Here we have our weekly schedule.
Read about our mission. Learn about the essentials of Christian faith and
about the meaning of liturgical seasons. Also, we tell you how to find us,
with maps and parking information.
Read about the life of Saint
Francis, from his conversion to his death, in nine lessons. Find out why
Saint Francis used the Tau cross. Learn the theology of the San Damiano crucifix
and discover the true meaning of Perfect Joy.
Here we have a short history
of St Francis of Assisi church, the first parish church in California. We
have photographs of the interior of the church, the statues in the church,
the stained-glass windows, and the relics of Sts Francis, Clare, and
Anthony.
Here you can find our current
calendar of liturgical celebrations and other special events such as Novenas
and lectures.
Here we explain the Office
of Evening Prayer, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Angelus,
and the Stations of the Cross. We describe how to pray the Rosary and the
Franciscan Crown. We have a collection of Franciscan prayers. And, you can
send us your prayer intentions.
Here we describe the various
musical parts of the Mass, with Latin sound clips. We have the chant notations
for the Marian antiphons in the Divine Office. You can find a simple explanation
of chant and polyphony. And you can find a guide to the pronunciation of
ecclesiastical Latin.
Visit our
on-line Franciscan Centre Gift Shop for a selection of Franciscan
and related items, many of fine Italian craftsmanship.
The National
Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi 610 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, California 94133 USA
415/983-0405 ARCHDIOCESE
OF SAN FRANCISCO
Last Update 27 September 2006