast? Join us for the many events around town!
Rev. Paul E. Perry 1941 – 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Reverend Paul E. Perry on December 15, 2024. A beloved pastor, devoted community leader, and cherished family man, Rev. Perry touched… Read More
Two immigration resource fairs planned for January, March
The parishes of St. Raphael in San Rafael and St. Peter in San Francisco are hosting resource fairs for immigrants in this new year.
Hope-filled journey
Pope Francis has declared 2025 to be a jubilee year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” With this jubilee, the Church will embark on a collective pilgrimage toward “a moment… Read More
Filipino traditions light the way for Christmas
Joining Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem, many cultures spend the last nine days of Advent remembering the nine months Mary spent with Jesus in her womb.
Individual stories of devotion to Mary revealed in parish Marian art exhibit
Catholic San Francisco learned about the exhibit and visited on Dec. 13 a few days before it closed. The exhibit included a collection of museum-worthy Marian statues, paintings, icons, stitchery,… Read More
Christmas presence
Helping the bereaved find meaning in loss is the lifeblood of the Archdiocese’s grief and consolation ministry
Parishes gather for annual Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass and Parol Blessing
This tradition marks the beginning of preparations for Simbang Gabi, the novena of Masses leading up to Christmas, which will commence on December 16.

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