Our Archbishop

Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone

Archbishop of San Francisco

Salvatore Cordileone was appointed the Archbishop of San Francisco on July 27, 2012, and was installed on October 4, 2012, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.

Since then, he has led the faithful of San Francisco with steadfast determination.

Latest from the Archbishop

Read Archbishop’s latest homilies, op-eds, statements, memos, and more.

Comunicado del Arzobispo Salvatore J. Cordileone sobre el fallecimiento del Papa Francisco
Inspirémonos en sus palabras y ejemplo y pongamos esa inspiración en acción.  Ese es el mayor homenaje que podríamos darle.
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the passing of Pope Francis
Let us take inspiration from his words and example and put that inspiration into action.  That is the greatest tribute we could give to him.
“The Love from the Encounter with the Risen Christ that Changes Everything”
Homily for Easter Sunday; April 20, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“El amor del encuentro con Cristo Resucitado que todo lo cambia”
Homilía para Domingo de Pascua; 20 de abril de 2025; Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción
“Humble Gratitude and Obedience: the Path to Pleasing God and to Life with Him”
Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year “C”; April 19, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“The New Passover and the Spring Cleaning of the Soul”
Homily for Holy Thursday; April 17, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
“Spiritual Conditioning for the Harvest of Souls”
Homily for Chrism MassApril 10, 2025; St. Mary’s CathedralLeer en español Introduction Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, when I was pursuing my theology studies in Rome… Read More
The look of Jesus, the conscience of the disciple
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s Column for the 2025 Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.

The coat of arms

The coat of arms of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone celebrates the line of fishermen in his family. It presents a red crab against a silver background and a demi-lion with red claws holding a heart to honor the family name, Cordileone, which means “heart of a lion” from a literal translation of cor di leone.

The banner at the bottom includes his motto, “In Verbo Tuo,” translated, “At Your Word,” recalling the Gospel story of the apostles casting their nets at the Lord’s urging after fishing all night and catching nothing. Peter lets down the net on the strength of Christ’s command. “And Simon answered: ‘Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:5)

Archbishop’s Circle

The Archbishop’s Circle consists of over eighty households representing about 110 individuals. Circle members support special programs identified by Archbishop Cordileone. Without the support of the Circle members, these initiatives would not be funded.

Support Archbishop Cordileone and his vision by funding special programs and initiatives

The Archbishop’s First Pastoral Letter

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you” (Jer 1:5). A young Jeremiah heard the Lord speak these words to him over 2500 years ago. In these times in which we are living, the scourge of abortion ignores the reality that humans are made in the image of God, known and beloved by God. This pastoral letter addresses all Catholics, but especially Catholics in public life, calling for deep reflection on the evil of abortion and on the meaning of receiving Holy Communion, the Bread of Life.