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Saint Francis is coming to San Francisco!
For the first time in 800 years, the sacred relics of Saint Francis and Saint Clare of Assisi along with art masterpieces of Saint Francis' life will be on U.S. soil and on display at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Alongside the relics, historic models of the California missions created for the 1939 World's Fair on Treasure Island will also be at the Cathedral courtesy of the Cline family.
In this Jubilee year of Saint Francis of Assisi we invite you to join us for this momentous event.
The relics and masterpieces are sponsored by the Knights of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, and Benedict XVI Institute
More information and full list of relics and masterpieces can be found at sfarch.org/anniversaries
On Friday, Oct. 16, the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption held opening ceremonies and a banquet for the relics and art masterpieces of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event included a concert by the Cathedral's choir, Mass celebrated by Father Bobby Barbato, OFM Cap., rector of the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi.
After Mass, Father Kevin Kennedy, rector of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the exhibition.
The Cathedral also hosted a magnificent banquet in the Event Center with a recorded performance by Friar Alessandro singing Saint Francis’ famous poem as part of the Canticle of the Creatures Experience composed by André Ripa; and live music performed by the Cathedral’s Music Ministry Ensemble as well as Hilary Hecht, mezzo soprano, and San Francisco Seminarian Kyle Laluces.
The relics and masterpieces are sponsored by the Knights of Saint Francis of Assisi along with the Archdiocese of San Francisco, National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, and the Benedict XVI Institute.
Learn more: sfarch.org/anniversaries
Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, Papal Nuncio to the United States of America, delivered the following message from Pope Leo XIV to the city of San Francisco for the 250th anniversary of Misión San Francisco de Asís on Oct. 9, 2026.
Read more about the anniversary activities: sfarch.org/about/latest-news…
"Our time calls us, urges us, obliges us, to gaze on the Lord and to immerse ourselves in humble and devout meditation on the mystery of the supreme power of Christ himself....The absolute, and yet sweet and gentle, power of the Lord responds to the whole depths of the human person, to his loftiest aspirations of intellect, will and heart. It does not speak the language of force, but expresses itself in charity and truth....Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept his power."
Pope St. John Paul II, pray for us.
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Join the archdiocesan Online School of Pastoral Ministry for their next six-week course on The First Christians with Dr. Ann Wolfgram Brodeur. The course will cover the Church's history from the Apostolic Age through the Patristic Age discussing the life of the early Christians, the martyrs, the development of doctrine, and more.
The class will take place from November 3 - December 8.
Register today: sfarch.org/first-christians-…
Reminder: Join the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the St. John Paul II Foundation for the annual Together in Holiness Marriage Retreat. Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith.
This year’s retreat will be held on October 24, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Seminary. Speakers include Greg Schutte and Father Jim McCormack, MIC. Archbishop Cordileone will celebrate Mass and a special marriage blessing at 5:15 p.m.
Register today: forlifeandfamily.org/events/…
This Sunday we celebrate 100 years of World Mission Sunday. Pope Leo XIV released a video message to mark the occasion and to talk about the importance of the missions and evangelization in the life of the Church.
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Today the faithful of our archdiocese come together for the annual Rosary Rally, celebrating 250 years since the founding of Mission Dolores and the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The faithful are carrying our prayers through the streets of San Francisco, placing them in the hands of our Blessed Mother. I unite my prayers with all those gathered, asking Mary to draw our families, our city, and our world closer to her Son.
“This divine heart is an abyss of all blessings, and into it the poor should submerge all their needs. It is an abyss of joy in which all of us can immerse our sorrows. It is an abyss of lowliness to counteract our foolishness, an abyss of mercy for the wretched, an abyss of love to meet our every need.”
St. Margaret Mary, pray for us.
St. Francis is in San Francisco! The sacred relics and art masterpieces of St. Francis of Assisi will be on display from Oct. 16-Nov. 28 at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption.
Opening ceremonies for the exhibition will take place Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Cathedral.
Also on display are historic mission models of the 21 missions originally created for the 1939 World’s Fair on Treasure Island courtesy of the Cline family.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Knights of Saint Francis, Archdiocese of San Francisco, National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, and the Benedict XVI Institute.
Learn more: sfarch.org/anniversaries
Relics of St. Francis of Assisi are on display at San Francisco's Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in their first trip outside Italy. The exhibit features paintings and religious artifacts, including an item containing the saint's blood. Organizers say the display commemorates nearly 800 years of Franciscan history and highlights the connection between San Francisco and its namesake saint. For more information, click the link below. abc7news.com/19939724/
World Mission Sunday is celebrating 100 years! This year's theme is "One in Christ, United in Mission."
What began in 1926 has helped accompany extraordinary growth in the missionary Church. Today, the Church's 1,131 mission territories are home to more than 346 million Catholics, 41,000 parishes, 124,000 Catholic schools and 26,000 social institutions.
And the mission continues.
This World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo invites each of us to pray, give and take our place in the Church's missionary family.
Learn more at sfarch.org/missionssf/
"Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices."
St. Teresa of Avila, pray for us.
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We give thanks to God for Pope Leo XIV’s successful surgery this morning and for the many medical professionals who are providing care for the Holy Father. Please join me in praying for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery and for his medical team as they discern the next steps in his treatment.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Our Lady Health of the Sick, pray for us. St. Peregrine, pray for us.
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As @Pontifex is admitted to Gemelli Hospital today for surgery, we join the Diocese of Rome in praying the Rosary for the Holy Father. Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar general of Rome, will lead the Rosary at noon EDT (11 a.m. CDT, 10 a.m. MDT, 9 a.m. PDT) in St. John Paul II Chapel inside Gemelli Hospital, and has asked parishes and religious communities in the diocese to pray at the same hour. We invite Catholics across the United States to join them in prayer. You can also watch the livestream from @VaticanNews on the Vatican News YouTube channel. Please keep Pope Leo and his doctors in your prayers.
(CNS Photo/Lola Gomez)
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Today we celebrate the feast of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint! He is a powerful witness to our youth that holiness is found in ordinary life. Led by his deep love for the Eucharist and Our Lady, he brought family, friends, and online followers closer to Christ. May his example inspire our young people to center their lives on Jesus and use their unique gifts to lead others to Him. St. Carlo Acutis, pray for us.
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It was a true joy to celebrate 75 years of faith at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Pacifica today. We give thanks for the generations of Catholics who built this vibrant parish and school community, and we pray for God’s abundant blessings in the years ahead!
We join Catholics around the world in praying for Pope Leo XIV. May God protect him in his surgery and guide the medical team taking care of him.
Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, the doctors found a small, localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well-localized. The doctors believe that it is best to intervene, so, following their advice, I have decided to undergo surgery to remove it. The operation is already scheduled to take place in the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.
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All of San Francisco is coming together to celebrate our patron, St. Francis of Assisi—a beacon of hope, healing, mercy, and love. St. Junipero Serra proved to be a worthy son to his spiritual father. Today at Mission Dolores Basilica, we marked the birth of our city at a Mass honoring the historic 250th anniversary of the mission.
Join us via livestream today for the Missa Sancti Juniperi Serra celebrated by Archbishop Cordileone for the 250th anniversary of the dedication of Misión San Francisco de Asís.
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