Masses in Memory of the
Victims of Violence in 2019

Memorial Masses for Local Victims of Violence

Each year, the Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry remembers in prayer the people in our communities who have suffered violence. We are dedicating victim memorial Mass services as a special tribute to last year's murder victims and their families, and to those who are survivors of violent crime. Approximately 300 people were killed in the greater Bay Area in 2019. Mass intentions will include prayers for victims of mass killings and prayers for world peace. All are welcome to attend any of these liturgies; and all are encouraged to join in prayer even if you cannot attend:
 
Tuesday, January 14, 9:30 am, 77 Locust Avenue, San Rafael
Mass at the Lourdes Convent Chapel, Dominican Sisters of San Rafael
Presiding:  Fr. Robert Haberman
 
Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 am, 312 29th Street, San Francisco
Mass at Missionaries of Charity Chapel
Presiding:  Fr. Bob Fabian, S.J.
 
Thursday, January 16, 8:00 am, 2340 Turk Blvd., San Francisco
Sisters of the Presentation Mother House Chapel
Presiding: Fr. George Williams, S.J.
 
Friday, January 17, 11:30 am, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame
Mass at Marian Oaks Life Center, Sisters of Mercy
Presiding:  Fr. Piers Lahey

For information:    Julio Escobar, Restorative Justice Ministry   escobarj@sfarch.org   415-614-5572


In November 2019, on the thirtieth anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests and two lay women in El Salvador,
his memorial was dedicated by the University of San Francisco at Lone Mountain. The story is here.