Pastoral Ministry






Welcome to Pastoral Ministry

The Pastoral Ministry office is a Catholic ‘support system’ for parishes and parishioners, helping them to shine luminously as visible signs of Christ’s presence in the world.

The origin of the word “pastor” means “to shepherd,” or to feed and protect. In this spirit, the Pastoral Ministry office helps to guide and sustain the faithful through all stages of their Christian lives.

We help prepare adults and children to become disciples by offering resources on how to become a Catholic, and by supporting youth ministries, young adult ministries, and 22 different cultural ministries. We offer resources for Catholic marriage preparation and family planning. We provide a safe environment for children and youth, uphold peace, justice, well-being, and dignity for all people, particularly through our programs supporting mental health resources and medical care for the whole person. We facilitate consolation to the grieving and offer the peace of our Catholic cemeteries and keep the invitation to Christ’s table alive by providing liturgical advice and assistance to ordained and lay ministers in local parishes.

Please use the links on this page to learn more about how Pastoral Ministry programs and
resources support our faith community, or contact us directly for personal guidance.

Office of Pastoral Ministry
One Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109 
415-614-5574

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Upcoming Pastoral Ministry Events

Mar 25
Bella Founders Gala
Bella Founders Gala 6:00pm – 9:00pm Cost: 125 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF Bella Health and Wellness Medical Center Saturday, March 25, 2023 6:00 pm Cocktails |… Read More
Mar 30
2023 Chrism Mass
2023 Chrism Mass 5:00pm Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco for the annual Chrism Mass, which includes the renewal of Priestly Ministry, Blessing of Oils of Catechumens, Sick, and Sacred… Read More
Apr 01
Retiro de Empoderamiento: Modelos de Crianza Restaurativa y Relaciones Saludables
Retiro de Empoderamiento: Modelos de Crianza Restaurativa y Relaciones Saludables 8:00am – 3:00pm Cost: Gratis Está invitado a este evento para padres, presentado por el Ministerio de Justicia Restaurativa. El… Read More
Apr 01
Women in Scripture Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman
Women in Scripture Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman 10:00am – 12:00pm Join Mater Dolorosa for a women’s Lenten Retreat with Dr. Nina Heereman from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. The… Read More
Apr 01
April First Saturday Mass
April First Saturday Mass 11:00am – 12:00pm Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Parish, will celebrate Mass at 11am on Saturday, April 1st, in All Saints Chapel. Please join… Read More
Apr 08
Excell Network Scholarship Breakfast
Excell Network Scholarship Breakfast 8:00am Cost: $20.00 At Excell Network monthly breakfasts you will meet  Excell Network team leaders as well as justice-involved students currently receiving a scholarship. Through these… Read More
Apr 15
Excell Network Scholarship Breakfast
Excell Network Scholarship Breakfast 8:00am Cost: $20.00 At Excell Network monthly breakfasts you will meet  Excell Network team leaders as well as justice-involved students currently receiving a scholarship. Through these… Read More
Apr 29
San Quentin State Prison In-Custody Reentry Fair
San Quentin State Prison In-Custody Reentry Fair The Archdiocese of San Francisco Restorative Justice Ministry and Catholic Chaplain Ministry will be hosting an in-custody reentry fair for the men at… Read More