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Amid a surge in violence across the country against Asian-Americans, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led a prayer service for unity, healing and peace April 10.

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone published a letter March 30 condemning violence against Asian Americans and inviting people to join him for a prayer service April 10.

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone announced Feb. 25, 2021 the appointment of Father Mark Doherty as the new rector of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University. Father Doherty has been the interim rector since October, 2020.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco said the "justice system is working" is a statement issued late Feb. 19 following the arraignment of five people on charges of felony vandalism for toppling a St. Junipero Serra statue outside a Catholic church Oct. 12, 2020.

Archbishop Cordileone posted the following, titled “Justice is working in Marin County,” on Feb. 19, 2021. An open letter to Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli is urging that felony charges be dropped against five protesters in the Oct. 12, 2020, toppling of a statue of St. Junipero Serra at Mission San Rafael.