Pastoral Ministry






Welcome to Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry office is a Catholic ‘support system’ for parishes and parishioners, helping them to shine luminously as visible signs of Christ’s presence in the world.

The origin of the word “pastor” means “to shepherd,” or to feed and protect. In this spirit, the Pastoral Ministry office helps to guide and sustain the faithful through all stages of their Christian lives.

We help prepare adults and children to become disciples by offering resources on how to become a Catholic, and by supporting youth ministries, young adult ministries, and 22 different cultural ministries. We offer resources for Catholic marriage preparation and family planning. We provide a safe environment for children and youth, uphold peace, justice, well-being, and dignity for all people, particularly through our programs supporting mental health resources and medical care for the whole person. We facilitate consolation to the grieving and offer the peace of our Catholic cemeteries and keep the invitation to Christ’s table alive by providing liturgical advice and assistance to ordained and lay ministers in local parishes.

Please use the links on this page to learn more about how Pastoral Ministry programs and
resources support our faith community, or contact us directly for personal guidance.

Office of Pastoral Ministry
One Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109 
415-614-5574

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Upcoming Pastoral Ministry Events

Mar 19
Missionary Childhood Association Lenten Virtual Prayer Service
We are one family in mission and one family in faith journeying together this Lenten season. Join the Mission Childhood Association to pray the stations of the cross on Tuesday,… Read More
Mar 20
Mercy Night at St. Dominic’s
Join St. Dominic’s Catholic Church for Mercy Night on Wednesday, March 20. The evening will include Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  
Mar 22
Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
March 22-24, 2024       A Retreat For Adult Children of Divorced/Separated Parents Dealing with our parents’ divorce is not easy but confronting this wound with faith can allow… Read More
Mar 23
Visit incarcerated young people
Juvenile Justice Ministry Training Visit incarcerated young people 12 to 25 years old at San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center Attend a 2-day training: – Saturday, March 23 – Saturday, March… Read More
Mar 24
99th Annual Memorial Mass for Fr. Peter Yorke
A Mass and Procession commemorating the 99th anniversary of the death of Fr. Peter Yorke will be held Sunday, March 24 (Palm Sunday) at 10am at Holy Cross Cemetery. Fr.… Read More
Mar 24
21st Century Eucharistic Miracles Presentation in San Bruno
The Eucharist is Jesus Christ “The Medicine of Immortality” SF Eucharistic Revival Faith & Fellowship Event 21st Century Eucharistic Miracles discussion and Q&A hosted by Dr. Scott French, ER physician… Read More
Mar 25
Presentación en Español sobre los Milagros Eucarísticos del siglo XXI
La Eucaristía es Jesucristo. “La medicina de la inmortalidad” Evento de fe y compañerismo por el Movimiento de Avivamiento Eucarístico en San Francisco Presentación, preguntas y respuestas sobre los milagros… Read More
Apr 06
First Saturday Memorial Mass
Rev. Charles Puthota, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, will offer Mass on Saturday, April 6th, for all those interred in our Catholic Cemeteries. Mass is celebrated at 11am in All… Read More