Laudate Deum revisits climate crisis Feb 1, 2024 Pope Francis urges worldwide action, cooperation Read More
The Final Report from the Synod on Synodality Nov 8, 2023 The members of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops adopted the synthesis report titled A Synodal Church in Mission. Read More
Raising saints: Lessons from the mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis Nov 1, 2023 The mother of Blessed Carlo Acutis who is likely to become the first millennial to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Read More
A Steadfast Shepherd and Faithful Friend Sep 1, 2023 Linda Tully, former Chancellor for the Diocese of San José, Reflects on PJ’s Episcopacy Read More
A Model of God the Father’s Goodness Sep 1, 2023 Father Sergio Ovando Reflects on Bishop McGrath as a Priestly Mentor Read More
Humor and Faith Until His Last Breath Sep 1, 2023 Homily delivered by Fr. Brendan McGuire at Bishop McGrath’s Mass of Thanksgiving, Saint Frances of Cabrini Church, May 17, 2023 Read More
A Life-Giving Presence Sep 1, 2023 Fr. Chris Bennett Reflects on Bishop McGrath’s Care for the Sick and Sensitivity for the Marginalized Read More
Shepherd of Inclusivity Sep 1, 2023 Anne Grycz Reflects on Bishop PJ’s Inclusivity of the Laity Read More
Twenty Years as Bishop of San Jose Sep 1, 2023 Notable Episcopal and Global Events 1998-2018: Read More
Coat of Arms of Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath Sep 1, 2023 Coat of Arms of Bishop Emeritus Patrick J. McGrath Read More
Champion of Catholic Schools Sep 1, 2023 Kathy Almazol and Vida Covington reflect on Bishop PJ’s Commitment to Catholic Education Read More
That All May be One Sep 1, 2023 Monsignor Fran Cilia reflects on Bishop McGrath’s Commitment to Ecumenical Dialogue Read More
Reflection on My Journey South Sep 1, 2023 “What is it about ‘the south’ anyway?” No, not “the South” of the United States, but “the south” of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Read More
The Feasts of Summer Jun 1, 2022 Many of us look forward to celebrating milestones or gathering with family during the summer. Read More
Church in the World October 2021 The Church in the World Oct 1, 2021 We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel. Read More
Pope Francis Visits Iraq to Promote Peace, Build Fraternity Special Report Mar 11, 2021 Pope Francis Fulfills St. John Paul’s Dream with Visit to Iraq ... Read More
“I was in Prison, and You Visited Me” Fall 2023 A reflection by Jeff Jacobs of Kairos Ministry Read More
Planting the Seeds That Another Will Harvest Fall 2023 Missionary Disciple Profile: Sharon L. Miller, Director, Catholic Charities Cathedral Social Ministries, Bridges of Hope Faith-Based Reentry Read More
Se revisa el Catecismopara afirmar que la pena de muerte es ‘inadmisible’ Vatican Fall 2023 El Papa Francisco aprobó una revisión del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica para establecer claramente que la pena de muerte es “inadmisible”. Read More
Catechism Revised To State That Death Penalty ‘Inadmissible’ Vatican Fall 2023 On Aug. 2, Pope Francis approved a revision of the Catechism of the Catholic Church to clearly state that the death penalty is “inadmissible.” Read More
A Summary of the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching Fall 2023 The Church looks to her long-standing faith tradition for guidance in responding to our deeply divided world. Read More