Archdiocese of San Francisco
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco was established in 1853 during the California Gold Rush, building on an existing community of Spanish-speaking Catholics. The Church served the spiritual needs of miners and those who followed, including businesses, families, and immigrants. Archbishop Joseph Alemeny, the first bishop of the new diocese, oversaw the establishment of many churches, schools, hospitals, orphanages and homes for the elderly, and many more foundational aspects of the young city of San Francisco. Today the archdiocese continues to be active in these areas, providing social services and education to thousands of people through the generous efforts of a half-million Catholics living in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties.
Learn more about the archdiocese at www.SFArch.org, or come visit us at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough Street in San Francisco, or any Catholic parish.
St Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty
2025 St. John Vianney Priests Retirement Luncheon Honorees
Archbishop Cordileone's Homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption
Homily for Mass for the Opening Administrators Conference
Father Leandro Calingasan ordained to the priesthood!
Father Emmanuel Gutierrez ordained to the priesthood!
The Priest’s Call to Lead the Way for the Church to Model Unity for the World
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone joins KCBS Radio to discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Cordileone speaks on the election of Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Cordileone's Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Archbishop Cordileone speaks on the life and legacy of Pope Francis
Humble Gratitude and Obedience: the Path to Pleasing God and to Life with Him
Giving Something Up Is Doing Something Positive The Spiritual Side of the Pain Pleasure Principle
Freely Choosing to Suffer with Christ for Solidarity with the Poor
Archbishop Cordileone's Ash Wednesday Homily
A hands-on approach to truth, beauty and goodness
Archbishop Cordileone congratulates CRS on 50th anniversary of Rice Bowl
El Arzobispo Cordileone felicita a CRS por el 50 aniversario de Rice Bowl
Filipino Christmas Traditions: Simbang Gabi Masses
Restorative Justice Month 2024
2024 St. John Vianney Priests Retirement Luncheon Honorees
Priest Retirement Fund: Renovating and Repairing the Serra Clergy House
Mass for the Opening Administrators Conference Homily
Fr. Christopher Fadok, OP, Prior Provincial for the Western Province on St. Dominic’s Jubilee Year
The Shepherd Doesn’t Run at the First Sign of Danger
David Mees Ordained to the Priesthood
St. Junipero Serra Route Update with seminarian Jimmy Velasco
The Universal Language of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit