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Rev. John A. Balleza, COSJ
Father John A. Balleza passed into eternal life over Easter weekend at the Contemplatives of St. Joseph Monastery at Mater Dolorosa at the age of 70 years.
Dominicans celebrate Father Bruno Gibson’s “priestly joy”
San Francisco-born Father Gibson was an active Dominican priest until three months before his death on March 11 at age 92. One month prior to his death, Father Gibson was… Read More
Evangelization Expertise
“Continuing education for priests is important to be able to understand the world and how to best minister in that world. We wouldn’t be able to engage in this continuing… Read More
Centennial Celebration of St. Mary’s Park
Archbishop Joseph Alemany, OP, the first Archbishop of San Francisco, desired to build a college in the city shortly after the Archdiocese was founded. Purchasing a piece of farmland property,… Read More
Rev. Joseph E. Richard
Rev. Joseph E. Richard passed into eternal life on Friday, March 29 at Redwood Acres Residential Home at the age of 94 years.
Jesus, I trust in You: The history and mystery of the Divine Mercy devotion
The history of the Divine Mercy image is as fascinating as the mystery of it, and the two are inextricably linked. Most of all, the image is reflective of a… Read More
Stations of the Eucharist: Why do you attend Mass?
The Mass is the eternal sacrifice of the Lamb of God for your sins, for my sins, that saves the entire world. Here are 14 meditations on the Eucharist beginning… Read More
What Does the Church Teach About IVF?
By Ryan Mayer In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been in the news recently after a court in Alabama ruled that human embryos created through the procedure deserve the same legal protections… Read More
Latest from Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Letters, statements, articles, and memos
“Looking to the Higher Things as Stewards of God’s Blessings”
Our stewardship of God’s gifts, then, is essentially a spirituality of gratitude. We receive all of these blessings with the humble gratitude that recognizes that they are not really our… Read More
“True Belief and the Path to Lasting Peace and Joy”
Let us, then, choose the path of belief, not just with our lips but with our whole lives. Let us dwell in the light and spread that light to the… Read More
“To Hold Accountable and to Bless: The Father as the Image of Christ the Great High Priest”
The man represents – incarnates – the principle of Christ, the head of the Church who sacrifices everything to be the bridge that brings us to God his Father.
“Ethical Catholic Health Care: The Art of Healing and Integrity”
Thank you for your commitment to living by and building up ethical healthcare. Our good Catholic people need to know that there are medical professionals in whose hands they can… Read More
Modern Martyrs of Communism
Why do so few Americans pay attention to the horrors of Marxist-leaning regimes? For me, an even more troubling question is: Why do Catholics know so little about the martyrs and… Read More
“Equipping Young People for Excellence, All the Way to Eternity”
What is it that would move a young person to seek to live a deeply spiritual life? To dedicate his or her life to Jesus Christ, even to the point… Read More
“The Frightening Freedom of Being the Children of God”
At the beginning of this new year, so filled with hope and good will, let us, then, ask God for this grace: to live in the true freedom of being… Read More
“Repentance, Conversion, and Sharing the Love of Jesus with Others”
Tonight is the fruit of the living faith of so many who are seeking to know and spread the love of Jesus Christ. Thank you!
Latest events from around the Archdiocese
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.