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Christmas Angels Party brings Christ’s joy
Archbishop Cordileone joined the Christmas Angels party, a beloved tradition of the Restorative Justice Ministry.
For those who can’t be here: Coping with grief during the Advent/Christmas season
Grieving during Advent can feel a lot like the part of the Christmas story where danger is lurking in the darkness. While most people are singing carols and decorating Christmas… Read More
O Jesse Tree, O Jesse Tree
“You can’t talk about the coming of Jesus, without talking about why he came,” said Father Michaels, who has crafted Jesse Tree ornaments for the parish Jesse tree with as… Read More
Seeing what is hidden
Yet if Catholic fiction is to do justice to the mystery of grace, then its own portrayal of the workings of grace must be as non-coercive as is grace itself.… Read More
Marian Exhibit brings joy to Our Lady of Loretto Parish
For the second year in a row, Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Navato hosted a Marian Exhibit from Dec. 7 – 14, displaying statues and other Marian images… Read More
Advent traditions with the O Antiphons
During the final days of Advent, the Church offers an ancient and timeless way of anticipating the celebration of Christmas: the O Antiphons. These are special prayers that recall the… Read More
Parishioners Bring Bethlehem to San Francisco
Spectacular ‘life-size’ nativity scene attracts many faithful to Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption By Francisco Valdez Five Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption parishioners dedicated their time,… Read More
VAPAfest! At St Vincent de Paul – A celebration of the Arts and Community
St. Vincent de Paul School in San Francisco held a celebration of Visual Arts and Performing Arts (VAPA) in November, highlighting student accomplishments with a theater festival, art show, and… Read More
With paper and charcoal, local students learn empathy for Holocaust survivors
The drawings are part of the Survivor Studio Project, which offers middle and high school students a creative, experiential way to learn about the Holocaust. The Farkas Center, a Bay… Read More
St. Francis: Lover of the Eucharist
Francis of Assisi’s adoration of the Eucharist lit a fire in the hearts of those who have followed in his footsteps as daughters and sons of God. After 800 years,… Read More
The suffering of loneliness
Among all these signs of suffering, right now, the United States and the West in general are suffering from an epidemic of loneliness. The suffering of loneliness in the United… Read More

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