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.

Brothers and sisters:

If Christ is preached as raised from the dead,

how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead?

If there is no resurrection of the dead,

then neither has Christ been raised.

And if Christ has not been raised, then empty too is our preaching;

empty, too, your faith.

Pope Francis offers comfort to a young man during a meeting with a group of people supported by various charitable organizations, at the Indonesian bishops’ conference headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 5. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

In many dioceses, the local celebration of World Youth Day takes place on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, which is one month before Pope Francis officially opens the Jubilee Year. He's tied the two celebrations together in a message to the world's young people.

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As we approach the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of San Antonio and its central celebration Assembly 2024: Walking United in Christ let us contemplate “the strong foundations left by all who have preceded us” by reading about our history.

Leading up to the Assembly on October 26 and in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the diocese, Today’s Catholic Newspaper would like to hear your story! Do you have a story to share about the archdiocese, it's history, or what the local Church means to you? Submit your story using this form.

Now 50 percent off! The directory includes: Parish information and Mass schedules; updated clergy assignments and a listing of religious orders and organizations; sections dedicated to archdiocesan, educational and health services; and information about priests, deacons, brothers and women religious. Pick up your order at the Pastoral Ministry Center or have it shipped to you. Click here to order yours today. Need more information, contact Mandy Franco at mandy.franco@archsa.org or (210) 734-1610.

Young Adults are invited to a four-part series beginning tonight September 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Pius X Church (7734 Robin Rest Dr., San Antonio, TX 78209 - directions) titled Who We Are: The Relationships that Make Us. In collaboration between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and the Office of Young Adult Ministry, we invite you to register today.

The Beyond Cana weekend provides time away, the time with your spouse, and the time with your God. The ministry prayerfully endeavors to provide life-long tools to renew and strengthen Christ-centered marriages from a Catholic perspective, with an understanding of marriage as sacrament. Scholarships available upon request and spaces are limited. Deposit of $175 due by September 23. The cost is $349 per couple which includes hotel, breakfasts, one lunch, snacks, drinks and retreat supplies. The event runs from 1 p.m., Friday and ends after 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

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The Indian Catholic community of San Antonio celebrated Our Lady of Vailankanni (Our Lady of Good Health) with a Mass, procession, and lunch with Archbishop Gustavo at St. Matthew Church on September 7. Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in Vailankanni, a town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 

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It had been five years since Assumption Seminary last held a gala, but they are thrilled to be back with recent festivities held at the University of the Incarnate Word Skyroom September 6. With rector Father Jim Myers, PSS, at the helm, along with a distinguished council of formators, the seminary is looking toward a bright future. There are 37 accomplished and intelligent men in formation — from the Archdiocese of San Antonio to dioceses across the country — and the institution brings strong leadership and servant hearts to the Catholic Church. The Assumption Gala served as a reminder that it could not operate without the support and prayers of donors.

In this issue:

• Catholic Schools - Plans unveiled for new building at St. James the Apostle campus.
• Lay Ministry - One hundred thirty five commissioned and installed at two Masses.
• Assembly - As October 26 event nears learn more about apostolic nuncio, anniversary book.

To find more archdiocesan events and activities visit our website, https://archsa.org/events.

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