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The Archdiocese of San Francisco (Latin: Archdiœcesis Sancti Francisci; Spanish: Archidiócesis de San Francisco) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States.
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The Archdiocese of San Francisco is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States. The Archdiocese of San Francisco was erected on July 29, 1853, by Pope Pius IX and its cathedral is the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.
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Archdiocese Facts. Date of Canonical Establishment: July 29, 1853, by Pope Pius IX Counties: 3 (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin) Territory Area: 2,325 sq mi Catholic Population: 441,736 Patron Saints: St. Francis of Assisi; St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland; St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus
The Archdiocese of San Francisco’s Catholic Schools in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties contribute to the fabric of the San Francisco Bay Area, through their focus on Catholic Identity, Academic Excellence, and Service.
In the first three decades of its existence, the Archdiocese of San Francisco under the leadership of Archbishop Alemany built up an extensive system of schools, orphanages, hospitals, and homes for the elderly, and other institutions of charity.
