Sunday, January 12, 2025
“Planting Seeds and Reaping Fruit”

Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy Name of Jesus, COSJ; January 11, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary

Friday, January 10, 2025
“The Ever-Youthful Love of the One Who Makes All Things New”

Sermon for Solemn Requiem Mass for Professor William Peter Mahrt; January 10, 2025; Mission Dolores Basilica

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
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

Monday, January 06, 2025
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.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
“Light, Darkness and Our Gift Exchange with God”

Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night; December 25, 2023; St. Mary’s Cathedral

Saturday, December 21, 2024
Father Sebastine Bula installed as pastor at St. Rita Catholic Church

On December 14, amidst the glow of candlelight in the storm-darkened church, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Sebastine Bula, VC, as pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church in Fairfax,… Read More

Thursday, December 19, 2024
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

Thursday, December 19, 2024
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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Christmas presence

Helping the bereaved find meaning in loss is the lifeblood of the Archdiocese’s grief and consolation ministry

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Lessons Learned from Contemplating the Nativity Scene

Christmas Column for the December 2024 Catholic San Francisco magazine

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Lecciones aprendidas al contemplar el belén

Columna de diciembre de 2024 Católico