KCBS has learned that Saint Mary's Cathedral, the principal church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, has installed a watering system to keep the homeless from sleeping in the cathedral's doorways.

St. Mary's Cathedral is accused of using well-timed sprinklers to prevent the homeless from taking shelter at the landmark church in San Francisco, March 18, 2015.

Saint Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco will dismantle a system that pours water on entrance areas of the church frequented by homeless after receiving a formal notice of violation from the city.

Drenching Homeless With Sprinklers at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco Was “Ill Conceived”: Bishop By Stephanie Chuang and Jodi Hernandez • Published March 18, 2015 • Updated on March ...

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco has survived since 1854. But, it is now at risk of closing after taking a financial hit during the pandemic.

St. Mary's Cathedral, the main church of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, installed a mechanism two years ago that drips water from a hole about 30 feet above an alcove where homeless people ...

The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption is the third building erected to serve as mother church to the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Old St. Mary’s Cathedral was dedicated in 1854.

St. Mary's Cathedral is accused of using well-timed sprinklers to prevent the homeless from taking shelter at the landmark church in San Francisco, March 18, 2015.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Saint Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco is accused of turning the sprinklers on the homeless who were seeking refuge and warmth from the church. A lot of people are shocked by ...