Federal bankruptcy court rejects Diocese of Oakland settlement plan
A federal judge this month rejected a request from the Diocese of Oakland, California, to resolve its ongoing…
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone urges new Nigerian priests to be ‘friends and fathers’ to their people
MAKURDI, Nigeria — Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco urged 14 newly ordained priests in…
San Francisco Archdiocese will offer $395 million to abuse victims
The Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer abuse victims nearly $400 million as part of a broad settlement…
Diocese of Oakland announces closure of 13 parishes amid declining resources
The Diocese of Oakland, California, will shutter 13 churches across the East Bay as part of a restructuring…
California man awarded $16 million in Diocese of Oakland clergy abuse suit
A California man has been awarded a massive $16 million payout in a civil suit regarding allegations against…
California to pay $4.5 million to Catholic law firm after gender rule lawsuit
California will pay $4.5 million to a Catholic legal advocacy firm after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that…
Cesar Chavez Mass canceled in Los Angeles Archdiocese after bombshell sexual abuse allegations
An annual Mass in the nation’s largest Catholic diocese honoring legendary labor leader Cesar Chavez will not take…
Chaldean bishop arrested in San Diego on embezzlement charges
A Chaldean Catholic bishop has been arrested in San Diego and charged with embezzling Church funds. The San…
Argentine priest urges bold witness after Latin Mass outside San Francisco abortion facility
SAN FRANCISCO — Celebrating a Traditional Latin Mass on the steps of a Planned Parenthood facility was a…
California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement
The Franciscan Friars of California have announced a $20 million settlement with alleged abuse victims, with the eight-figure…
Department of Justice investigates vandalism at California Catholic school
Federal officials are investigating after a Los Angeles-area Catholic school was targeted in a major act of vandalism…
OneLife LA 2026 to gather thousands for life, family, and faith in Los Angeles
By Jim Graves Jan 20, 2026 / 07:00 am The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will present its 12th…