A vibrant Catholic community. That’s Saint Veronica Catholic Parish in South San Francisco. Founded in 1951 it’s grown into one of the most active faith communities in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Picture this: a small parish church then expanding to its current location at 434 Alida Way. This church now seats 550 people.
Saint Veronica’s isn’t just about Sunday Mass. It’s a hub of activity. There are outreach programs. Community life programs help parishioners connect. Care and Justice programs support those in need. Adult enrichment programs deepen faith and knowledge. The parish even boasts a thriving K-8 school. St Veronica Catholic School opened in 1958. Parents committed to the parish established the school. The Sisters of Infant Jesus were the first teachers. Today it’s staffed by a lay faculty.
Father Patrick Driscoll became the pastor in July 2020. He leads a parish known for its strong liturgical services. Masses are held daily. Weekday Masses are at 6:30 am and 8:30 am. Saturday Mass is at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. Sunday Masses are even more frequent. There are masses at 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:00 am and 11:30 am. There is also a 1:30 pm Spanish Mass. The 10:00 am Sunday Mass is even livestreamed.
The parish offers other sacraments. Baptisms are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Marriages require contacting the parish office six months in advance. Funeral services including Mass and the Rite of Committal can be arranged with the clergy. Regular confession times are Saturday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also schedule an appointment. Eucharistic Adoration takes place daily. It follows the 8:30 am Mass until noon. Except when funerals occur.
Saint Veronica’s rich history spans many decades. It continues to evolve. It remains a vital part of South San Francisco. It’s a welcoming place for all. It’s a place to enrich faith through sacraments and service. It’s a place where community thrives. A place where history and faith intertwine. Isn’t that what makes it special?