Archdiocese of San Francisco
Religious InstitutionsCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The Archdiocese of San Francisco functions as the regional administrative authority of the Roman Catholic Church for San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties in Northern California. Based in San Francisco, it oversees governance and operations for parishes and related church activities within its territory. The organization is a mid-sized religious institution, employing several hundred staff to coordinate religious, educational, and community work across the region. In April 2024, the archdiocese announced a partnership with the National Catholic Bioethics Center to provide ethical guidance to parishes, reflecting its role in supporting parish leadership and decision-making within its jurisdiction.