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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
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
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
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
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
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
Homily for Radiate Love Marriage Summit
Mass for Special Needs and Occasions: for Chastity; September 26, 2025; Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland
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
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
Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriffs Mass; 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year “C”; St. Cecilia Church; September 7, 2025
Column for the September 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Homily, Mass for the Fifty-fifth Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish; Votive Mass of a Doctor of the Church; August 23, 2025
Homily, Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mass of Opening of the Academic Year at St. Patrick’s Seminary; And Consecration of the Seminary to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; August 22, 2025
Homily, Votive Mass of Mary, Seat of WisdomClosing Mass for the 13th Annual National Conference of the ICLEJuly 18, 2025; Lincoln, NebraskaReadings: Sir 24:1-4.18-21; Ps
Sermon for the Mass to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Palestrina; Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (July 16, 2025); Sacred Heart Parish, Grand Rapids, MI
Homily for Mass of Ordination of Priests and Transitional Deacon; June 7, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Column for the June 2025 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Homily, Profession of Solemn Vows of Missionaries of Charity May 22, 2025; St. Paul’s Church Readings: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 27; Eph 1:3-14; Jn 15:9-17
With profound joy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Supreme Pontiff. May his papacy inspire unity and
Homily for the Memorial Mass for Pope Francis; April 30, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year “C”; Mass with the Participants in the Respect Life Essay Contest; April 27, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Let us take inspiration from his words and example and put that inspiration into action. That is the greatest tribute we could give to him.
Homily for Easter Sunday; April 20, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homilía para Domingo de Pascua; 20 de abril de 2025; Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción
Homily for the Easter Vigil, Year “C”; April 19, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Holy Thursday; April 17, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Chrism MassApril 10, 2025; St. Mary’s CathedralLeer en español Introduction Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, when I was pursuing
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s Column for the 2025 Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year “C”
April 5, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral; Northern California Regional Choir Festival of American Federation Pueri Cantores
Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos; Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church; March 20, 2025
Homily for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year “C”;
March 9, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily, Friday After Ash Wednesday; Mass for High School Teachers’ Convocation; March 7, 2025; Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Mass with the Little Sisters of the Poor/Closing of St. Anne’s Home
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 23, 2025; St. Dominic’s Church.
Homily; Married Couples’ Anniversary Mass; Feast of the Chair of St. Peter; February 22, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
While the politics and policies that govern immigration law and enforcement can be complex, I would like to reinforce with you some guiding principles that were shared in a joint pastoral letter written more than 22 years ago by the bishops of the United States and Mexico.
Si bien la política y las políticas que rigen la ley y el cumplimiento de la ley de inmigración pueden ser complejas, me gustaría reforzar con ustedes algunos principios rectores que algunos principios que nos guían y se compartieron en una carta pastoral conjunta escrita hace más de 22 años por los obispos de los Estados Unidos y México.
Homily, Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year; February 8, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Archbishop Cordileone’s letter for the 2025 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
Homily for the World Day for Consecrated Life; Feast of the Presentation of the Lord; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Divine HopeMass for Annual Archdiocesan Women’s ConferenceFebruary 1, 2025; Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Introduction The
Catholic Schools Week column for Catholic San Francisco magazine; January 2025
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast; Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul; January 25, 2025; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood of Br. Mikhael Josip Maria of the Holy Cross and the Holy Name of Jesus, COSJ; January 11, 2025; St. Patrick’s Seminary
Sermon for Solemn Requiem Mass for Professor William Peter Mahrt; January 10, 2025; Mission Dolores Basilica
Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night; December 25, 2023; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Christmas Column for the December 2024 Catholic San Francisco magazine
On December 10, 2024, Most Rev. Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement in response to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments to the National Catholic
Homilía en ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Anual de la Arquidiócesis; 7 de diciembre 2024; Catedral de Santa María
Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana; December 7, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Year “C,” December 1, 2024, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily on the Occasion of the Closing of the Jubilee Year for the 200th Anniversary of the Death of Mother Foundress Blessed Maria Maddalena of the Incarnation, November 29, 2024
Homily for the Mass for Deceased Priests, November 8, 2024, Holy Cross Mausoleum
Homily for the Annual White Mass, Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist, October 18, 2023 , Mater Dolorosa Church
Homily, Votive Mass of Holy Mary, Mother of Unity, Annual Rosary Rally, October 12, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Why would anyone want to stigmatize a primary health care facility and a pregnancy resource center that give pregnant women support for having their babies?
Homily for Ordination to the Diaconate, September 28, 2024; St. Patrick’s Seminary
Homily for the Solemn Profession of the Contemplatives of St. Joseph; September 21, 2024; Mater Dolorosa Church
Homily for Ordination to the Diaconate for the Order of Preachers, September 14, 2024, St. Dominic’s Church, San Francisco
This week, as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, I attended two in-court listening sessions for survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by priests and
Homily for the Annual Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass, September 8, 2024; St. Cecilia Church
Column for the September 2024 issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Misa para la Fiesta Patronal de la Parroquia de la Asunción, Tomales, 18 de agosto de 2024
Speaking to “Prime News” about his city’s degradation, Cordileone stated that “these problems have been around a long time.”
Homily for the Patronal Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Tomales, August 18, 2024
Misa para la Fiesta Patronal de la Parroquia de la Asunción, Tomales, 18 de agosto de 2024
On August 14, the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone installed Father Mark Doherty as pastor of the Church of the Nativity. The Mass also came as Nativity School began their school year the following day on August 15.
On Friday, August 2, 2024, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone co-signed a letter from Catholic bishops to the International Olympic Committee.
Homily for the Traditional Latin Mass at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, Thursday, July 18, 2024, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Indianapolis, IN
Commentary in National Catholic Register, July 8, 2024 – As this petition, and the 1971 petition demonstrates, the Latin Mass has a curiously inclusive appeal.
Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood, June 15, 2024; St. Mary’s Cathedral
Column for the 2024 June issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Homily for Eucharistic Revival to Begin Procession with the Blessed Sacrament to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.
Before the Sacramento portion, the pilgrimage will kick off in San Francisco with a May 19 bilingual Pentecost Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone. Immediately after, Cordileone and hundreds — perhaps thousands — of Catholics will process through the city’s streets with the Blessed Sacrament.
Homily for the Respect Life Essay Contest Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Easter Vigil, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Holy Thursday
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2024 Lent/Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Homily for the 2020 Chrism Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Sermon for First Passion Sunday, Epiphany Parish, Tampa, FL
Homily, Requiem Mass for the Forgotten, Epiphany Parish, Miami, FL
Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Homily for the Renewal of Blessing, St. Augustine Church, South San Francisco
Homily for the annual Men’s Conference, St. Mark Catholic Church
Homily for the Converging Roads Conference, St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
Archbishop Cordileone’s column originally ran online in First Things.
Homily for High School Teachers’ Convocation, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New Year, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily, Rite of Election/Homilía, Rito de Elección (2024)
Lent reminds us that there is hope, hope when the ashes represent, not our destruction at the end of our life, but the destruction of sin in our life so that death will not be the end, but the door to eternal life.
As Catholics, we use our gifts and talents to serve and demonstrate our love for our neighbors. Indeed, instead of asking who our neighbors are, Catholics ask, “Is there anyone who is not our neighbor?”
Homily for Annual Mass Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for the Archdiocesan Celebration of the World Day of Consecrated Life, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Statement from Archbishop Cordileone on the shooting at St. Augustine Church, read at the 9:00 am Mass on February 4, 2024.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2024 Catholic Schools Week issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Homily for the 2024 Walk for Life West Coast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the Mass of Farewell for the Daughters of St. Paul, St. Pius X Parish
Homily to Celebrate 800th Anniversary of St. Francis Establishing the First Nativity Scene, National Shrine of St. Francis
Esta Navidad, los animo a reclamar a Cristo como el centro de su vida. Para que la paz exista en nuestro mundo, el Príncipe de Paz debe reinar primero en nuestros corazones y hogares. El amor de Dios por nosotros y su deseo de que seamos felices con Él en el cielo sobrepasa nuestro entendimiento.
Esta Navidad, los animo a reclamar a Cristo como el centro de su vida. Para que la paz exista en nuestro mundo, el Príncipe de Paz debe reinar primero en nuestros corazones y hogares. El amor de Dios por nosotros y su deseo de que seamos felices con Él en el cielo sobrepasa nuestro entendimiento.
Archbishop Cordileone’s 2024 Christmas column for Catholic San Francisco magazine.
Esta trigésima Cruzada Guadalupana que celebramos hoy añade una alegría aún mayor ya que fue este día hace 492 años que san Juan Diego recibió la aparición de la Madre de Dios y anunció su mensaje al mundo. Este año celebramos la Cruzada Guadalupana en el día de su fiesta.
Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Así como preparó al pueblo azteca para la venida de Su Hijo a través de su Madre con las profecías del Mundo de las Flores, y como preparó al mundo entero a través de Su pueblo escogido original para la venida del Salvador a través de su Madre, así en cada uno de nosotros él está obrando preparándonos para recibir la plenitud de su verdad y belleza.
Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Please see the video message below from Archbishop Cordileone in response to unjust media reports related to abuse allegations directed against priests who have already been cleared by the Independent Review Board.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the October/November issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine.
It is a very good thing that we come together for this Faith Formation Conference, and renew ourselves in the work we carry out for our Lord and His Gospel and His Church.
Keynote Speech for the Office of Faith Formation Conference 2023, St. Matthew’s Church
Homily for the Mass for Deceased Priests, Holy Cross Mausoleum
Speech upon the acceptance of the pro-life leadership award
on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of United for Life of San Francisco, Star of the Sear Parish
Archbishop Cordileone’s interview with Dr. Michael Dauphinais of Ave Maria University
It is the covenant of marriage as God has created it that reflects His image and is the sign of the communion He seeks with us: a comprehensive, perfecting, eternal communion in which the two become perfectly one while each retains their own unique, individual identity. This is the meaning of the sacred vows of marriage.
Thank you for answering this holy call as a Catholic health care worker, healing mind and body with the selfless love of the Mother of God, with the compassion revealed by her Son on the Cross. May He grace you with the wisdom, compassion and strength you need to bring healing of mind, body and spirit to His people who suffer, for His glory and for the salvation of your souls, and that of those who suffer illness of mind and body whom you seek to heal.
Homily for the Mass of Thanksgiving for 25th Anniversary of Sacred Architecture Journal, Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
Our annual Rosary Rally which we celebrate on this first Saturday of October happens to fall this year on the actual Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. This is a blessing for us, especially when we consider the last time this happened: in the year 2017 (six years ago), which was also close to the day of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparition to the three shepherd children in Fatima.
Homily for the 2024 Rosary Rally, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
As our state and nation mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, I would like to express the sympathy of the Catholic community of San
Homily, Mass for Celebration of Jubilarians in Religious Life, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
La influencia de la ideología de género (también llamada ideología del gender) se ha extendido en la sociedad contemporánea. Como resultado, muchos fieles y quienes sirven en nuestros ministerios se han planteado cuestiones en torno a los complejos y delicados temas del género, la identidad sexual y la naturaleza de la persona humana. A la luz de las recientes orientaciones de la Iglesia y de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), y de acuerdo con nuestra responsabilidad pastoral de instruir a los fieles, pretendemos con esta carta pastoral proporcionar claridad y recursos con respecto a la enseñanza de la Iglesia Católica sobre la naturaleza de la persona humana.
Joint Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Bishop Michael Barber, SJ
Homily for the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis, National Shrine of St. Francis
Homily for the Police-Fire-Sheriff Mass, St. Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church
Homily for Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of David Mees, St. Patrick’s Seminary & University
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2024 September issue of Catholic San Francisco
I remain committed to the healing and care of survivors who have suffered irreversible harm because of the sins of the Church’s ministers and ask you to join me in praying for our Archdiocese, parish communities, schools, and all survivors of sexual abuse.
Dear Friends in Christ: As many of you may know, Catholic dioceses in California have undergone two “open window” periods allowing individuals under civil law
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2024 June issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Archbishop Cordileone’s statement calling Catholics to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart
For the power of the Eucharist, when celebrated reverently, beautifully, and with all of our best and all of the talent that God has given us to glorify Him, can draw all sincere hearts into the Eucharistic heart of God’s Son. And this call from our Eucharistic Lord is the hope that each of us is charged to hold on to, to live by in our own lives, and to pass on to all generations.
Homily for Mass for Conclusion of the Archdiocesan Eucharistic Congress, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
St. Peter Church, San Francisco
St. Peter Church, San Francisco
Clips of Archbishop Cordileone’s Wall Street Journal piece from June 2, 2023
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023.
Homily for Final Vows of Missionary of Charity Sisters, St. Paul Catholic Church
Mis queridas hermanas, hoy se profesan como esposas de Cristo, sus más íntimas amigas, en la comunidad de las Misioneras de la Caridad. Su Madre ha modelado perfectamente esta amistad: el camino del amor agape que lleva a una intimidad con Dios la cual es un misterio de gozo en medio del sufrimiento, en el servir a los que sufren y a los más pobres de los pobres.
Homily for Easter Sunday, St. Mary’s Cathedral
Homily for Easter Vigil Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral
The Church’s belief in the Holy Eucharist is at the heart of who we are as Catholics; without that, we essentially disappear.
Homily for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the Holy Hour for Hong Kong, Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai, St. Anne of the Sunset
Homily for the 2023 Chrism Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 20233 Lent/Easter issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Como aclara el rito de la profesión de votos, la vocación de; que se consagra a la vida contemplativa es la del servicio a la Iglesia, sobre todo, de la oración por la Iglesia, vida dedicada exclusivamente a la intercesión por el pueblo santo de Dios, para que sea verdaderamente santo, y que viva su propia consagración bautismal en sus vocaciones particulares.
Homily for the Mass of Temporary Profession of Vows of Sr. María Grace de la Dolorosa, A.P., Monastery of Perpetual Adoration
Our Sunday Visitor covers Archbishop Cordileone’s visit to San Quentin State Prison
Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
The following dispensation has been issued by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone for the Solemnity of St. Patrick within the Archdiocese of San Francisco, commuting the Friday abstinence obligation to Wednesday March 15 or Wednesday, March 22.
It is a joy for us to welcome you, and it is a joy for me personally to thank those of you who have accompanied these brothers and sisters of ours to this significant passage in their faith journey. The bonds of communion we share become very palpable here, at this time.
Homily for the 2023 Rite of Election, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
De acuerdo con la antigua tradición de la Iglesia, comenzamos la temporada de Cuaresma escuchando la historia de nuestro Señor retirándose al desierto para pasar cuarenta días en ayuno. Esto da la razón de nuestros cuarenta días de Cuaresma: nos retiramos al desierto, espiritualmente, para ayunar con Jesús durante cuarenta días. El desierto es en verdad un lugar de prueba: todas las comodidades son arrebatadas, la comida y el agua escasean, uno está a merced de los elementos y debe confiar en Dios para la salvación.
Homily for the First Sunday of Lent, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the Mass for the Premier of the “Messe des Malades: in Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes,” Oakland Cathedral of Christ the Light
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2023 February issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
Archbishop Cordileone’s column published in the National Catholic Register.
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
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.
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 Catholic schools continue to show us what is possible when we align our work with the grace of God!
In response to the shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, Archbishop Cordileone released the following statement.
Homily at the 2023 Mass for the Walk for Life Westcoast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
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 centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
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 centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
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 centuries. Many generations to come will benefit from the breadth and depth of his understanding of our faith tradition and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, and for those of us who have had the great blessing of interacting with him on a personal level, we will always be inspired by his gentleness, kindness, wit and ability to listen with respect and compassion. Thank you, God, for Pope Benedict XVI. May he rest in peace.
Homily for Christmas, Mass During the Day, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Christmas, Mass During the Night, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2022 October/November issue of Catholic San Francisco magazine
The union of husband and wife is unique: Together they make a baby, and their marriage is the best way to ensure that that baby grows up with both mother and father. Marriage is a good thing. Society needs this institution.
Aparentemente, nuestro Diosito está llorando de alegría al vernos nuevamente reunidos para honrar a la Madre de Su Hijo. Y en verdad es una gran alegría para nosotros hacerlo. Pero incluso en los momentos más angustiosos, como la pandemia que acabamos de vivir, Dios siempre está ahí con nosotros, guiándonos y enviando a sus agentes especiales, tanto mujeres como hombres, los grandes protagonistas de Su plan de salvación para nosotros, para salvarnos del desastre y llevarnos a Él.
Homily on the Occasion of the Annual Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana, Cathedral of St. Mary of the ASsumption
Sex and gender are among the most contentious topics of discussion within the Catholic Church today. For Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, a human connection is key to having the difficult conversations that often come with presenting Church teaching on the subject.
“Eucharist.” “Thanksgiving.” As Catholics, every day is to be a “thanksgiving” for us who worship our Eucharistic Lord and are conformed to Him in our reception of Him. This “thanksgiving” brings the immense gifts of freedom and mercy, even as it demands that we lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. The devout worship of the inmates of San Quentin State Prison teaches us this lesson in a concrete way, and for that I am very grateful this Thanksgiving.
Quería aprovechar este momento para expresar mi más profundo agradecimiento por todos sus esfuerzos para crear conciencia sobre los males de la Proposición 1 (Prop 1), que enmienda la constitución de California al permitir el asesinato de vidas humanas en el útero después de la etapa de viabilidad.
This past August, Pope Francis traveled to a church in Rome that has opened a shelter for homeless transgender-identifying people. “No one should encounter injustice or be thrown away, everyone has dignity of being a child of God,” Sister Genevieve Jeanningros told the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano.
I wanted to take this moment to express my deepest appreciation for all your efforts in raising awareness about the evils of Proposition 1, which amends the California constitution by allowing the killing of human life in the womb after the stage of viability — even up to the day a healthy mother can give birth to a healthy baby.
Join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, for a Rosary for Peace.
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone officially installed Father Tony Vallecillo as pastor of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Novato on Sunday, Oct. 30. Father Vallecillo has led the parish the past two years both as parish administrator and pastor.
On Friday, October 28, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone responded to the attack on Mr. Paul Pelosi, on Twitter saying, “Please join me in praying for the swift recovery of Paul Pelosi and comfort for his wife and family too. Mother Mary hear our prayer.”
On Oct. 26, USCCB Bishop Chairmen, including Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, signed and sent the following letter to Congress urging action on policies to stand in radical solidarity with women, children and families.
Homily for the closing Mass for Monterey Marian Eucharistic Conference, Madonna del Sasso, Salinas, CA
Homily for the 2022 Rosary Rally, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone urges a No Vote on Proposition One, a proposed amendment to the California Constitution on the Nov. 8 ballot.
El Arzobispo Salvatore J. Cordileone insta a un Voto No sobre la Proposición Uno, una enmienda propuesta a la Constitución de California en la boleta electoral del 8 de Noviembre.
As communities committed to providing sanctuary to migrants, San Francisco and California are duty-bound to welcome immigrants and find opportunities for them to thrive here, no matter how they arrive at our doorstep. Let us not forget that Christian charity makes no distinctions regarding legal status when it comes to providing humanitarian aid to those in need.
Como comunidades comprometidas a proporcionar santuario a los inmigrantes, San Francisco y California tienen el deber de acoger a los inmigrantes y encontrar oportunidades para que prosperen aquí, independientemente de cómo lleguen a nuestra puerta.
Homily for the 150th Anniversary of Nativity Parish, Menlo Park, CA
What a treasure we have in the Bible. It is indeed a rich treasure chest from which to mine an abundance of wisdom. One of the reasons the Bible so abounds in such richness of teaching and insight lies in its great variety of types of literature: historic, poetic, exhortative and so forth. Sometimes those teachings are clear, and sometimes they’re a bit of an enigma.
Archbishop Cordileone’s column for the 2022 September issue of Catholic San Francisco.
Homily for annual Blue Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
St. Mother Teresa holds a special place in the heart of San Francisco. During her life, she visited the city many times, often without fan fair, to encourage her sisters and assist them in their work. Continuing the mission of their foundress, the Missionaries of Charity serve Christ in the poorest of the poor areas of the Archdiocese, providing a glimpse of the tender love of Christ toward humanity.
St. Patrick’s Seminary and University kicked-off their academic year August 30 with the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Traditionally held at the beginning of the school year, the Mass is an opportunity for the Seminary students, faculty, staff, and benefactors to pray for guidance and wisdom in their academic and spiritual formation.
On the last day of the legislative session a hard-fought effort paid off, and legislation died that sought to remove parent and guardian involvement in the vaccination of children.
El Papa Francisco nos invita durante todo el mes de septiembre a rezar especialmente por la abolición de la pena de muerte. Deseo animar personalmente a los fieles a añadir esta intención a sus oraciones.
Pope Francis is inviting us throughout the month of September to pray especially for the abolition of the death penalty. I wish to personally encourage the faithful to add this intention to their prayers.
As you likely know, we are at a critical moment right now in the history of California: voters this November will be asked whether or not they support the “right” to abortion for all nine months, without any restrictions or limitations, being written into our state constitution. It is indeed a very disturbing indication of the state of our current political climate that such a question will be asked in the form of Proposition 1 on the November 8 ballot.
Como ustedes saben, estamos en un momento crítico en la historia de California: este noviembre se les preguntará a los votantes si aceptan o no el “derecho” al aborto durante todos los 9 meses de embarazo, sin restricciones y limitaciones, siendo incorporado en la constitución del estado. Es realmente un indicio muy preocupante del estado de nuestro clima político actual que tal pregunta va a hacerse a través de la Proposición 1 en las elecciones el 8 de noviembre.
“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.” Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone joined with three other Catholic bishops on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to condemn the July 4 mass shooting at Highland Park, Illinois, and to call for more action against gun violence.
Homily for the feast of St. Junipero Serra, Apostle and Father of California, and conclusion of the 2022 Sacra Liturgia Conference, Mission Dolores Basilica
“The Arc of history is long but it bends towards justice.” Never have the words the Rev. Martin Luther King, the great prophet of human rights in the 20th century, rung more true.
This Father’s Day, we are still burying bodies and healing wounds from the latest round of mass slaughter of our schoolchildren in Uvalde, Texas. In a recent letter to Congress, I joined Archbishop Paul Coakley, Bishop Thomas Daly and Archbishop William Lori in a letter calling on Congress to adopt reasonable gun control legislation as part of the solution…
Imagínense si quieren cómo debe haber sido para esas primeras generaciones de cristianos que vivían en el Imperio Romano pagano.
Imagine if you will what it must have been like for those first generations of Christians living in the pagan Roman Empire. They were a new religion, a small sect that was seen as not fitting in, and even subversive. And not unlike us Catholics today, those first ancestors of ours also had to deal with misunderstandings.
As members of the Body of Christ we belong to a universal Church, a worldwide Catholic family; this gives us the chance to reevaluate ourselves as a nation, as a people, as an archdiocese, as a parish, as a family and, finally, as individuals. Renewal is possible. But where do we start?
Escuchamos mucho hablar en estos días sobre nuestra sociedad polarizada y la necesidad de unidad, con muchos funcionarios públicos que prometen ser fuerzas de unidad o critican a aquellos que están causando división.
We hear much talk these days about our polarized society, and the need for unity, with many public officials either promising to be forces of unity or decrying those who are causing division. It seems, though, that typically one of two extremes is taken: either focusing on the richness of our diversity as a society and even as a Church and turning a blind eye to divisions that lie beneath the surface, or attaining unity by destroying those who disagree with one’s own ideas of the way things should be.
WASHINGTON — After multiple mass shootings in recent weeks, four bishop chairmen joined in a letter to Congress expressing their grief over these incomprehensible tragedies. Their letter calls on members of Congress to, “unite in our humanity to stop the massacres of innocent lives.”
“We send congratulations to Cardinal-elect McElroy.”
The road to becoming a deacon is a long and sometimes arduous one, and I would say especially so for this class. Our brothers about to be ordained to the diaconate today I think can be dubbed the “Covid class.” But with much patience and God’s grace we have arrived at this day.
On Thursday, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone formally notified Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi that she is not to be admitted to
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: El Papa Francisco ha sido uno de los defensores más acérrimos de la dignidad humana en todas las
Pope Francis has been one of the world’s most vocal advocates of human dignity in every stage and condition of life. He decries what he evocatively calls the “throwaway culture.”
Dear Brother Priests in the Archdiocese of San Francisco: Today I am publishing a Notification that I sent yesterday to a member of our Archdiocese, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, instructing her that she is not to be admitted to Holy Communion, in accordance with canon 915 of the Code of Canon Law. At the same time, I am also publishing a letter to the faithful of our Archdiocese informing them of this Notification (both attached for your information). By means of this letter, I wish to give you more background information on what has transpired.
The Second Vatican Council, in its Decree on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et spes, reiterated the Church’s ancient and consistent teaching that “from the first moment of conception life must be guarded with the greatest care while abortion and infanticide are unspeakable crimes” (n. 51). Christians have, indeed, always upheld the dignity of human life in every stage, especially the most vulnerable, beginning with life in the womb.
Notificación a la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi El Concilio Vaticano II, en su Decreto sobre
It was in the 1940’s that George Orwell wrote his dystopian and then-futuristic novel “1984.” It used to be standard reading in the high school curriculum.
In the lifespan of an average person, 50 years would be well along life’s journey, but still well within what we call “middle age.” At this age, those who live life well have been able to learn from their life experiences and yet still have much of life ahead of them to benefit from these lessons. In Church time, though, 50 years is quite young, almost comparable to a newborn baby!
Homily for the Respect Life Essay Contest Award Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Easter Sunday, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
The world seems plagued by crises these days, and the Church, too: the devastating war in Ukraine causing horrendous and senseless suffering; the ongoing effects of the waning pandemic, which are still with us; the challenges with the economy and many people struggling because of out-of-control inflation. And then, of course, as a Church we face many challenges as well, including the effects of a secularizing mentality and the lack of faithful adherence to Christ in both word and deed even among those in high levels of leadership in the Church.
Homily for Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
“The individual bishops as . . . member[s] of the episcopal college and legitimate successor[s] of the apostles, [are] obliged by Christ’s institution and command to be solicitous for the whole Church, and this solicitude, though it is not exercised by an act of jurisdiction, contributes greatly to the advantage of the universal Church. For it is the duty of all bishops to promote and to safeguard the unity of faith and the discipline common to the whole Church.”
In an age of rapid global communication, events in one nation inevitably impact ecclesial life elsewhere. Thus the “Synodal Path” process, as currently pursued by Catholics in Germany, has implications for the Church worldwide. This includes the local Churches which we pastor and the many faithful Catholics for whom we are responsible.
Homily for Palm Sunday, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
It has been said that oil is the lifeblood of our economy. We certainly are feeling that quite acutely now, with the sharp increase in oil prices that is bringing more pain at the pump! The oil in this case is petroleum, and while we gauge its value every time we fill up at the gas station, petroleum is much more than a fuel; it is the raw material used in so many products that are part of modern life, everything from shoe polish to surf boards.
Homily for Chrism Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Once upon a time, many years ago, I experienced making a private retreat at the Camaldolese hermitage in Big Sur. I was only a couple of years ordained at the time, so it was a very long time ago! Nonetheless, the memory of it is still vivid in my mind.
Ahead of the Holy Father’s consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone released the following statement to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese of San Francisco…
As our nation awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we join together in prayer and expectant hope that states will again be able to protect women and children from the injustice of abortion.
BELMONT _ The annual Ecumenical Service of Salutations to the Holy Cross is frequently a joyous coming together of the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, however, it was “tinged with a certain somber tone and sense of urgency, as we are following with horror of the war being waged on our brother and sister Christians in Ukraine,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in his homily at the joint service hosted by San Francisco Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos on the evening of March 10.
Sermon for An Ecumenical Service of Salutations to the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
You impact many lives through your support of the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA). I thank you for your generosity, your deeds, and your commitment to our Catholic faith. Because of your generosity and that of many others throughout our Archdiocese, our Church is able to provide assistance and resources to people in need through the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. You support such critical needs as parish ministries, youth and young adults, schools, social ministries, priestly formation, ministering to the poor, ecumenical efforts, and the greater Church, among others.
Homily for the 2022 Homily for Rite of Election, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
It was announced recently that the state of California will soon lift the mask mandate for public gatherings. We look around us and see that the masks are beginning to come off, albeit cautiously. I’m sure it comes as a relief to all of us to be able to look each other in the face once again.
Homily for Ash Wednesday, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 _ The Archdiocese of San Francisco today reported to the FBI an apparent cyberattack during an online “Rosary for Peace in
In response to Pope Francis’ call for a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday, join Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
On April 15, 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral burned. You likely remember as I do this tense moment, when the whole world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, looked on shocked and appalled as flames threatened to destroy sacred beauty.
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone in a memo to priests dated Feb. 15 said that masks are no longer mandated for church although signs recommending masks should be posted at the entrance to church.
With the state of California loosening its COVID restriction policies, it seems timely that we do the same for the Archdiocese, especially with regard to
We are living in a world where there are tremendous advances in medicine. But with the advances come what feels like a tsunami of moral and ethical dilemmas for the Catholic and Christian health care professional, challenges that the trauma of the pandemic have intensified.
If there is anything that the past year and a half has shown us, it’s that human beings desire to be present to one another.
On a beautiful Friday evening in January, while the city of San Francisco was abuzz with weekends beginning, groups of young Catholics and Walk for Life pilgrims joyfully headed to North Beach to pray.
There is an old saying, a question really, that is a sort of a self-assessment of faith, a way of gauging where one is at in terms of walking with the Lord Jesus: “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”
Focusing on the impending U.S. Supreme Court case which may finally overturn the notorious Roe v. Wade decision, an estimated 15,000-20,000 pro-lifers from as far away as Oregon, Idaho and San Diego gathered in Civic Center Plaza at the 18th annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco.
Homily for the Mass for Walk for Life West Coast, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Following Solemn Vespers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Gerasimos discuss the importance of prayer
Dear Friends in Christ: I hope you enjoyed a very happy and holy Christmas with your family, and I wish you many blessings in 2022.
Homily for Mass of the Americas at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City
Here’s how Catholic Vote begins its post: “Today more than ever we need courageous leaders; men and women who stand up in the face of the extraordinary pressures we all feel. Their example gives the rest of us the moral courage to persevere.”
Homily for Christmas Mass During the Night, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
A glance back at Christmas one year ago, and a careful scrutiny of where we are now in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic – this is the atmosphere in which we find ourselves this month. Things continue to “open up” and life is more normal than one year ago, but we are cautioned to be prudent and maintain our vigilance. We are all like people walking on a frozen lake, gingerly touching the surface at each step before putting our full weight down. We long for less “virtual” encounters, more human, three-dimensional interactions. And yet we must keep our guard up.
Homily for the Cruzada Guadalupana, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homilía para la Cruzada Guadalupana 4 de diciembre de 2021; Catedral de Santa María Introducción “Muchas naciones se unirán al Señor en aquel día; ellas
Archbishop Riordan High School held an all-school assembly earlier this school year featuring pro-life activist Megan Almon. During the assembly, a number of students walked out in protest of the event. Archbishop Cordileone went to Riordan High School to meet with student leaders in small groups on November 8. What follows is the letter he sent to all students in preparation for these meetings.
Homily for the Saturday Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and Adult Confirmations, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
La Plataforma de Acción Laudato Si es una iniciativa global lanzada por el Papa Francisco para desarrollar “un nuevo enfoque ecológico que pueda transformar nuestra
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Published in the Marin Independent Journal In a Columbus Day press conference, activists called on Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli
The Laudato Si Action Platform is a global initiative launched by Pope Francis to develop “a new ecological approach that can transform our way of
In this wide-ranging conversation on “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” host Gloria Purvis speaks with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco about some of the most contested issues in the Catholic Church today. Gloria asks the archbishop about President Biden’s meeting with Pope Francis, his relationship with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the ongoing debate over Communion for pro-choice Catholic politicians and more.
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone brought San Francisco’s faith, civic and social service communities together at St. Mary’s Cathedral to pray for the souls of the homeless dead in a Requiem Mass for the Homeless Nov. 6.
Homily for the Requiem Mass for the Homeless, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
It was an eventful summer. Among the many ups and downs, one of the downs for me was losing a very dear friend and priest mentor of mine since my years in the seminary. Msgr. Joseph Carroll, affectionately known by all simply as “Father Joe,” was famous in San Diego and beyond for his wonderful work with the homeless and the poor.
Dear Brother Priests, As you know, the Holy Father has convoked a global synod. Pope Francis is inviting us to consider how we journey together
HR 3755, the misnamed “Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021,” shows to what radical extremes the supposedly “Pro-Choice” advocates in our country will go to
La HR 3755, la mal llamada “Ley de Protección de la Salud de las Mujeres de 2021”, muestra hasta qué extremos radicales llegarán los supuestos
California lawmakers sully the good name of a Catholic saint. By Salvatore J. Cordileone and José H. Gomez California lawmakers have passed legislation to replace
Los legisladores de California ensucian el buen nombre de un santo católico. Salvatore J. Cordileone and José H. Gomez Los legisladores de California han aprobado
Homily delivered on the occasion of the Día de la Hispanidad, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, September 11, 2021
Misa Votiva de Nuestra Señora del Pilar 11 de septiembre de 2021 Lecturas: Judit 13:14, 17-20; Lucas 11:27-28 Homilía para el Día de la Hispanidad
Salvatore J. Cordileone Prominent politicians lost no time in reacting hyperbolically to the Supreme Court’s decision refusing to enjoin Texas’s new law banning abortions after
Audio Version Before I Formed You in the Womb I Knew You A Pastoral Letter on the Human Dignity of the Unborn, Holy Communion, and
Homily for Easter Sunday, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homilía para la Misa de medianoche de Navidad, 2019 Catedral de Santa María Introducción “¡Oh, pueblecillo de Belén, durmiendo en dulce paz! los astros brillan
Homily for Christmas Midnight Mass, 2019, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homilía con Ocasión de la Misa Arquidiocesana de Envío de Simbang Gabi Memoria de Nuestra Señora de Loreto, martes 10 de diciembre de 2019 Catedral
Homily on the Occasion of the Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homilía en la Ocasión de la Cruzada Guadalupana Arquidiocesana7 de diciembre de 2019; Catedral de Santa María Lecturas: Za 2, 14-17; Jdt 13; Lc 1:39-47 Introducción Bienvenidos
Homily on the Occasion of the Archdiocesan Cruzada Guadalupana, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Sermon for the Mass of the Americas, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
Sermón de la Misa de las AméricasCelebrada en el Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción 16 de Noviembre del 2019 IntroducciónEn la Iglesia del Santo
Homily – Ordination to the Episcopacy of the Most Reverend Robert Christian, O.P., Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Mass of Priestly Ordinations, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Cathedral Confirmations, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral
Homily for Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Homily for Chrism Mass, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Sermon for the Salutations to the Holy Cross with His Eminence, Metropolitan Gerasimos, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Homily for the 40 Days for Life Mass
Homily for the Mass in Presence of Relic of Heart of St. John Vianney, St. Augustine Church
Homily at the Mass for the Walk for Life WestcoastMemorial of Saints Timothy and TitusJanuary 26, 2019Readings: 2 Tim 1:1-8; Ps 96; Lk 10:1-9 IntroductionTwo
Homily for Mass for Deceased Alumni Alumni Reunion of the Pontifical North American College Feast of the Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 Chapel
Homily at the Mass for the 100th Anniversary of St. Cecilia Parish Solemnity of the Epiphany, January 7, 2017 Introduction It is indeed a joy
Homily for Christmas, Mass During the NightCathedral of St. Mary of the AssumptionDecember 24, 2018 Introduction These weeks around Christmas and the other holy days
HOMILÍA – SOLEMNIDAD DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN Celebración Arquidiocesana de la Cruzada Guadalupana Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción 8 de diciembre de 2018 Introducción “Non fecit
Homily Given on the Occasion of the Memorial Mass for Deceased HomelessMost Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San FranciscoSt. Patrick Church, San FranciscoNovember 8, 2018Readings:
Homily Given on the Occasion of the Annual Red Mass for the Diocese of Dallas Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco October 13,
Homily for Easter Vigil Mass March 31, 2018 Introduction Easter is a time of the year that is very rich in symbols, even in popular
Homilía – Misa para el V Encuentro Misa Votiva de la Virgen María, Fuente de la Vida y la Luz Introducción Según nuestra querida tradición en la
Homily, Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s SupperMarch 29, 2018 IntroductionThe Italians have a saying to describe someone who is truly a good person, the
Homily for Chrism Mass, 2018 Introduction A few days ago the Church observed the Solemnity of St. Joseph, a feast day that is given the
Homily at the Mass for the Walk for Life WestcoastVotive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Temple of the Lord January 27, 2018 Readings: Rev 21:1-5a; Ps
Homilía para la Misa Arquidiocesana en Honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe 9 de diciembre de 2017 Introducción ¿… no estoy aquí yo, que soy tu
Homily – Archdiocesan Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe December 9, 2017 Readings: Rev 11:19; 12:1-6. 10; Lk 1:39-48 Introduction “Am I not here who
Homilía para la Misa de Consagración de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco al Inmaculado Corazón de María Conmemoración de nuestra Señora del Rosario Lecturas: Isaías
Homily for the Mass of Consecration of the Archdiocese of San Francisco to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Homily at the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Patrick Seminary Celebrating the New Academic Year and the Oath of Fidelity of the New
Homily for Mass of Priestly Ordinations June 10, 2017, St. Mary’s Cathedral Readings: Jer 1:4-9; Heb 5:1-10; Jn 15:9-17 Introduction For every prophet we read about in Scripture,
Homily – Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate May 20, 2017 Readings: Acts 10:37-43; Ps 96; Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Jn 12:24-26 Introduction As we progress
Homily – Easter Vigil MassApril 15, 2017 IntroductionWe certainly just heard very many readings for our Mass tonight! Yes, it is quite unusual, but then
Homily for the Mass for the Walk for Life (2017) Memorial of St. Agnes Introduction Earlier this morning in Rome Mass was celebrated in the
The apostolic exhortation “Amoris Laetitia” is the longest document of its kind; Pope Francis says that he “does not recommend a rushed reading,” and that “the greatest benefit … will come if each part is read patiently and carefully.” In my series of reflections, I have tried to highlight some of the document’s most significant themes and now, in this final piece, I wish to specifically address several of the Holy Father’s recommendations, and the response the archdiocese is making, or has made, to each.
In these articles reviewing Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Amoris Laetitia,” I have made reference to the relativistic culture in which we live, which tells us, in effect, that we create our own reality.
Pope Francis in “Amoris Laetitia,” as well as in both of the recent Synods on the Family, discussed at length a difficult reality of modern life: divorce and remarriage. Since Catholics frequently have misunderstandings about Church teaching on these issues, I think it important to address them here, to the extent that this brief format will allow.
In “Amoris Laetitia,” Pope Francis notes the difficulties as well as the joys facing couples and families today. In this article I would like to address one of the most common questions of married life in our time, namely, that of the spacing of children within the spouses’ years of fertility in their marriage.
In my first reflection on “Amoris Laetitia” (the Joy of Love), I wrote of our Christian understanding of human nature, that we are made for love – to love and be loved – and are not primarily solitary individuals but fundamentally social beings, made for union and communion with others, and ultimately with God in heaven.
The Christian proclamation on the family is good news indeed.” These words are among the opening statements of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love). An Apostolic Exhortation is the document issued by the Pope following on a Synod of Bishops which recapitulates and gives direction to the deliberations of the participating bishops, a sort of universal pastoral plan for the specific topic treated at the Synod affecting the life and ministry of the Church. Amoris Laeititia, the longest such document yet, follows up on the Synods on the Family of 2014 and 2015.
Mass on the Occasion of the Lunar New Year February 20, 2016; St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction Our first reading relates the ancient institution of
Homily – Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Once again this year, as we do every year on this day,
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast January 23, 2016, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction The first reading we
Mass to Mark 20th Anniversary of Perpetual Adoration at Nativity Parish, Solemnity of the Epiphany January 3, 2016, Nativity Parish, Menlo Park Introduction In 1833,
Solemn Vespers for Opening of Holy Door Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete Sunday, Year C December 13, 2015, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast Feast of St. Francis de Sales June 24, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West CoastFeast of St. Francis de SalesJune 24, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral, San Francisco,
Homily, Ordinations to Priesthood And Diaconate For Dominican Friars; May 30, 2015, St. Dominic Church Readings: Jer 1:4-9; Rom 12:4-8; Jn 10:11-16 Introduction At the
Homily, Ordinations to Priesthood And Diaconate For Dominican Friars; May 30, 2015, St. Dominic Church Readings: Jer 1:4-9; Rom 12:4-8; Jn 10:11-16 Introduction At the
Homily for Mass for Consecrated Life 4th Sunday of Easter, Year “B” April 26, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction We are all grateful to our Holy
Homily for Mass for Consecrated Life 4th Sunday of Easter, Year “B” April 26, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction We are all grateful to our
Homily – Easter Vigil By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco April 4, 2015 Introduction The celebration of Easter is certainly the high
Homily – Easter Vigil By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco April 4, 2015 Introduction The celebration of Easter is certainly the high
Homily – Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco April 2, 2015 Introduction In his Apostolic
Homily – Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco April 2, 2015 Introduction In his Apostolic
Homily for Chrism MassBy Most Rev. Salvatore CordileoneArchbishop of San FranciscoMarch 26, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral IntroductionOur annual celebration of this Chrism Mass occurs as
Homily – Mass for Wedding Anniversaries By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco St. Mary’s Cathedral; February 21, 2015 Introduction Until not that
Homily – Mass for Celebration of the Lunar New Year By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco St. Mary’s Cathedral; February 21, 2015
Homily – Mass for Wedding Anniversaries By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco St. Mary’s Cathedral; February 21, 2015 Introduction Until not that
Homily – Mass for Celebration of the Lunar New Year By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco St. Mary’s Cathedral; February 21, 2015
Homily for the World Day of the Sick By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco February 7, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction It
Homily for the World Day of the Sick By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco February 7, 2015; St. Mary’s Cathedral Introduction It
Homily for Mass to Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of St. John Bosco January 30, 2015; Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco, California
Homily for Mass to Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of St. John Bosco January 30, 2015; Saints Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco, California
Homily for Christmas 2014, Mass During the Day Introduction It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you all to our Cathedral of St. Mary
Homily for Midnight Mass, Christmas 2014 Introduction It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you all to our Cathedral of St. Mary of the
Homily for the First Sunday of Advent, Year “B”Given at the Solemn Mass at the London Oratory of St. Philip NeriNovember 30, 2014 IntroductionI remember
Homily for the Mass of Rededication of the National Shrine of St. Francis By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco Solemnity of St.
HOMILY – MASS OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD June 7, 2014 (Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4; John 10:11-16) Introduction The earliest examples of Christian
Homily by Archbishop CordileoneAt the Funeral Mass of His Mother, Mary CordileoneMay 12, 2014 IntroductionJust for the sake of those of you who might not
Homily for Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco St. Mary’s Cathedral; April 17, 2014 Introduction
Chrism Mass Homily By Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco April 10, 2014 Introduction Appropriately enough for this annual Mass in which the
Homily for Rite of Election (First Sunday of Lent, Year “A”) By the Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco March 9, 2014 Introduction
Homily for the World Day for Consecrated Life February 2, 2014 (Feast of the Presentation) By the Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco
Homily for Mass on the Occasion of the Walk for Life West Coast January 25, 2014 (Feast of Conversion of St. Paul) By The Most
Homily – Ordination to the Episcopacy of the Most Reverend Michael Barber as the Fifth Bishop of Oakland Cathedral of Christ the Light May 25,
Homily – Ordination to the Episcopacy of the Most Reverend Michael Barber as the Fifth Bishop of Oakland Cathedral of Christ the Light May 25,
Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year “1” Introduction We have come together in this church as those who have dedicated their lives to
Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time, Year “1” Introduction We have come together in this church as those who have dedicated their lives to
Installation Mass, Feast of St. Francis October 4, 2012, St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral Introduction “Francis, rebuild my house.” These words which our Lord spoke