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. | |
Feast of St. John Bosco | January 31 | |
O glorious Saint John Bosco, who in order to lead young people to the feet of the divine Master and to mold them in the light of faith and Christian morality didst heroically sacrifice thyself to the very end of thy life and didst set up a proper religious Institute destined to endure and to bring to the farthest boundaries of the earth thy glorious work, obtain also for us from Our Lord a holy love for young people who are exposed to so many seductions in order that we may generously spend ourselves in supporting them against the snares of the devil, in keeping them safe from the dangers of the world, and in guiding them, pure and holy, in the path that leads to God. | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, MSpS | |
| |  | As Christians, we gather each Sunday because it is the day when God’s eternity breaks into our time. Sunday is not only the end and the beginning of our week, but also its heart and fullness. In the Eucharist, we encounter the living Jesus — the Alpha and the Omega — who makes Himself present among us. Through Him, the Kingdom of God is here, and we are called to live as its citizens. The gifts we bring — diverse though they may be — must serve the unity and vitality of this body. When one member suffers, all suffer. When one rejoices, all rejoice. We are called to make of our week — every week — the opportunity for the Lord Jesus — who breaks into our lives every Sunday — present to everyone. As we reflect on the life and mission of Jesus, we must ask ourselves: What is our role in His project of salvation? Jesus calls us to be a people of encounter — encountering Him in prayer and in the faces of the poor, the marginalized, and those yearning for their dignity to be upheld. Let us embrace this “today” of salvation. May the Spirit of the Lord anoint us to bring good news to the world.
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Around the Archdiocese of San Antonio | |
Pathway to Grace: An Evening of Prayer | Friday, January 31 | 6 p.m | |
El Camino de San Antonio Missions will host Pathway to Grace, a prayer service with the Capuchin Franciscans in San Antonio. The program begins with a presentation about the pilgrim year of hope, followed by a procession to Mission Concepción where Mass, reconciliation, and Eucharistic Adoration will be available followed by a reception at the Pilgrimage Center. There is no RSVP needed for this event. If you have questions, contact Binisa Zentella at Binisa.Zentella@archsa.org or (210) 335-1884. | |
Families United in Faith Retreat | Saturday, February 8 | 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | |
Are you struggling with the incarceration of a loved one? Join other families who share your same struggle for an inspiring time of fellowship and spiritual reflection and renewal. Featuring guest speaker and author of Light through the Bars, Father Babychan Arackathara, MSFA. The retreat will include Mass, complimentary breakfast, success stories from a former probation officer, group sharing, coping in faith, contemplation and reflection, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. | |
Mass in Celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage | Saturday, February 8 | 5:30 p.m. | |
Archbishop Gustavo invites all married couples to celebrate and recognize the sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, Feb. 8, at St. Luke Church (directions). This is an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This is going to be a bilingual Mass and Archbishop Gustavo will give a special blessing to married couples. | |
Hatred as a Contagious and Destructive Disease | February 17-20 | |
The Justice, Peace, and Creation Office of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word invite all to hear Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, an internationally respected researcher, teacher, and physician who wrote I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity after the tragic killing of his daughters. He promotes forgiveness, compassion, and spiritual wellness. You’re invited for a panel discussion with health care professionals (Monday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.); the “Lift a Daughter-For Life” Benefit Dinner” (Tues., Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.); and an Executive Book Review on I Shall Not Hate (Wed., Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m.) Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Elie Wiesel said about Abuelaish’s book, “This story is a necessary lesson against hatred and revenge.” For more information, contact Sister Martha Ann Kirk kirk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 883-5934. | |
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope | Visit the St. Anthony Catholic Student Center at UTSA | |
The Universal Church is now celebrating a Jubilee Year, a time for spiritual renewal and deeper faith. Under Pope Francis' leadership, the Jubilee Year 2025 celebrates the beauty and traditions of the Church. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is excited to celebrate this special occasion with the global Church! Join spiritually by participating either in these archdiocesan celebrations or in those planned in your local community. | |
This week, we highlight the St. Anthony Catholic Student Center at UTSA, one of our 23 Jubilee pilgrimage sites, the only Catholic student center in the archdiocese, and the only faith center at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Nestled around beautiful trees, the Catholic Student Center (directions) offers space for Mass, reconciliation, adoration, fellowship, and a meditation garden. Fixed behind the altar, visitors can view a life-size San Damiano Cross replica that was hand-painted by former students of UTSA who were inspired and transformed by the Holy Spirit in Campus Ministry. | |
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Photo: Provided for Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
Although it was not a blizzard we did see some of the white stuff blanket our area, however, it was extremely cold. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston received more snow than we did here, and we’ll show you what they got in terms of winter precipitation. | |
Photo: Veronica Markland for Today's Catholic Newspaper | |
A Mass and Holy Hour for Life at Prince of Peace Church January 23 offered the faithful of the archdiocese an opportunity to gather and pray for continued legal protection of the unborn, for care for expectant mothers and families in need, and for the community to recognize the most vulnerable. Archbishop Gustavo led Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. | |
Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio: A Commemorative Book
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Archdiocese of San Antonio Directory 2025: Request for Updates | |
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Today's Catholic Newspaper is updating the Archdiocese of San Antonio Directory 2025 now. Please email your parish, organization, or health services updates to communications@archsa.org using the subject line "Directory 2025" by February 7.
The Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Directory includes updated clergy assignments, archdiocesan services, educational services, health services, contact information and Mass schedules for urban and rural parishes, priests, deacons, brothers, women religious and more.
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