Community Events
Fr. Dan Horan presents “The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton”
San Damiano Retreat 710 Highland Dr., DanvilleFr. Dan teaches systematic theology and spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, writes a column for National Catholic Reporter, and is the author of twelve books including the award-winningThe Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Influence on His Life, Thought, and Writing (2014). St. Francis and [...]
Presidio Chapel Open House/Docent Tour
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San FranciscoVisit the historic Spanish Colonial Revival style Presidio Chapel, built by the Army in 1931, with a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay. It is home to a 33' mural by Victor Arnautoff, a protégé of Diego Rivera, and stained glass windows by Willimina Ogterop, the first woman stained glass [...]
Christian-Muslim Dialogue & Peace: Commemorating the Sultan & the Saint
Muslim Community Center 5724 Las Positas Blvd., PleasantonJoin us to commemorate the important moment when Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt met on a bloody battlefield during the Crusades. Join us as we watch together The Sultan and The Saint - a fascinating one-hour documentary that captures the search for peace between Christian and Muslim [...]