Our Archbishop – Salvatore J. Cordileone
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Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Head of our Archdiocese since July, 2012, Archbishop Cordileone leads with steadfast determination.
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Most Reverend Salvatore J. 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.
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“The Path of Gratuitous Love that Leads to God’s Kingdom”
Homily, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacro Costato Sisters at St. Catherine of Siena Parish; November 16, 2025 Introduction We are now approaching the end of the Church’s liturgical year, and so, logically, the Church turns our attention to the end times. Next Sunday we […]
Remembering saints, departed souls and our vocation
By Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone Each one of you is a unique pilgrim on a spiritual journey, and I pray that you make time for spiritual renewal and reconciliation during this special Jubilee Year of Hope. The very first day of November in our Catholic tradition points us toward the saints for inspiration as we […]
Archbishop to medical professionals: His heart was wounded for our healing
By Valerie Schmalz St. Dunstan Church resonated with classical Catholic music in the soft light of early evening Oct. 3, as medical professionals gathered for the annual White Mass offered by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone. “Our Lord always immediately has his heart open to us,” Archbishop Cordileone told those gathered. Because the White […]
Heaven Wedded to Earth: Our Blessed Mother’s Continuous Presence to Us in God’s Plan of Salvation”
Homily, Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary Mass of the Americas at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Introduction Nothing defines our Christian religion more, nothing defines the way in which we view all of reality more, than the fact and mystery of […]
St. Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty
Homily for the Rosary Rally Mass on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Introduction It is a happy coincidence that our Rosary Rally this year coincides with the celebration of the patronal saint of our Archdiocese. On this feast of St. Francis […]
“Urged on by the Love of Christ”
Homily, Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Hyeong-Joon (Andrew) Choi and Tae-Young (Steve) Jeon for the Diocese of Suwon; September 27, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary
“God’s Plan for Our Flourishing Here and Hereafter”
Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit
Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
“Bajar y exaltar: el patrón del plan de Dios para nuestra salvación”
Homilía para la Misa de toma de posesión del P. Miguel Ruiz como párroco de la parroquia de Todas las Almas; Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz
“Lowering and Exalting: the Pattern of God’s Plan for Our Salvation”
Homily for the Installation of Fr. Miguel Ruiz as Pastor of All Souls Parish; Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; September 14, 2025
“The Cost of Collecting Receipts for Heaven”
Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025
“The Path of Gratuitous Love that Leads to God’s Kingdom”
Homily, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C” Mass for the 50th Anniversary of the Sacro Costato Sisters at St. Catherine of Siena Parish; November 16, 2025 Introduction We are now approaching the end of the Church’s liturgical year, and so, logically, the Church turns our attention to the end times. Next Sunday we […]
Remembering saints, departed souls and our vocation
By Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone Each one of you is a unique pilgrim on a spiritual journey, and I pray that you make time for spiritual renewal and reconciliation during this special Jubilee Year of Hope. The very first day of November in our Catholic tradition points us toward the saints for inspiration as we […]
Archbishop to medical professionals: His heart was wounded for our healing
By Valerie Schmalz St. Dunstan Church resonated with classical Catholic music in the soft light of early evening Oct. 3, as medical professionals gathered for the annual White Mass offered by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone. “Our Lord always immediately has his heart open to us,” Archbishop Cordileone told those gathered. Because the White […]
Heaven Wedded to Earth: Our Blessed Mother’s Continuous Presence to Us in God’s Plan of Salvation”
Homily, Memorial of Our Lady of The Rosary Mass of the Americas at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Introduction Nothing defines our Christian religion more, nothing defines the way in which we view all of reality more, than the fact and mystery of […]
St. Francis’ Devotion to Our Lady and Lady Poverty
Homily for the Rosary Rally Mass on the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi October 4, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral LEA AQUÍ LA HOMILÍA EN ESPAÑOL Introduction It is a happy coincidence that our Rosary Rally this year coincides with the celebration of the patronal saint of our Archdiocese. On this feast of St. Francis […]
“Urged on by the Love of Christ”
Homily, Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Hyeong-Joon (Andrew) Choi and Tae-Young (Steve) Jeon for the Diocese of Suwon; September 27, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary
“God’s Plan for Our Flourishing Here and Hereafter”
Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit
Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
“Bajar y exaltar: el patrón del plan de Dios para nuestra salvación”
Homilía para la Misa de toma de posesión del P. Miguel Ruiz como párroco de la parroquia de Todas las Almas; Fiesta de la Exaltación de la Santa Cruz
“Lowering and Exalting: the Pattern of God’s Plan for Our Salvation”
Homily for the Installation of Fr. Miguel Ruiz as Pastor of All Souls Parish; Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; September 14, 2025
“The Cost of Collecting Receipts for Heaven”
Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025
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