Saint Boniface Catholic Church

W. TRAVIS B.

There's a particular Friar who I call "Brother D" who has been a counselor, guide, spiritual guide and friend since I was a homeless addict and has become what I would consider a true friend since I got my apartment in 2018. This is one of those "Only in San Francisco" places that make this City a truely special place.

Johnny Simmons (Johnny)

I have posted a review of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist at 15th and Valencia in the city's Mission district neighborhood that I think applies here, too. Both churches are partners in the Gubbio Project, to serve the homeless by allowing them to sleep inside on the pews on weekdays. At this church there is a wonderful weekday Mass at 12:15. I try to come as often as I can, being that I live nearby but again because I have heard many powerful sermons at this quick half-hour service. The congregation is super diverse, reflecting the neighborhood. St. Boniface is a revered saint in Germany and I believe the original congregation so many years ago was German, but as the city and neighborhood have changed over the century, so too has the congregation to reflect that change. There are many Filipino, Vietnamese, Hispanic, and African American congregants. There is a Sunday Mass set up for each of these communities (by language and style of worship, same Catholic Liturgy across the board though). I feel a great sense of welcome and community here, and God is at work with the Franciscans serving the local poor. I highly recommend this church for newcomers, and particularly the short but sweet midday weekday Mass at 12:15. Come experience Christ at this church!

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I was able to sit and pray for half of an hour one afternoon. It is serene and the people are friendly. I read the sign that is posted on the gates last night; they also have confession on Saturday for 30 minutes. I have yet to receive services.

Darwin Sayo (Darwin S)

This church is in the tenderloin. I've never had a gig in this area before until the Archbishop needed an event photographed at this church. It's definitely a church in the trenches. There were a half a dozen homeless people in the church during the event. It's cool and I think more churches need to be more open to charity like that but it was different. Aside from that the church is beautiful. I recommend visiting this one if you're looking at visiting more traditional churches.