SHRINE MAIN
CHURCH HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday:
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
10:00am – 2:00pm
Shrine is Closed on Monday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
10:00am – 2:00pm
Shrine is Closed on Monday
PORZIUNCOLA
HOURS
Thursday, Friday & Saturday:
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
HOLY MASS
Tuesday – Saturday:
12:15 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am
Sunday: 11:00 am
CONFESSIONS
Tuesday-Saturday:
11:00 am – Noon
(or by request)
Christmas at the National Shrine
Monday, December 23: Live Nativity at 5:30pm and 6:15pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24: Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve at 8pm
Christmas Day
10:30am Carols
11:00am Mass of the Nativity of the Lord
Shrine will be CLOSED immediately following Mass
Thursday, Dec. 26: Shrine holiday as church, Porziuncola and office will be CLOSED
New Year’s Day
Wed, January 1, 2025: Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
11:00am Mass
Office phone: (415) 986-4557
Contact the Shrine
Email staff: [email protected]
Email Fr. Barbato: [email protected]
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A MASS SAID IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE?
It is easy! Simply visit the Mass Intentions page of this website and find and request available dates.
Email or call the Shrine office: [email protected], or call: (415) 986-4557.
PLEASE PROVIDE:
- The name of the person the Mass is for.
- Whether living or deceased.
- Your name and phone number.
- Your preferred date (we will try our best to accommodate), and the suggested offering is $10 for one Mass.
Mass Intentions can also be used to remember someone’s birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. Your donation is payable by cash or check that can be mailed to the Shrine office.
National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
Special Plenary Indulgence:
All the faithful who visit churches entrusted to the pastoral care of the Franciscan Family may receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions on the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels (August 2) and the Feast of St. Francis (October 4)
Conditions for a plenary indulgence:
- To have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin;
- Have sacramentally confessed their sins*
Receive the Holy Eucharist* - Pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff *within 8 days of seeking the indulgence.
To learn more click to the Pardon of Assisi page
NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
"A sanctuary of peace in the heart of San Francisco"
The National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi consists of the Historic church built in 1849 and our beautiful Porziuncola chapel. But most of all our consecrated Shrine is the “holy ground” where God’s grace extends the blessings of peace, healing, and joy to all who visit.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
"The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today"
St. Francis of Assisi
Located in San Francisco’s historic North Beach district, Saint Francis of Assisi Shrine today continues to build upon its historical mission. No longer a parish, the church bears witness to Christ within the beautiful city named for the Poverello
The friars of the Western America Province live the Gospel in prayer, fraternity and ministry.
This small chapel was very dear to the heart of St. Francis. He often referred to it as “the Little Portion,” clearly fitting of his love and passion for Lady Poverty.
Not only does Jesus intercede for us, but he also responds to our prayers for others.
Lighting candles in the Catholic tradition symbolizes devotion, prayer, and remembrance, connecting believers to the historical roots of their faith and fostering a sense of unity and communion with God and one another
Remember the living and deceased by joining an appeal on their behalf to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Events
The Shrine seeks to foster a community spirit with worshippers, visitors and the North Beach neighborhood
Services
The preaching of the Word and participation in the Holy Eucharist was central to the life of St Francis
Donations
As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.