Dear Community of the Archdiocese of San Francisco,
Peace and all good!
With grateful and joyful hearts, we warmly welcome you to our annual Faith Formation Conference as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. This gathering invites us to reflect on the enduring witness of St. Francis of Assisi, whose life proclaimed the Gospel through humility, compassion, and love for God, neighbor, and all of creation.
As members of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, we are especially blessed to bear the name of St. Francis. This is both a gift and a challenge. His example calls us to become what he himself sought to be—faithful disciples of Christ and instruments of God’s peace and justice. Inspired by the prayer attributed to St. Francis, may we sow love where there is hatred, hope where there is despair, and light where there is darkness. As Jesus reminds us “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9)
Throughout this conference, may the Holy Spirit renew our hearts through prayer, learning and community, strengthening us to live our faith with courage and joy. May we go forth ready to channel peace and justice in our families, parishes, ministries and communities, walking humbly with God and serving others with Franciscan simplicity and love. (Micah 6:8)
Thank you for being part of this celebration. May St. Francis of Assisi and St. Claire intercede for us, and may this Jubilee Year deepen our commitment to live the Gospel with joyful hearts.
Peace and all good!
The Offices of Faith Formation and Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Come Celebrate the Year of Jubilee! 