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. | |
Saint of the Day — St. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga | |
Image: The Vocation of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga | Guercino | |
The Lord can make saints anywhere, even amid the brutality and license of Renaissance life. Florence was the “mother of piety” for Aloysius Gonzaga despite his exposure to a “society of fraud, dagger, poison, and lust.” As a son of a princely family, he grew up in royal courts and army camps. His father wanted Aloysius to be a military hero. | |
Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Memoria de San Luis Gonzaga, religioso | |
Por aquel entonces, Atalía, madre del rey Ocozías, viendo que había muerto su hijo, decidió exterminar a toda la familia real. Pero Yehosebá, hija del rey Joram y hermana de Ocozías, tomó a su sobrino Joás y lo sacó a escondidas de entre los hijos del rey, cuando los estaban asesinando, para ocultarlo de Atalía. Escondió al niño y a su nodriza, y así el niño pudo escapar de la muerte. Seis años estuvo oculto con ella en el templo del Señor, y entre tanto Atalía reinó en el país. | | | |
The Holy See - Pope Francis | |
Colbert and Fallon share their experience of seeing the pope | |
AFP Photo / Vatican Media | Among the familiar faces were Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jim Gaffigan, and Conan O'Brien — all Catholics — as well as other big names in the entertainment world, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Whoopi Goldberg, and Chris Rock. | |
Message from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS | |
 |  | The Church must see secularization as an opportunity for renewal and evangelization through a more authentic faith. As Teacher and Mother, the Church calls for a new evangelization that reaches out to those who have become indifferent or hostile to religion. “The commemoration of the half millennium of evangelization,” said St. John Paul II, “will have its full significance if it is your commitment as bishops, together with your presbytery and faithful, not of re-evangelization, but of a new evangelization; new in its ardor, in its methods, in its expression.” The present situation is much like the Tower of Babel, where everyone distrusts everyone else and the frustration of our natural desire to communicate becomes exasperating. We seem to be left with no alternative, but to commit to using a deeper and more meaningful language, which everyone can understand. We must work for a renewed Church that is more focused on evangelization, mission, and serving the poor. No one can resist the joy that comes from having encountered Christ. The Lord is the source of our zeal to share this joy with others.
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Day of Reflection for Criminal Justice Ministers | Saturday, June 29 | |
Christians have a long history of moving beyond personal and collective trauma to find hope and compassion in Jesus. As prison volunteers, we must develop a greater awareness of resilience’s nature, its biblical roots, and ways to access its dynamism as a profound spiritual and religious reality. This will enable us to assist our brothers and sisters to become more resilient Christians. The archdiocese invites volunteers in Criminal Justice Ministry to join us for this free Day of Reflection featuring our keynote speaker Father Daniel Renaud, OMI, and testimonies from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. | |
Assembly 2024: Walking United in Christ | Registration opens in archdiocese July 1 | |
Save the date for Assembly 2024 on Saturday, October 26, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of San Antonio in 1874! We will gather at St. Mary’s University to celebrate this extraordinary and momentous occasion in the life of the local church! Celebrate a historic Mass with the bishops of Texas and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S. Honor the local church through dynamic presentations illuminating the past, present, and future of the archdiocese. Explore an exhibition of treasured artifacts from the archdiocesan archives. Savor delicious food and enjoy unforgettable fellowship! | |
Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio: The Commemorative Book is Arriving Soon!
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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, we’re happy to announce the upcoming release of the commemorative book, "Treasures of the Archdiocese of San Antonio".
Parish pre-ordered books: Shipments coordinated with the parishes through Editions du Signe, the book publisher, and Cathco Services, the company responsible for delivery, are anticipated to arrive at churches between June 17-July 5.
Promote the book: Please find a media kit to help promote the book to your parish community on our website. The media kit includes social media content, a flyer, and an order form.
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A century and a half of faith | |
The 2024 Archdiocese of San Antonio Official Catholic Directory | Almost sold out! | |
Almost sold out! 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 visit our website or contact Mandy Franco at mandy.franco@archsa.org or (210) 734-1610. | |
Archdiocesan presbyteral appointments for 2024 | All appointments effective July 1 | |
Catholic Television of San Antonio | |
Flag Day at Catholic Life Insurance | |
Photo: Veronica Markland for Catholic Television of San Antonio | A Catholic Life Insurance tradition dating back to 1993, the Flag Day celebration is an annual tradition commemorating the adoption of the United States flag, instituted in 1777. This year’s gathering was held June 14 at the Catholic Life Insurance headquarters building. The event reminded everyone of the price of freedom, while paying tribute to the nation, heroes –veterans, and all who died serving this country. To coincide with the event, Catholic Life Insurance sponsored a Flag Day poster and video content, and the Girl Scouts commemorative Flag Day patch contest, which is open to youths ages 5 to 18. This year’s theme was “Celebrating America’s Heroes.” Presentation took place, followed by a catered picnic lunch and live music. | |
SWBC partnered with the Catholic Charities St. Stephen’s CARE Center on June 14 to stock the food pantry and clothes closet as part of their annual United Way giving campaign. Partners ensure that Catholic Charities has the resources and support to offer assistance so that volunteers can prepare to serve and welcome each and every neighbor in need with a smile. For more information, visit the website at https://www.ccaosa.org/volunteer-now/ or call Volunteer Services at (210) 222-1294.
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Save the date: Saturday, October 26 | |
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