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| |  | “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” echoed the living Word of God as Jesus stepped forward to fulfill His mission, revealing the immense love of the Father for every one of us. We are invited, through the proclamation of the mysteries of His Passion, Death, and Resurrection, to evangelize the evangelized — proclaiming our personal encounter with a Savior who conquers death and restores hope. Let our joy be rooted not in possessions, but in the loving embrace of one who walks with us, carrying our burdens as He carries the Cross. Young people among us, your voices and energy renew our mission. Your fearless testimony of faith reminds us that in Christ the heart remains forever young and full of hope. Proclaim that following Jesus is not only a joyful celebration but also a commitment to serve and transform our society. Let our prayer be a testament to our shared hope and to the enduring power of God’s love — a love so profound that it overcomes all sorrow and turns every mourning into dancing. Pope Francis has said, “There is no negotiating with the cross: one either embraces it or rejects it. By his self-abasement, Jesus wanted to open up to us the path of faith and to precede us on that path. The first to follow him on that path was his mother, Mary, the first disciple.” May the comforting embrace of Our Lady of Guadalupe convey to us her courage.
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This morning
The Passion of Christ
Good Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m
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Archbishop Gustavo and Father Carlos Velázquez, cathedral rector, invite the faithful to the annual re-enactment of Passion of Christ. The procession begins at Travis Park and ends at San Fernando Cathedral in Main Plaza with the Crucifixion.
Watch the broadcast online at ctsa.tv, on CTSA Spectrum channel 15, or join us in person.
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Catholic Medical Association Monthly Meeting
April 24 at 6 p.m
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All Catholic healthcare professionals are invited to the monthly meeting of the Catholic Medical Association. The meeting will start with Mass at Mission Concepción followed by dinner and a talk at El Camino de San Antonio Missions’ Pope Francis Center. The group will hear from Girard Migeon and Jackie Aguilar from Natural Womanhood on The Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Gifts of Authentic Women's Health. Click here to RSVP for free or email Dr. Ann Thyssen Daniel (note any food allergies and if bringing children).
Membership and many leadership positions are open to all healthcare professionals who are interested in practicing healthcare from a fully Catholic perspective, from chaplains, those in hospital ministry, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, social workers, medical assistants, researchers, and others. Please email Dr. Ann Thyssen Daniel for information.
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Jubilee Mass & Eucharistic Pilgrimage for Youth and Young Adults
April 26
"Finding Hope in the Call"
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What does it mean to “rest like Jesus and in Jesus”? Spend time in Eucharistic contemplation during this holy Jubilee Year.
Join Archbishop Gustavo and Auxiliary Bishop Gary Janak from 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 as we celebrate the Archdiocesan Jubilee Mass for Youth & Young Adults at San Fernando Cathedral followed by a silent Eucharistic pilgrimage to Mission Concepción and a synodal encounter at the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center. Bus transportation from Mission Concepción to the cathedral will begin at 6:30 a.m.
Registration is free and includes bus transportation and lunch. Those who registered before April 1 will receive a T-shirt.
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CTSA’s Annual Leadership Luncheon
April 30 at noon
Register now!
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CTSA invites you to their annual Leadership Luncheon as they recognize Father Dennis D. Aréchiga from St. Mark the Evangelist Church with the St. John Vianney Award, and Jorge Cortez of La Familia Cortez Restaurants (posthumously) with the Leadership in Communications Award.
Table sponsorships and individual seats are available. Register online, by mail, or call Janet Mefrige at (210) 734-1938. RSVP by Friday, April 18.
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Mary Calls Us to be Holy:
A Weekend Retreat for the Deaf Community
May 2-4
| | All deaf Catholic are invited to this ASL-only retreat at the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) led by Father Mike Depcik, OSFS, a Deaf priest from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. All meals are included. Overnight stay is optional. Spouses attending together who choose to stay overnight will share the same room. Single attendees who choose to stay overnight will be roomed with another single attendee of the same gender. | |
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
Visit San Fernando Cathedral
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San Fernando Cathedral has been the center of life in San Antonio since the cornerstone was laid between 1738 and 1750. The original walls of the historic structure were incorporated into the present-day Cathedral in the 1800’s. While not a mission, this church was closely connected to all missions. As the oldest continuous functioning Cathedral in the United States, San Fernando represents the heart of San Antonio, past and present.
Pilgrims will be able to stand at the historical center of San Antonio—designated by a marker on the floor—and may also visit the sarcophagus of the Alamo heroes.
Plan your visit to San Fernando Cathedral and learn more about the Jubilee Year of Hope.
| | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Holy Week began in the archdiocese with Archbishop Gustavo celebrating the 8 a.m. Spanish and 10 a.m. English liturgies at San Fernando Cathedral. | | A small way to honor a big impact was how Catholic Charities described its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, held April 12 at The Whitley Theological Center on the campus of Oblate School of Theology, recognizing the dedication of those who help serve the community in powerful and meaningful ways. Dr. Charlotte Immenschuh, chair of the Board of Directors for Catholic Charities, emceed the event, President/CEO J. Antonio Fernández presented awards, and Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, prayed the invocation. | |
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