Ver este correo electrónico en español: Haga clic aquí para abrir el correo en un navegador y, a continuación, utilice la función de traducción del navegador. | | 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 says evil crumbles when the Gospel is lived out | | Pope Leo XIV said June 14 that when the Gospel is proclaimed and lived out, evil gives way before the power of the risen Christ. | | Message from Archbishop Gustavo
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| |  | Friar Antonio Margil de Jesús walked these lands barefoot, with no baggage other than the Gospel and a burning heart; it will soon be 300 years since he was called to the Father’s house on August 6, 1726. Eight centuries ago, a young nobleman in Lisbon stripped himself of comfort and became a friar who would shake continents with nothing but the Word of God and love for the poor. This archdiocese — 100 years old in its dignity, ancient in its faith — continues that same barefoot walk. Saint Anthony arrived at Assisi unnoticed, asked for the least assignment, and waited. Then one Sunday, compelled by obedience, he opened his mouth – and the Holy Spirit did the rest. His tongue, as his first biographer wrote, began to move with such wisdom that all were struck with astonishment. He had become, in the words of Pope Gregory IX, an Ark of the Covenant — not because he accumulated knowledge, but because he gave everything away. Pope Leo XIV, writing on the love for the poor, reminds us that “contact with those who are lowly and powerless is a fundamental way of encountering the Lord of history.” Anthony proved this every day in Padua — spending hours in the confessional, working for debtors, standing between the powerless and their oppressors. The harvest was abundant; he labored until his body failed at 36. You are the protagonists of this city and this archdiocese. Catholic Charities, our parishes, our schools – sent into every corner of this harvest. The Kingdom of God is at hand.
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Summer Events for College Students
Wednesdays and Thursdays through the End of July
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Calling all college students! Your summer just got a major upgrade! Are you home from college or just free for the summer? Join archdiocesan Campus Ministry for a summer full of faith, friends, and fun! Every Wednesday, swing by the St. Anthony Catholic Student Center (directions) for Adoration & Confession followed by Mass. It’s the perfect midweek reset for your soul. Then join us on Thursdays for various activities including floating the Guadalupe River, cheering on the San Antonio Missions, a service project, and more. Find the schedule online and sign up to the GroupMe for additional details.
Whether you’re home for the summer or here year-round, come grow in community and faith. No registration needed — just show up. Let’s make this summer one to remember – together in faith and fellowship.
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Teach a Child to Pray, and the Whole Parish Changes
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Oblate School of Theology
| | Tomorrow, Father Will Combs, BBD, will share what he has learned from 22 years of guiding children toward the Eucharist at St. Mary Magdalene Parish and School. Prayer is the first language of discipleship, and the way a child first learns it shapes the rest of their life. Alongside him, Father Martin Pablo will open his work on Sensory-Friendly Mass, a ministry that helps families of children with sensory needs encounter the liturgy without barriers. Catechists, parents, and ministry leaders will leave Oblate School of Theology (directions) with practical tools and a renewed sense of why this work matters. | | |
Mini Nun Run for Catholic Women Open to Discerning Religious Life
Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| | Want to know more about religious life? Women ages 18-35 are invited to spend time with us and get questions answered. The day will begin at the Discalced Carmelite Monastery, followed by Mass at Little Flower Basilica and lunch at Blessed Sacrament Convent. We will visit two convents, experience cloistered monastic life and apostolic community life while spending time with a variety of Sisters from various congregations. There will be time for personal prayer, communal prayer, and Eucharistic Adoration. Email Sister Kara Davis, DC, with any questions. | | |
Vocation of a Catechist: Formation on Zoom for Ministry Leaders
Thursday, July 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Offered in English & Spanish
| | Who are we as catechists, and how do we help others encounter Jesus? Join us for a one-hour formation to pray and reflect on the heart of our calling as catechists. Together, we'll explore our role in facilitating a personal encounter with Christ and renewing our sense of purpose in this beautiful ministry. As Pope Leo XIV reminds us, "Because friendship with Jesus gives us joy, sets us free and helps us see, step by step, the vocation and the path that God has planned for each of us" (June 10, 2026). Whether you're new to catechesis or have served for years, this is a time to be refreshed, encouraged, and reconnected to the "why" behind your ministry. | | |
Forming Catechists in the Heart of the Good Shepherd
Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Boerne
| | Those who form our youngest disciples carry a tender and demanding vocation. The Found Sheep Central Texas CGS Group invites catechists and formation leaders to a two-day workshop, Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). Led by Chip DeLorenzo, M.Ed., author of the book by the same title, the gathering offers practical tools for building a community of mutual respect, setting limits with kindness and firmness, and guiding children toward self-regulation, cooperation, and independence. Whether you serve in an atrium, a classroom, or a parish faith formation program, you will find approaches that invite cooperation rather than power struggles. Catechists will leave St. Peter the Apostle Church (directions) ready to accompany the children entrusted to them with patience and confidence, in the gentle manner of the Good Shepherd who knows each one by name. Registration is $90 and includes lunch both days and a copy of Chip's book. | | |
A Day for Mothers and Daughters
Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at St. Matthew Church
| | Every mother of a growing daughter recognizes the same quiet question. When will she ask? What will I say? The archdiocese, in partnership with Natural Womanhood, hosts the Period Genius Workshop at St. Matthew Church (directions). The day is built for fifth and sixth grade girls and their mothers, gathering for body literacy, cycle awareness, and meaningful conversation in a Catholic setting. There are no awkward surprises. Just a clear, age-appropriate framework, presented by Catholic mother of five Jackie Aguilar, that helps your daughter understand her body and helps you lead the conversation with confidence. We hope you will join us at the very beginning. | |
San Antonio Missions Catholic Night
Tuesday, September 1, at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium
| | Get ready for an evening filled with faith, family, and fun! Join us for San Antonio Missions Catholic Night on September 1. We have reserved special seating just for you and your loved ones to ensure a fantastic game experience at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium (directions). Bring your family, meet new friends, and enjoy an evening of faith and fellowship at the ballpark. The first pitch will be thrown out by Archbishop Gustavo! Let’s make this evening unforgettable! Mark your calendars today. We can’t wait to see you there! | | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Habitat for Humanity San Antonio celebrated the completion of 15 affordable homes in its newest Eastside neighborhood — Pope Leo Village — on June 12 with volunteers including Spurs Sports & Entertainment staff, Holt Group employees, David Robinson, Fellowship students and other community partners, as well as elected officials. Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is on schedule to build 52 homes this year to combat the need for affordable homeownership in Bexar and Guadalupe Counties. This event provided supporters and Habitat families with the opportunity to celebrate their commitment to affordable homeownership. | | Credit: Veronica Markland for Today's Catholic Newspaper | The archdiocese celebrated the ordination of 12 men to the sacred order of the diaconate through the imposition of hands at the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Archbishop Gustavo on June 13 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church. Concelebrants at the liturgy were Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak and Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda. Newly ordained deacons and their wives are Angelo Rene Bustamante (Eliza), Raul Cervantes (Sandra), John J. Earnhardt (Denise), Francisco Galvan, Jr. (Elsa), Francisco Guizar (Ana Laura), Byron Hanks (Irma), Rodrigo Hernandez (Maria Emilia), Eloy LaQue, II (Jannett), Mario Mata (Irene), Kenneth L. Medellin (Debbie), Angel Ramirez (Nubia), and Raul Domingo Ruelas (Karen). | |
Today's Catholic Newspaper
| | Today’s Catholic Newspaper is published bi-weekly on Friday (except in June and August when one issue is published/month). Save now through the end of June! Subscribe to receive 22 issues for only $20/year. In July, the price will increase to $22/year, so don’t miss out. Subscribe online or contact Mandy Franco for information. | |
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!
- Published by Editions du Signe | ISBN: 978-2-7468-4515-2
- 9.65” x 11.81”
- Soft cover – glossy paper – 440 pages
- Full color throughout
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