Media Relations
For all media inquires, please contact
Peter Marlow
Executive Director
Communications and Media Relations
415-614-5636
marlowp@sfarch.org
Mary Powers
Assistant Director
Communications and Media Relations
415-614-5638
powersm@sfarch.org
Our History
The history of the Archdiocese of San Francisco is marked by devotion and service to our community
Media Inquiries
Media inquiries to the Archdiocese can be submitted for review and comment.
Press Releases
Recent news and press releases from the Archdiocese can be found here.
Archdiocese Facts
Date of Canonical Establishment: July 29, 1853, by Pope Pius IX
Counties: 3 (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin)
Territory Area: 2,325 sq mi
Catholic Population: 441,736
Patron Saints: St. Francis of Assisi; St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland; St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus
Suffragen Dioceses of the San Francisco Metropolis: Honolulu (Hawaii), Las Vegas (Nevada), Reno (Nevada), Salt Lake City (Utah), Oakland (California), San Jose (California), Santa Rosa (California), Sacramento (California), and Stockton (California).
Archdiocese Stats
The Archdiocese of San Francisco (Latin: Archdiœcesis Sancti Francisci; Spanish: Archidiócesis de San Francisco) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States. It covers the City and County of San Francisco and the Counties of Marin and San Mateo.[1] The Archdiocese of San Francisco was canonically erected on July 29, 1853, by Pope Pius IX and its cathedral is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.
Parishes: 88
Missions: 6
Chapels: 4
Cemeteries/Mausoleums: 8
Retreat Houses: 3
Preschools: 54 serving 2,391
Elementary Schools (Diocesan): 47 serving 13,031
Elementary Schools (Private): 7 serving 2,046
High Schools (Diocesan): 4 serving 3,582
High Schools (Private): 8 serving 4,291
Seminary: 1 Diocesan
Catholic Hospitals: 1
Care for the Elderly: 11
Child welfare center, and center for the protection of families: 13
Centers for Social Assistance and Education: 23
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