In the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching, which asserts that we are one family created in God’s image, we are called to extend respect and courtesy to all faith traditions. As Pope Leo recently reminded us, hope calls on us to put our trust in God, just as Moses did and as our Muslim friends do as they celebrate Muharram starting on June 16.

To avoid falling for scams where someone pretends to be Fr. Greg or anyone else, always verify unexpected requests for money, gift cards, phone calls or sensitive information. Contact the pastor or church office directly using a trusted, pre-existing phone number, or use the official phone numbers and email addresses on the website, stignatiussf.org. Never reply to the suspicious message directly.

Pope Leo XIV has decreed that 2026 (January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027) will be a special Year of Saint Francis “in which every faithful Christian, following the example of the Saint of Assisi, shall become a model of holiness of life and a constant witness of peace.” We are called to be witnesses of peace by boldly proclaiming the dignity of the human person and working for the protection of all human life.