Topic: Francis Of Assisi

Columbus Avenue: Colorful path, distinct flavors

0 . Columbus Avenue cuts a diagonal swath through the heart of San Francisco, marching through Chinatown and North Beach, past outdoor cafes...

Religious leaders in Assisi denounce fanaticism

Religious leaders joined with Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday to denounce violence perpetrated in the name of their faiths, amid growing religious fanaticism across the world."No more violence, no more war, no more terrorism! Never again! In the name of God ...

Rosary gathering in SF draws dedicated faithful

0 . Oakland -- There are many ways to measure how San Francisco has changed since 1961, and here's one more: instead of attracting more than...
From Commonweal The fact that Francis of Assisi hated to be put on a pedestal does not stop us from doing so as his annual feast arrives today. He...

Back to where we started

It's hard to believe, but it's been five years this week since this column debuted, with the purpose and hope of telling stories of uncelebrated...

How to Overcome Start-Up Fears

While many people dream about starting their own business, far fewer make it happen. Nearly two-thirds of American adults have thought about...

Good Friday road closures

Some roads in Little Italy will be closed on Friday in lieu of St. Francis of Assisi Church's annual Good Friday Procession.. . Temporary road...

Tomb of St. Francis of Assisi restored

0 . The crypt housing the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi was reopened Saturday after a restoration cleaned away decades of candle smoke and ash and...

Patti Smith is writing a mystery novel

By Charmaine Kerridge. . Rocker Patti Smith is penning a detective novel that will be a follow up to her award-winning memoir Just Kids.. . The...

Vallejo Symphony enriching, robust at 79

0 . The Bay Area is home to a profusion of orchestras both large and small, and the longevity of some of them can catch you by surprise. Take, for...