The Society of St. Francis

Houses

San Damiano Friary is located in the Mission District of San Francisco not far from the Mission Dolores. For over 25 years it has been at the center of the brothers work in the Diocese of California. For about ten years the brothers also managed El Rancho Del Obispo - the Bishop's Ranch, a diocesan retreat and conference center. For a time we also had a small house in the Sunset District in conjunction with our sisters.
		San Damiano Friary has always offered hospitality. For many years we offered "crash-pad" space to people without shelter. We have also provided housing for refugees, students, people coming out of prison, new arrivals to San Francisco and others in the process of transition.
In addition to be the home from where brothers engaged in urban ministries on the streets, in jails, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices, it is also the base for brothers going off on mission tours, leading retreats, workshops and other programs. San Damiano Friary is the home of Brothers Jude, Robert Hugh, Joseph-Marie and Jacob. For information of workshops, events, and Mass schedules contact the friary. San Damiano Friary 573 Dolores Street San Francisco, California 94110 Phone: (415) 861-1372; Fax (415) 861-7952