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 urges Christians and Muslims to turn indifference into solidarity | | Pope Leo XIV called on Christians and Muslims to resist the growing danger of apathy in modern society, warning May 11 that the constant stream of images of human suffering can “dull our hearts rather than stir them” and urging believers to “transform indifference into solidarity.” | | Message from Archbishop Gustavo
García-Siller, MSpS | |
| |  | You are nourished at the table in the Eucharist — the same table where the Lord Jesus gathers His Body, the same breaking of bread that makes us one. The Spirit of Truth will testify — and so will you — in a world that sometimes does not want to hear. You will encounter indifference more than hostility, quiet resistance more than open persecution. And yet the Lord Jesus says: “I have told you this so that you may not fall away.” He does not spare you the difficulty; He gives you the map before the journey. That is not a threat — that is a gift. So where do you stand? You stand inside the Paschal Mystery — baptism, Eucharist, the dying and rising that is every faithful ministry — and you are sent outward from that center. Not as lone voices, but as one heart, one mind, one Body. Be always seeking more: more unity, deeper communion, more fruitfulness. Never settle for less than what the Spirit is offering. The harvest is real. The door is open. Go forth from the altar knowing that you are accompanied. Our Lady of Guadalupe said to St. Juan Diego, “Am I not here, I who am your Mother?” She walks with you still.
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The Pentecost Novena begins Today: Pray with Archbishop Gustavo
Pentecost Vigil Mass on Saturday, May 23, at 5 p.m., at Church of the Holy Spirit
| | From today through Saturday, May 23, the Universal Church joins Mary and the Apostles in the upper room, praying continuously for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Archbishop Gustavo invites you to pray the Pentecost Novena with him each day. This is the oldest novena in the Church, first made at the direction of the Lord himself when he sent his apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit. Each day prepares our hearts to receive the gifts of the Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. Pray alone, pray with your family, or pray with your parish. Follow along with daily videos and resources online. We hope you will join us at the archdiocesan Vigil Mass of Pentecost next Saturday, May 23, at Church of the Holy Spirit (directions), where this Novena will reach its fulfillment. | | |
High School Graduations Broadcast begins Today
May 15 - June 8
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When a Family Carries an Invisible Weight
Saturday, May 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Jude Church
| | The grief of having a loved one in prison, on probation, or returning home is real, and it is often carried in silence. Spouses fall asleep alone. Children ask questions that have no easy answers. Parents wonder what they could have done differently. In Matthew 25, the Lord names this reality directly when he tells his disciples, "I was in prison and you visited me." His care extends not only to the one inside the walls but to every family member who waits, prays, and hopes for their return. The archdiocesan Criminal Justice Ministry invites you to Families United in Faith, a morning of sharing, support, prayer, and healing at St. Jude Church (directions). A free breakfast is provided. All are welcome. | | |
A Mass for Persons with Disabilities
Saturday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m., at St. Luke Church
| | Every person is made in God's image, and that dignity comes before anything we can measure, achieve, or contribute. It is the first word the Church speaks about every one of us, and it shapes how we gather. On Saturday, May 30, Archbishop Gustavo will celebrate the annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities at St. Luke Church (directions). People with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers are warmly invited to a sensory-friendly liturgy that includes softer music, shorter readings, and a calm, judgment-free space. Pope Leo XIV reminds us that on every human face “there is the reflection of the Creator's goodness, a light that no darkness can erase.” All are welcome. | | |
Worship on the River Returns in One Month!
Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m., at San Fernando Cathedral
| | The next gathering of the quarterly young adult ministry will be next month. Join us at San Fernando Cathedral (directions) at 6:30 p.m. for Adoration, praise and worship, reconciliation, and dinner. All young adults (ages 18-39) are welcome. Reminder: Parking is free downtown every Tuesday evening at all city-owned parking. | | |
2026 ACTS National Conference
September 17-19 at St. Rose of Lima Church
Register before Saturday, May 15 today to take advantage of early bird pricing!
| | The ACTS National Conference is an event offered for fellowship, connection, and renewal. Gather at St. Rose of Lima Church (directions) with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ for an inspiring weekend and be restored in spirit. Student and adult pricing are available. Registration for clergy is free. Final registration deadline is August 31. | | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Photo: Veronica Markland for Today's Catholic Newspaper | | Valerie Perez was on location for “15 on 15” on May 8 at the St. Paul Community Center with Virginia Mata, archdiocesan director for Life and Social Justice Ministries in the Department of Pastoral Ministries, to discuss a special event tailored for expecting mothers. It was the Mother’s Community Resource Fair the following day which brought together local groups who offer assistance with baby supplies, adoption services, and job training, in addition to providing the opportunity to sign up for free ultrasounds, pregnancy tests, parenting classes, and more. | | Photo: Veronica Markland for Today's Catholic Newspaper | | A dozen men who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate took an important step in their vocational journey before they receive holy orders on June 21. The 12 candidates for ordination accompanied by their wives made a profession of faith and signed an Oath of Fidelity with Archbishop Gustavo during vespers service on May 5 at San Fernando Cathedral. | |
Today's Catholic Newspaper
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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.
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Purchase your book now and take home or pass along a piece of history!
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- 9.65” x 11.81”
- Soft cover – glossy paper – 440 pages
- Full color throughout
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