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The priest as matchmakerSan Francisco's Father Illo: “an essential task”

The priest as matchmaker
San Francisco's Father Illo: “an essential task”

That the decline in vocations to the priesthood and the decline in vocations to marriage is occurring at the same time is probably not coincidental. I spoke on behalf of Cal Catholic with Father Joseph Illo, whose parish, San Francisco’s

SF’s Walk for Life West Coast set for this SaturdaySome changes to 17th annual event

SF’s Walk for Life West Coast set for this Saturday
Some changes to 17th annual event

On Saturday, January 23, pro-lifers will be marching and praying for the littlest among us and for women and families suffering from the effects of abortion at the 17^th Annual Walk for Life West Coast.

Ignatius Press authors and friends greet Father Fessio on 80th birthday16-minute video includes Bishop Vasa and Archbishop Cordileone

Ignatius Press authors and friends greet Father Fessio on 80th birthday
16-minute video includes Bishop Vasa and Archbishop Cordileone

Those who recorded short messages of best wishes to the founder of San Francisco’s Ignatius Press on the video include: Cardinal Robert Sarah, Archbishop Cordileone, Cardinal George Pell, apologist Steve Ray and wife Janet,

Death… at our doorstepSF archbishop leads Rosary procession to new Planned Parenthood

Death… at our doorstep
SF archbishop leads Rosary procession to new Planned Parenthood

On Saturday, January 9, San Francisco’s Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, joined by five priests from his archdiocese, celebrated an 8 a.m. Mass for Life at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass was followed by a Rosary procession to

Cordileone leads the way in San FranciscoChurches ignore restrictions, celebrate indoors on Christmas

Cordileone leads the way in San Francisco
Churches ignore restrictions, celebrate indoors on Christmas

On Christmas at least four San Francisco churches, including the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, ignored San Francisco’s restrictions on religious services and celebrated the Christmas Vigil and Christmas Masses indoors. In addition to

Medical Board finally pulls Donald Willis licenseGruesome history in central California

Medical Board finally pulls Donald Willis license
Gruesome history in central California

The Medical Board of California has announced that 77-year-old Dr. Donald Clyde Willis, a contract abortionist for Bakersfield’s Family Planning Associates (owned by Irving Feldkamp), will surrender his medical license on November 25.

Abortion supporter appointed head of Archbishop Mitty HighSan Jose Bishop Cantu praises her

Abortion supporter appointed head of Archbishop Mitty High
San Jose Bishop Cantu praises her

A diocesan high school in San Jose, Archbishop Mitty High, has named Latanya Nailah Hilton, a supporter of abortion and homosexual “marriage,” as its new president. Bishop Oscar Cantú of San Jose said in a November

California Medical Board accuses Bakersfield abortionist Donald WillisGross negligence, repeated negligence, and failure to maintain adequate medical records

California Medical Board accuses Bakersfield abortionist Donald Willis
Gross negligence, repeated negligence, and failure to maintain adequate medical records

Abortionist Donald Clyde Willis, M.D., 77, who works for the Family Planning Associates abortion chain, has been accused by state authorities with harm against three young women. On

Bishop Barron joins Ventura laitySerra defenders besiege him on internet

Bishop Barron joins Ventura laity
Serra defenders besiege him on internet

Bishop Robert Barron’s Instagram for July 4 features a quote from Italian Catholic activist Pier Giorgio Frassati: “To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for truth – that is not

Junípero Serra on trialWhat about the charges of slavery and genocide?

Junípero Serra on trial
What about the charges of slavery and genocide?

The mob has been toppling statutes of Junípero Serra in California because he purportedly “enslaved” and committed “genocide” against indigenous people. There is no indication that the mob is interested in having a discussion about whether

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James on Your faith doesn’t need gender ideology: “Maybe when society starts to be honest and recognizes mental illness, we can start to get some help for these…” Sep 25, 21:54
me on Archbishop Cordileone: A child is not an object to be thrown away and neither is a mother’s heart: “They should pray before they approach- as should we all. I tell my Guardian Angel it is his call, do…” Sep 25, 20:49
cd on Your faith doesn’t need gender ideology: “Click the link. The rest of it is good. His quote from Pope Francis on what he calls the “alternativists”…” Sep 25, 20:45