Saturday, January 22, 2022
The Importance of Prayer in Fostering Dialogue for Christian Unity: A Conversation with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco.

Following Solemn Vespers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos discuss the importance of prayer in fostering dialogue for Christian… Read More

Thursday, January 20, 2022
California bishops commit to working for better futures for California’s women, children, and families

The approaching 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes at a historic moment. The nation stands on the precipice of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade. At the same time, the Governor and state legislators… Read More

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Bayview parish hosts 37th Annual MLK Jr. Day Mass

St. Paul of the Shipwreck Parish celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an annual Solidarity Gospel Mass on Jan. 17.

Thursday, January 13, 2022
Third-grader wins Vincentian service award

Little Bennett Gong is being called a “mini-Vinnie” for turning the occasion of his 8th birthday into a successful St. Vincent de Paul food drive and fundraiser for the homeless… Read More

Wednesday, January 05, 2022
“Dune,” Dreams and the Messianic Parable

“Dreams are messages from the deep.” These words are bellowed (albeit not in the English tongue) and thus open Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction novel, “Dune.”

Friday, December 31, 2021
The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem

For more than two millennia, the star of Bethlehem, which guided the Magi to the city where Jesus was born, has been arousing the curiosity of researchers worldwide.

Thursday, December 30, 2021
CatholicVote announces 2021 Top 10 Courage Awards: names Archbishops Cordileone, Gomez

Here’s how Catholic Vote begins its post: “Today more than ever we need courageous leaders; men and women who stand up in the face of the extraordinary pressures we all… Read More

Thursday, December 30, 2021
The Gloria & Collect

Glory to God in the highest. Throughout our lives we sometimes need a reminder to get to the point or, in other words, to focus on what really matters. After… Read More

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
I Call You Friends…

Is it possible to see God as our friend? Jesus says, I call you friends. If God calls us friends, then we ought to call God our friend. Certainly, God… Read More

Sunday, December 26, 2021
Rose window illustrates Nativity at Menlo Park church

Each year, parishioners at the Church of the Nativity in Menlo Park arrive to midnight Mass in the dark of night to see a great light. The church is unlit,… Read More

Wednesday, December 22, 2021
O Come Emmanuel

The celebration of Christmas is unique. For the Nativity of the Lord, the Church gives us four different Masses to celebrate: the vigil Mass and the three traditional Masses of… Read More

Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Coats for Kids in San Francisco

The Knights of Columbus teamed up with the Missionaries of Charity to bring warmth during this Advent season, distributing coats and hot meals at Immaculate Conception Chapel in the Mission… Read More