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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
Cruzada Guadalupana to celebrate 30 years
Beginning at All Souls Catholic Church early in the morning, the pilgrimage travels to Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma for a quick stop and then continues to the cathedral. The… Read More

Latest from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone

Letters, statements, articles, and memos

The lives you impact through your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2023 February issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Honoring Our Lady of Lourdes: a new healing mass for a broken world
Archbishop Cordileone’s column published in the National Catholic Register.
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on care for Laguna Honda Hospital patients
In response to the prospect of transferring infirm and elderly Laguna Honda Hospital patients due to regulatory and funding concerns, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement. “Since the… Read More
Archbishop Cordileone blesses Half Moon Bay crime sites, reclaims them in prayer as “places of peace.”
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone traveled to Half Moon Bay on Jan. 27 to acknowledge the lives lost and families fractured in a deadly workplace shooting Jan. 23.
“With God, all things are possible …”
As we celebrate our Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week, we give thanks to God for the great mission entrusted to our Catholic schools to teach and evangelize. May our… Read More
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park
In response to the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, Archbishop Cordileone released the following statement.
“St. Agnes, Patron Saint of the New Chapter in Building a Culture of Life”
Homily at the 2023 Mass for the Walk for Life Westcoast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Statement by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on the Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The passing of Pope Benedict XVI marks the loss of one of the world’s greatest theologians and pastors of souls of the 20th and early 21st… Read More

Latest events from around the Archdiocese

May 03
Third Annual Marian Art Exhibition
Join Star of the Sea parish for a celebration of our Lady in art featuring Marian original artworks by 61 Stella Maris Academy students, and 14 local artists. This event… Read More
May 07
Solemn Vespers, Rosary, and Eucharistic Adoration for Hong Kong with Archbishop Cordileone
Join Archbishop Cordileone for a special prayer service for Hong Kong, especially for Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai. Cardinal Zen, 92, is the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong (2002… Read More
May 08
“The Prison Witness of Jimmy Lai” – Holy Hour & Lecture by William McGurn
Holy Hour to Pray for Persecuted Christians and Lecture, “The Prison Witness of Jimmy Lai,” by William McGurn (Wall Street Journal) Join St. Patrick’s Seminary, the Benedict XVI Institute, and… Read More
May 19
Launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage Western Route
Join Archbishop Cordileone and the Perpetual Eucharistic Pilgrims for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival Pilgrimage from the West with the St. Junipero Serra Route. The day begins with… Read More
Jun 14
Women’s Retreat for Healing After Abortion
You are not alone! The Archdiocese of San Francisco sponsors Project Rachel which helps women and men heal the pain of abortion and to find the path to peace and… Read More
Jun 17
Stella Maris Academy Summer Camp
Join our Hellenistic Classical Catholic Summer Camp! Is it all Greek to you? Yes, it is! And Roman too! Students in grades 1st to 8th grade are invited to join… Read More
Aug 05
Silent Ignatian Retreat
What is an Ignatian Retreat? An Ignatian Retreat was conceived by Ignatius of Loyola., the founder of the Society of Jesus. Many people find this type of retreat very accessible… Read More

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Online School Of Pastoral Ministry

GENDER IDEOLOGY:
WHAT CATHOLICS
NEED TO KNOW

With Mary Rice Hasson, J.D.

A six-week series exploring “GENDER IDEOLOGY” from a Catholic perspective.
CLASSES START: Apr 9, 2024, 07:00 PM to 8:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)


Gender ideology is a false system of beliefs about the human person, premised on the idea that “human identity becomes the choice of the individual.” According to gender ideology, the person self-determines a “gender identity,” based on feelings or the person’s “sense of self” as male, female, both, neither, or something else—regardless of the person’s actual male or female sex. Gender ideology asserts an individual’s “right” to “transition” to a desired identity, using social, medical or surgical interventions to “feminize” or “masculinize” the body’s appearance.