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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
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
‘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
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
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
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.
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
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
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Standing up for the worker: A matter of faith
This year, 2021, is the 130th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 encyclical letter Rerum Novarum (The Rights and Duties of Labor), the foundational document of modern Catholic teaching on… Read More
Roots of Peace employees left in Afghan fear retribution by Taliban
Christina Gray Roots of Peace CEO Heidi Kuhn and her husband Gary were thwarted last month in their mission to evacuate the most vulnerable of their nearly 400 Roots of… Read More

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