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. | | In Observance of Independence Day, the Pastoral Ministry Center will be closed on Friday, July 3. | |
| The Holy See | Pope Leo XIV | | Pope Leo XIV closes consistory with appeal to help world find God’s paths to peace | | Photo credit: Vatican Media | | Pope Leo XIV on June 27 thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during their two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections on war, poverty, and social fragmentation as well as deeper wounds such as loneliness and loss of meaning. | | Message from Archbishop Gustavo
García-Siller, MSpS | |
| |  | Volunteers serve, organize, and show up before dawn and stay long after dark. That humility is not a weakness. It is the very door through which the Holy Spirit enters and gives more than was asked. You come to give, and you discover you have received the greater gift. Service does not deplete you; it returns to you transformed. Pope Leo XIV, speaking to volunteers, called every act of service “a responsibility that consecrates every encounter with another as a kairós, a unique and unrepeatable moment of grace in which to love, which must not be lost or postponed.” Every hour you have given has been exactly that — a kairós, a moment that could not wait, and one that has already begun to heal someone’s life, perhaps even your own. Giving makes us aware that we are visible to the Lord’s eyes. Your volunteer hours are not generosity flowing in one direction, but an exchange of love in which, trying to become visible to God, you become more aware of God’s presence to you. Let your service become part of offertory at the Eucharist — handed over, blessed, broken open for others, and somehow multiplied. So here is the word for the road ahead: keep saying yes, quietly, faithfully, without needing to be seen — for one humble word, spoken in trust, can move the heart of God. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the lowly, teach us to serve as your Son has served — with one word, one heart, one love.
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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 and 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, 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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Monthly Community Camino
Saturday, July 11, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., from Mission Concepción to Mission San José
| | Let’s walk together again. Join us as we walk along the San Antonio River from Mission Concepción to Mission San José. Walk in appreciation for the women and men who serve our country as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, remember the rich heritage of the missions, woven into the fabric of our country, and rejoice in the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. Along this journey of reflection, prayer, and celebration, we are reminded that faith calls us not only to appreciate God’s blessings but also to share them with others. In that spirit, we invite each pilgrim to bring a canned good to support a local food pantry, extending Christ’s love and care to neighbors in need. Come walk with us. Check in begins at 6 a.m. at the Padre Margil Pilgrimage Center (directions). | | Catholic Television of San Antonio | | Photo: Veronica Markland | Today's Catholic Newspaper | | St. Mary’s University has announced a new high school dual credit partnership with Holy Cross of San Antonio during a signing ceremony June 23 at the St. Mary’s Welcome Center. Beginning this Fall, qualifying Holy Cross juniors and seniors will be able to take dual credit courses on the St. Mary’s University campus, earning both high school and college credit. Students may take up to two courses per semester, not to exceed eight credit hours per semester, with a maximum of 29 credit hours available through the program. St. Mary’s University currently partners with the other four Catholic high schools in San Antonio to offer dual credit courses on the high school campuses. This new partnership with Holy Cross marks the first time St. Mary’s will welcome dual credit students to take courses on the university’s campus rather than at their high school. Courses will be held during the school day and will include a range of offerings approved by the university, including many in the liberal arts. Fall 2026 course options include U.S. government, algebra, history, environmental science, criminal justice, global affairs, philosophy, Spanish, theology, literature and more. | | Catholic Charites, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. hosted the Hope for the Hill Country distribution event at Notre Dame School June 27. Clients who pre-registered were able to drive through and receive food, household supplies and gift cards. As the Hill Country community marks one year since the devastating disaster, Catholic Charities, remains committed to supporting affected families through ongoing assistance. Recognizing that recovery is a long-term process, the organization continues to provide food assistance, household supplies, and gift cards to pre-registered households impacted by the disaster. “Our work does not end after the immediate aftermath,” said Ada Saenz, president/CEO of Catholic Charities. “We are here to support Hill Country families throughout their recovery and beyond.” For more information regarding this event or to learn about the ongoing programs and services provided by Catholic Charities visit the website www.ccaosa.org | |
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!
- 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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