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Members of the Archbishop’s Circle gathered with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone Feb. 29 for their annual Lent retreat. (Courtesy photo)
March 12, 2020
Catholic San Francisco
Members of the Archbishop’s Circle gathered with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone at the archbishop's residence Feb. 29 for their annual Lent retreat.
Reflections were provided by Father Juan Gonzalez, pastor of Notre Dame des Victoires Parish in San Francisco, and retired Bishop William J. Justice. Retreatants also engaged in private prayer, the Stations of the Cross and the rosary, and enjoyed social time.
The Archbishop’s Circle consists of 130 members representing 80 households. Members come from parishes throughout the archdiocese and work in education, business, finance and law enforcement, among other fields. There are also a number of retirees.
The members’ financial assistance is critical since the Circle’s initiatives would not be funded without their generosity, archdiocesan development director Rod Linhares said. The Circle’s programs in 2020 include a trip to Lourdes for seminarians, the West Coast Walk for Life, a Deacon’s Assistance fund, marketing for Catholic schools, and a White Mass for the health professions.