Visit
725 Diamond StSan Francisco, CA 94114Mass: Saturday 5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
When to go
Mass times
- Saturday5:00 PM · Vigil Mass
- Sunday8:00 AM · Mass
- Sunday10:30 AM · Mass
- Monday to Friday8:00 AM · Mass
- Monday6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
About
Summary
St. Philip the Apostle Church is a welcoming Catholic parish in San Francisco's Noe Valley. Founded on traditional Catholic teachings, the community offers Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM, weekday Masses at 8:00 AM, and Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM. The parish emphasizes communal worship and sacramental life, with a diverse congregation of families, young adults, and retirees. The parish also includes a school that provides a strong Catholic education with a focus on virtues and cultural inclusivity.
Details
St. Philip the Apostle Church is a vibrant Catholic parish located at 725 Diamond Street in San Francisco's Noe Valley. The parish, which has been serving the community since its founding, emphasizes traditional Catholic teachings and communal worship. The church building features a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on sacramental life, including regular Masses and confession times. The parish includes a school that provides a strong Catholic education with a focus on virtues and cultural inclusivity. The school pairs older students with younger ones as buddies and encourages the sharing of cultural traditions and beliefs from home. The church building is noted for its well-designed interior with tall faux marble columns that give a grand feeling.
From Faith Near Me
Saint Philip the Apostle Church in San Francisco’s Noe Valley offers a welcoming Catholic community rooted in tradition. First-time visitors will notice clear worship schedules, a diverse congregation spanning generations, and a school emphasizing virtues alongside cultural inclusivity. The church’s grand interior and community-focused events like the annual crab feed suggest a warm, active parish life.
Pros
- Clear and frequent Mass times, including weekday and weekend options with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Welcoming atmosphere with a diverse congregation of families, young adults, and retirees.
- School emphasizes Catholic virtues, cultural inclusivity, and peer mentoring through its buddy program.
- RCIA program and Confessions available, reflecting a strong sacramental focus.
- Well-designed church interior with tall faux marble columns creating a grand, inviting space.
- Community events like the annual crab feed foster connection and tradition.
Reviews from around the web
Public comments we collected from listing sources. Not written on Faith Near Me.
- N Bell5 months ago
Shame about Harbour House. Why was that community disbanded? It was a pearl of the Catholic community in San Francisco. It blessed and provided a sense of home and cultivated learning for so many young adults. I’ve lived around the world and that house was a huge and unique blessing. Very disappointing the school and church shifted its support of it.
- Mizzy DeVille3 years ago
My daughter attends this school and other than the cost being difficult we love it!! She adores the teachers and staff who are all sincerely sweet, the older kids are paired as “buddy’s” with the younger ones, my favorite part is that she’s taught about Being a respectful/ responsible/ kind and caring person as the virtues of believing in God- which in my eyes is more important than the religious aspect (though they do teach Catholic colonialism) I also appreciate that in the class the teacher welcomes cultural traditions and beliefs from the home as a share & tell 💜 The school campus is safe and secure. My daughter loves going to school so they’re definitely doing something right!! As we all know, it starts in the home but it takes a village to raise healthy children!! Shout out to -Elena G. Mrs. Diaz, Mrs Holland and the room parents (and I’m forgetting others) for holding it down.
- Decoratively Speaking Events Inc.6 years ago
Saint Phillips Church as well as the school is one of the most incredibly impeccable churches and schools in San Francisco. The history of the church as well as the academic level of education is fantastic! I was a student there from 1970 to 1975 and I have incredible memories. I made my first communion there, watch family members get married there and my parents were very much involved in the church. I love Saint Philips
- Michael Sabellaa year ago
They are a great community with an amazing education program. The crab feed was the best one I have attended.
- P C7 years ago
This again is another personal post as I have attended many weddings at this parish! Right in the heart of knoe Valley you will find this quaint, mid century Catholic Church! The doors are always open, so come on in and say a prayer or light the candle for your loved one! This is a great parish
- Jonah Probell9 years ago
Well design church building. Tall faux marble columns inside give a grand feeling.
- Wendy Brennan7 years ago
It's my parish church. A welcoming place of worship
- carol mitchell2 years ago
Loving
Services and facilities
Services
- Rcia Program
- Confessions
- Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament
Facilities
- School
- Church Building
- Harbour House
Events and programs
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Weekly
Mondays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM with Rosary at 6:30 PM
Crab Feed
Annually
A community event with a crab feed, typically held annually.
Connect
- Contact page
- Open contact page