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. | | Pope no longer requires mechanical ventilation | | A person holds an image of Pope Francis on the day of a prayer service in St. Peter's square as Pope Francis continues hospitalization, at the Vatican, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane | | The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night, and has less need of high-flow oxygen therapy during the day. His motor and respiratory physiotheraphy is also making progress. | | Message from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS | |
| |  | We are called to recognize the consolations present in our spiritual journey. These are manifestations of God’s glory, glimpses of a reality that transcends our earthly existence. They are gifts given through the merits of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit, encouraging us to persevere in faith even when the path is fraught with challenges. Just as the Transfiguration revealed Jesus’ radiant glory on the mountaintop, so too does God illuminate our hearts when we seek Him in prayer and in silence. In our journey through Lent, let us embrace the sacramental life as a tangible sign of God’s enduring promise. Let our hearts, united in the covenant of love, be ever attentive to the consolations that lead us to a deeper experience of God’s presence. And in all things, let us remember that the covenant with God, sealed by His infinite love, is our sure hope and guiding light on the road to eternal life. May our journey of faith be enriched by God’s promises, guiding us toward the eternal embrace of His love. May we be reassured by the protection of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who witnesses to the fact that God trusts us.
| | | | Around the Archdiocese of San Antonio | | Holy Thursday and Seven Churches Visitation | April 17 | | Every Holy Thursday, groups of Catholic faithful embark on the Seven Churches Visitation. In this special tradition, pilgrims adore Christ in seven different altars of repose while praying and reflecting on the passion of Christ. Is your parish open the evening of Holy Thursday? Let us know by sending an email to communications@archsa.org with the subject line Holy Thursday. The information will be listed on the website. | | Next week: 24 Hours for the Lord | March 27-29 at various Jubilee Pilgrimage Sites | | |
Pope Francis has chosen for this year's 24 Hours for the Lord a particularly significant motto in this year of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025: “You are my hope” (Ps. 71:5). 24 Hours for the Lord is a worldwide initiative begun in 2014 by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, where parishes are encouraged to offer extended periods of Eucharistic Adoration before the exposed Blessed Sacrament, as well as the sacrament of confession, to help people experience more fully the joy of the fourth Sunday of Lent, and to encourage repentance in preparation for Easter.
In celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year, all are invited to participate as part of your Lenten devotions. Visit the website to find a celebration near you.
| | Advocacy Day: Join Archbishop Gustavo in Austin, Texas - Tuesday, April 1 | | |
Join Catholics from across Texas as we put our faith into action! The Archdiocese of San Antonio is leading a delegation by bus to stand in solidarity and pray alongside our bishops at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, April 1. Buses will depart to Austin from 4 different parishes at 7 a.m. and will return to San Antonio around 5 p.m.
Let’s lift our voices for the common good and show that we are one Church united in faith and action.
| | Women of the Well Retreat | April 5 at 10 a.m. | | The Women of the Well Retreat is for women to strengthen their spirits and renew their souls. Presented by the Women's Faith Council of St. Peter the Apostle in Boerne, the retreat will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Cana Ballroom (directions). The cost is $45 per person and includes lunch. Registration is open through March 30 or until filled. Register now! | | Last Session in the Young Adult Series | April 10 at 6:30 p.m. | | Register today for the last session of the four-part series, “Who We Are: The Relationships that Make Us,” hosted by the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the McGrath Institute from the University of Notre Dame. Part 4 is about our relationship with the Church. You do not have to have attended the first three sessions to attend this last one. Registration is free but required. Dinner will be provided. The event will be held at St. Eugene Hall at Grotto SA (5712 Blanco Road, Building 42, San Antonio, TX 78216 - directions) from 6:30-9 p.m. | | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Photo: Veronica Markland for Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Harrison and Brittany Barnes and the Spurs Coyote gathered at the Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center (GCC) on March 11 for a ribbon cutting and court unveiling, which includes a new playing surface, an upgraded AV system and landscaping surrounding the court. The upgrades came as the result of a generous gift from the Harrison and Brittany Barnes Community Fund, aimed at refurbishing the sport court at the GCC and enhancing it with a new audio-visual system and projector. This contribution will significantly benefit the After School Program and has the potential to enrich the entire community. With this upgrade, Catholic Charities aims to create an even more vibrant and inclusive environment that fosters engagement and connection. Harrison Barnes, a player for the San Antonio Spurs, is known not only for his skills on the court but also for his commitment to philanthropic efforts through his foundation. His dedication to changing lives through love and gratitude resonates deeply with the mission of Catholic Charities, and the organization is grateful for his support. | | St. Mary’s University signed a memorandum of understanding on March 8 with Tomas Bata University in the Czech Republic city of Zlín, bringing the two institutions together to enhance international understanding and education. Tomas Bata University is a public university with more than 9,000 students who study with faculty focused on six areas: technology, management and economics, multimedia communications, applied informatics, humanities, and logistics and crisis management. The agreement encourages the two universities to establish a framework for academic and scientific cooperation, which will provide participating students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to study, teach and research, and benefit from the academic and cultural environment in the United States and Czech Republic. | |
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