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Blessed Anacleto González Flores, martyr of the religious persecution that Mexico experienced in the 1920s.

San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico

Jul 10, 2025

By David Ramos

The Archdiocese of San Antonio will commemorate the 137th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Anacleto González Flores, the patron... Read more

Camp Mystic alumnae sing songs after a memorial service on July 7, 2025, for the young campers who perished in floods last week.

Faith communities hold memorial services for flood victims in Texas 

Jul 8, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The church and school communities of the Texas Hill Country flood victims are rallying in support of the families with... Read more

The Guadalupe River, already spilling over its banks on July 4, 2025, (left), rose to a record breaking 47.4 feet on July 5 (right).

2 sisters, Catholic school students, lost in Texas flood remembered for faith and kindness

Jul 7, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Two sisters who attended St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas were among the victims of the Texas Hill Country flash... Read more

Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.

Catholics mobilize aid after historic flash floods devastate Texas Hill Country

Jul 5, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

“At this time it is unknown how many have been affected by rising water levels along rivers and creeks,” the... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

San Antonio archbishop deletes some social media posts about Gaza war

May 9, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

In posts on X, Archbishop Gustavo García-Sillar expressed solidarity with Palestinians while also appearing to conflate the Jewish people with... Read more

Groups of migrants wait outside the Migrant Resource Center to receive food from San Antonio Catholic Charities on Sept. 19, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds

Apr 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Rep. Henry Cuellar and Rep. Monica de la Cruz accused the San Antonio Catholic relief group of an inappropriate use... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, of San Antonio.

San Antonio archbishop bans retreat center for ‘false teachings’ against Pope Francis

Mar 18, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s disciplinary action follows the apostolate’s publication of several messages on its website. Read more

San Fernando Cathedral is the mother cathedral of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

San Antonio Archdiocese removes two priests over allegations of child sex abuse

Aug 14, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Father Alejandro Ortega and Father Jesus Eduardo “Lalo” Martinez-Solis were both accused of sexually abusing minors. Read more

The first day of school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Uvalde, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022.

Back-to-school in Uvalde means Catholic school scholarships for hurting families

Aug 18, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

A Catholic charity with a longtime link to Uvalde has funded 30 scholarships so that students may attend the local... Read more

Antonio Fernandez, CEO of Catholic Charities San Antonio, aids a migrant following the death of dozens of people abandoned in a truck.

Catholic Charities San Antonio aiding survivors and their families after Texas migrant deaths

Jun 30, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Following the discovery of the bodies of more than 50 migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio,... Read more

In this aerial view, members of law enforcement investigate a tractor trailer on June 27, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. According to reports, at least 46 people, who are believed migrant workers from Mexico, were found dead in an abandoned tractor trailer. Over a dozen victims were found alive, suffering from heat stroke and taken to local hospitals.

San Antonio archbishop to preside at memorial Mass after Texas migrant deaths

Jun 29, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Following the discovery of dozens of migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas — thought to be the... Read more

Memorial for Irma and José García in Uvalde, Texas.

Texas school shooting: Friend recalls faith of slain teacher and her heartbroken husband

Jun 16, 2022

By David Ramos

Irma and José Gómez were "always willing to help others." Read more

Texans on June 5, 2022, visit the memorial at Robb Elementary School dedicated to the victims of the May shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Texas school shooting: Answer to cause of massacre lies in the culture of death, archbishop says

Jun 8, 2022

By David Ramos

The archbishop also lamented that the authorities "don’t want to commit to taking more effective and more radical responses.” Read more

Pallbearers and U.S. Marine Christian Garcia, son of Linda Garcia, carry the casket of Irma Linda Garcia and her husband Jose Antonio Garcia during their funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde, Texas, on June 1, 2022. Irma Garcia, a teacher, was killed in a mass shooting at a local elementary school on May 24, 2022.

Uvalde mortician: Without a relationship with God 'there's no way you can handle something like this'

Jun 3, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The head of the Knights of Columbus in Uvalde, Texas, works at a local funeral home that's been inundated with... Read more

Uvalde shooting victim Irma Garcia and her husband Joe Garcia, who died two days later of a heart attack.

San Antonio archbishop: The Garcias 'witnessed to the love that comes from God'

Jun 1, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

In his homily for the Wednesday funeral Mass commemorating the lives of Uvalde shooting victim Irma Garcia and her husband... Read more

The names of victims from the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Eleven funerals to take place at Uvalde's Catholic church in coming weeks

May 31, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Eleven of the Uvalde shooting victims were parishioners at the city’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and their funerals will be... Read more

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Uvalde shooting victim's last video: When we die we will be with Christ

May 28, 2022

By Eduardo Berdejo

Christ died for us and when we die we will be with him, was the last message left on her... Read more

People arrive to drop off flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Robb Elementary School on May 26, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. - Grief at the massacre of 19 children at the elementary school in Texas spilled into confrontation on May 25, as angry questions mounted over gun control -- and whether this latest tragedy could have been prevented. The tight-knit Latino community of Uvalde on May 24 became the site of the worst school shooting in a decade, committed by a disturbed 18-year-old armed with a legally bought assault rifle.

Texas shooting victim's husband dies of heart attack; archbishop prays for Catholic family

The husband of one of the nearly two dozen victims of a mass shooter in Texas died Thursday, reportedly of... Read more

Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

San Antonio Catholic Charities accepting donations to aid those affected by Texas shooting

May 26, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio is offering financial, legal, and counseling services to people affected by the May 24... Read more

Parishioners mourn at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 25, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. On May 24, 21 people were killed, including 19 children, during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. The shooter, identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was reportedly killed by law enforcement.

Catholic community ministers to Texas shooting victims: 'God's love will prevail'

May 25, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The local Catholic community is ministering to the victims of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The Archbishop... Read more