Welcome to The New Messenger, your weekly archdiocesan newsletter featuring messages from Archbishop Gustavo, news briefs, event previews, and updated information. The Archdiocese of San Antonio's weekly newsletter is published every Friday morning. | | The Holy See | Pope Leo XIV | | Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to martyred cardinal who saved thousands of Jews | | |
Pope Leo XIV recalled the life and legacy of Cardinal in Pectore Iuliu Hossu, a Romanian Greek Catholic bishop, “pastor and martyr of the faith during the communist persecution in Romania,” who was commemorated Monday in the Vatican and who saved thousands of Jews from death during World War II.
“We have gathered today in the Sistine Chapel to commemorate, in the jubilee year dedicated to hope, an apostle of hope: Blessed Cardinal Iuliu Hossu, Greek Catholic bishop of Cluj-Gherla,” said the Holy Father at the beginning of his address at the commemoration ceremony for the cardinal, who died 55 years ago on May 28, 1970.
| | Message from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS | |
| |  | Ordination to the priesthood of Christ is more than a ritual. It is a covenant, formed in the image of Christ, the New Covenant between God and humanity. The rewards of covenant life are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Charity that reaches beyond comfort. Joy that shines through suffering. Peace that calms anxious hearts. Patience that endures the long wait. Kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control — these marks of the Spirit sanctify ministry and bear witness to the living God. A genuine prophet does not proclaim mere words but embodies God’s compassion, denouncing injustice and proclaiming good news without fear. Yet we must remain vigilant. False prophets abound, offering a veneer of piety while their lives tell another story. If priest’s lives fail to reflect the self-giving love of Christ, their words remain empty echoes. This caution applies to every priest and every believer. We are called to constant conversion, allowing the Holy Spirit to prune whatever in us resists the flow of divine love. May the ministry of priests draw others into the same covenant of grace, nourished by Word and sacrament. We entrust all that we are and all that we hope to Our Lady of Guadalupe, who leads us to her Son.
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Pray for Priests and their Communities in Transition
June 28-29 and July 5-6
| | On July 1, some of our priests will transition to new parishes. This period of transition will be a time for growth rooted in the call to serve God’s people. Let us pray for the priests’ physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being, and welcome them into communities with joy. Join the entire archdiocese for the next two weekends, June 28-29 and July 5-6, as we pray for all newly assigned priests and the communities they have be called to serve. | | |
Summer Events for College Students
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in June and July
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Calling all college students. Your summer just got a major upgrade. Join archdiocesan Campus Ministry for a summer full of faith, friends, and fun.
Mark your calendars for Thursdays: Each week brings a new social adventure. From baseball games to bonfires, hiking to movie nights — there’s something for everyone! Let’s make this summer one to remember, together in faith and fellowship. Then, swing by the St. Anthony Catholic Student Center (directions) for Adoration and confession at 5 p.m., followed by Mass at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s the perfect midweek reset for your soul.
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Discover San Antonio's Sacred Spaces with your smartphone:
Spotlight on Mission San Juan
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Whether you are a faith filled pilgrim, a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or a local looking to rediscover your city's roots, the Sacred Space Virtual Tour invites you to encounter San Antonio’s Catholic heritage and history in fresh and memorable ways.
Mission San Juan is named in honor of St. John of Capistrano, the Franciscan “Soldier-Priest” who rallied Christian forces to defend Hungarian Belgrade from the Ottoman Empire in 1456. Unfortunately, the original priceless 18th-century statue of San Juan was stolen from the sanctuary in 2000. The Hungarian people presented a beautifully carved replacement to the parish, which now graces the sanctuary, honoring the saint’s courageous legacy. To experience the full tour, visit Mission San Juan Capistrano today.
| | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | It’s always good to remind students of the opportunities that await them. Westside Stories magazine does just that. Watch Martha Tijerina’s full episode to learn more about the scholarship opportunities this local magazine is funding. | | The archdiocese celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi each year with a Mass at San Fernando Cathedral followed by a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of downtown San Antonio. Led by Archbishop Gustavo, thousands of people gathered in the procession to adore the Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament. This annual event took place on June 21. | |
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Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio: A Commemorative Book
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When you buy the commemorative book Treasures of the Archdiocesan of San Antonio you will also receive the Today's Catholic 150th anniversary magazine as an added bonus.
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Seeking to live in sacramental communion with one another, the Archdiocese of San Antonio exists to make disciples and missionaries of Jesus Christ to prepare for the promise of Eternal Life.
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