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“God shows us once again that he never fails to be full of surprises,” Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said in the introduction to his homily at Sunday’s Mass for the 36th annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. About 300 parents and students were in attendance for the ceremony on April 27.
Is there a chance that California’s physician assisted suicide law will be declared unconstitutional and in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
A high school student from Turlock summed it up: “I am here to prevent abortion.” Elizabeth, a mother from Milipitas, said it a different way: “We want all babies to have a future.”
With the ribbon-cutting for the largest Planned Parenthood in the U.S. just days away in Oakland, prolife advocates led by Black American pastor Walter Hoye rallied for life in front of City Hall and then walked through downtown calling for an end to abortion.
Contemplative of St. Joseph Father Vito Perrone offered a Memorial Mass and Healing Liturgy for Miscarriage and Infant Loss on All Souls Day, bringing comfort to the women and men who carried sorrows old and new from the deaths of their children. “The most innocent ones are the ones in the womb,” Father Vito told the several dozen gathered at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco Nov. 2, reminding all those present that “Jesus called God Father for all of us. “
The night was just a tad cool, but the warmth of the Archbishop’s words made up for any autumn chill at the annual White Mass for Catholic Medical Professionals at Mater Dolorosa Church in South San Francisco.
‘Having babies is at the heart of reproductive health care!’ – EN ESPAÑOL: “El tener bebes es la esencia del cuidado de salud reproductivo”
Three bills that promote abortion are advancing in the California legislature, and all three have a strong likelihood of becoming law.
During Advent, we wait in expectant hope for the arrival of the Baby Jesus, as his mother Mary would have done so long ago. This
“Adoption is many things, but above all, it is a gift to everyone involved.”
This sentence from a winning essay crystalized the theme of the 35th annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest.
Undaunted by rain and the dismal political outlook in California, tens of thousands of prolife supporters turned out for the 20th annual Walk for Life West Coast on Jan. 20 in San Francisco.
Being chosen out of 2,000 other girls to be a member of the popular girl band the Pussycat Dolls seemed like a dream come true to teen-aged Kaya Jones. But it had a dark underside.
Women, babies and families lost an advocate on earth on Oct. 18, but those who loved and respected Mary Ann Schwab believe they have gained an advocate in the hereafter. Her obituary linked below and the following tribute by Sally Brien Holper of Bella Primary Care, a new Catholic healthcare clinic Mary Ann, provide a bit about someone whose life cannot be summed up in a few words — but who truly made a difference.
The powerful pro-abortion lobby continued to exhibit its clout, as the California Legislature approved a bill that would empower physician assistants to perform aspiration abortions and greenlit legislation to expand Medicaid coverage of the abortion pill to 13 weeks. But some positive legislation for mothers and families was also approved.
Los estudiantes en el estado de California han regresado a la escuela, y ahora es el momento adecuado para que los padres se eduquen e
Students all over the state have returned to school, and now is an excellent time for parents to research and review the opt-out options available
The Respect Essay Contest is underway! This will be the 34th year of the Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. All students that live and/or attend school
When California lawmakers return for the final session of the state legislature there will be several bills dangerous for children and families on the docket, as well as affordable housing legislation supported by the California bishops’ conference.
Archbishop Cordileone singled out parents particularly for praise at the annual Respect Life Essay Contest awards. “You are the ones forming them in faith,” he said.
Congratulations to the winners in the 34th Annual Respect Life Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme “Life is a Blessing—Servant of God
This year’s Walk for Life West Coast Mass will feature something special: a newly-composed choral setting of the Mass, written to showcase the clear voices of the St. Brigid School Choir, following in the tradition of Gregorian chant but with a contemporary and Renaissance flair.
The executive director of the public policy arm of the California bishops today offered a blistering statement criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to sign a raft of bills prioritizing abortion while at the same time vetoing legislation that would have supported poor women and families.
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.
There are at least four more bills awaiting the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom that would further endanger women and kill babies through abortion, increasing access and funding toward the governor’s declared goal of making California an “abortion sanctuary.”
En el último día de la sesión legislativa un esfuerzo muy grande dio frutos, y murió la legislación que deseaba eliminar la participación de los padres en la vacunación de sus hijos.
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.
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.
A proposed constitutional amendment enshrining abortion into California’s constitution in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned and threats to parental rights were the focus of a forum sponsored by a new Catholic grassroots organizations and the Office of Human Life & Dignity in San Francisco.
What is the Dobbs case?
The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is before the U.S Supreme Court in its current term. A ruling is expected by the end of June by the latest and states are gearing up across the country to either enshrine abortion even more or to restrict it.
Archbishop Cordileone praised young contestants in the Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest as “an inspiring witness … of the compassionate love so needed in the world today.”
The winners have been determined for the 2022 Respect Life Essay Contest. This year’s theme was “Our Lady of Guadalupe – Patroness of the Americas
“We know the suffering abortion causes and we want you to heal. God loves you and wants you to heal. We want to be instruments of God’s healing for you.”
Those words of Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone summarize our commitment to bring hope and healing to women, and to men, who have suffered the pain of abortion.
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.
Deadline for entries is January 31 Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, while also holding the titles of patroness of the
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.
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.
The approaching 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes at a historic moment. The nation stands on the precipice of potentially overturning Roe v. Wade. At the same time, the Governor and state legislators have issued calls to make California a “sanctuary” destination for women seeking abortions from in and out of state.
Kayla Crenshaw gained entrance to a tightly secured, city-run tent encampment not because she looks like she could be one of its homeless residents — she doesn’t —but in part, because she used to sleep on the surrounding streets herself.
Usted puede ser un ángel y su parroquia puede ser una multitud de ángeles. La participación de muchas parroquias es fundamental para el éxito de
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Dec. 1 on a major abortion case that could lead to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by next summer. If the court rules to overturn Roe, 26 states would instantly ban abortion.
For California, the Guttmacher Institute predicts a 3,000 percent increase in out-of-state women seeking abortions.
Miscarriage is a loss that until recently was ignored, often happening before anyone knew the mother was pregnant. But as those who have lost children in pregnancy can recount, it is a grief. Therefore, the Archdiocese of San Francisco Respect Life Ministry has begun an annual Memorial Mass & Healing Service for Miscarriage & Infant Loss.
During Advent, we wait in expectant hope for the arrival of the Baby Jesus, as his mother Mary would have done so long ago. This
You can be an angel and your parish can be a host of angels. The participation of many parishes is critical to the success of our Archdiocesan outreach
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: Patrona de las Américas y de los no nacidos El 33⁰ Concurso Anual de Ensayos de Respeto a la Vida está
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of the Americas and of the Unborn The 33rd Annual Respect Life Essay Contest is open to all students in
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