Monday, October 04, 2021
Gov. Newsom signs legislation to remove Serra statue from Capitol grounds

St. Junipero Serra’s heroism did not change when California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to ensure that his statue will no longer stand on the state capitol grounds, Archbishop… Read More

Monday, October 04, 2021
Archbishop blesses law enforcement in ‘especially challenging time’ at Faith & Blue Mass

Members of law enforcement protect society from the forces of chaos, maintaining the physical order necessary to keep evil at bay, San Francisco’s archbishop told first responders at the second… Read More

Friday, October 01, 2021
Catechetical Sunday highlights importance of faith formation programs

Photo Credit: Dennis Callahan By Mary Powers On Sunday, Sept. 19, parishes across the archdiocese celebrated Catechetical Sunday, the opening Mass for faith formation programs. Each year, catechists gather to… Read More

Thursday, September 30, 2021
Mission Dolores Basilica window depicts our patron saint

German artists’ work adorns many archdiocesan churches By: Mary Powers St. Francis holds a special place in the heart of the city of San Francisco and Mission Dolores. A stained… Read More

Thursday, September 30, 2021
Archbishop celebrates the “genius of religious life” at Jubilee Mass

By Christina Gray Men and women called to religious life are “the true philosophers…our noble sages, the truly wise ones pointing us to the path to peace for which our… Read More

Thursday, September 23, 2021
‘Angels’ lead struggling mom from darkness to light

Meagan Montanari’s wild ride to redemption has taken her from troubled teen to mature mom, from the abyss of suffering, strife and sorrow to the apex of healing, harmony and… Read More

Thursday, September 23, 2021
Making disciples of all nations

“It is like when you walk into a garden with so many unique flowers and plants and so many vibrant colors. You stand for a moment in awe of the… Read More

Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Mass: Our greatest treasure

In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says to His disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again,… Read More

Thursday, September 16, 2021
Free will with a side of mischief

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is ever-expanding, and the latest offering about everyone’s favorite Norse god of mischief, Loki, is getting all kinds of time-traveling buzz, and for good reason.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Split Screen Shepherd

Zoom is a not a word Msgr. Michael Harriman would have connected to his retirement after 53 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Not as a… Read More

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Welcome to Catholic San Francisco magazine

God’s revelation in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all Christian faith. As followers of His, He calls us to be “Church,” that is, a people assembled to worship Him… Read More

Thursday, September 09, 2021
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Sign up below and 6-8 times each year, we’ll mail you something beautiful.  It’s beautiful not just because it’s a full-color publication that’s nice to look at–though it certainly is!–but because… Read More