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New president to lead Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
Father Albert Duggan, O.P., has been appointed new president of the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology (DSPT) effective July 2025.
Hundreds gather for the Rite of Election in San Francisco
Rite of election is a pivotal step for more than 650 individuals from 57 parishes—384 candidates and 269 catechumens—on their journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church.
Local Catholic software engineer wins “Truth and Beauty Award”
In just under four minutes, 26-year-old Randall Williams contrasts the empty allure of social media “scrolling” with the lasting peace he found after returning to his childhood faith.
Radiating the joy of marriage
Neary 150 couples participate in Wedding Anniversary Mass By Ed Hopfner Nearly 150 couples joined Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Saturday, February 22, for the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass at… Read More
St. Anne’s Home closes after 124 years
By Christina Gray For more than one century, St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco has cared for needy seniors in their final years, including dozens of priests of the Archdiocese… Read More
Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican notified the public that tests had shown that Pope Francis had developed “bilateral” or double pneumonia
“Date kits” help Catholic couples connect during National Marriage Week
The kits included candy and an interactive dice game that invited spouses to “roll the dice” to express love for their spouse in a dozen loving ways. 
Learning how to be married
Ongoing formation for Catholic couples can help marriages thrive By Christina Gray George and Maureen Arriola have been married for 19 years. Their easy smiles and affectionate manner together suggests… Read More
Demystifying the Diaconate
The history of the diaconate is an “ancient and rich” one that was born out of necessity. Traditionally, the Church interpreted the selection of the “seven reputable men” in the… Read More
Student bake sale benefits animals displaced by LA fires
A 175-lb. African sulcata tortoise named “Tiptoe” who barely escaped with his life in January’s LA wildfires inspired St. Dunstan School kindergartners to help other animals affected by the tragedy.
Finding Hope in God’s plan with our Spiritual Mother
Archdiocesan Women’s Conference draws women closer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Jubilee Year of Hope By Mary Powers The Archdiocese of San Francisco held its annual Women’s… Read More

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