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San Antonio archbishop deletes some social media posts about Gaza war
In posts on X, Archbishop Gustavo García-Sillar expressed solidarity with Palestinians while also appearing to conflate the Jewish people with... Read more
Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Rep. Monica de la Cruz accused the San Antonio Catholic relief group of an inappropriate use... Read more
San Antonio archbishop bans retreat center for ‘false teachings’ against Pope Francis
Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s disciplinary action follows the apostolate’s publication of several messages on its website. Read more
San Antonio Archdiocese removes two priests over allegations of child sex abuse
Father Alejandro Ortega and Father Jesus Eduardo “Lalo” Martinez-Solis were both accused of sexually abusing minors. Read more
Back-to-school in Uvalde means Catholic school scholarships for hurting families
A Catholic charity with a longtime link to Uvalde has funded 30 scholarships so that students may attend the local... Read more
Catholic Charities San Antonio aiding survivors and their families after Texas migrant deaths
Following the discovery of the bodies of more than 50 migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio,... Read more
San Antonio archbishop to preside at memorial Mass after Texas migrant deaths
Following the discovery of dozens of migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in Texas — thought to be the... Read more
Texas school shooting: Friend recalls faith of slain teacher and her heartbroken husband
Irma and José Gómez were "always willing to help others." Read more
Texas school shooting: Answer to cause of massacre lies in the culture of death, archbishop says
The archbishop also lamented that the authorities "don’t want to commit to taking more effective and more radical responses.” Read more
Uvalde mortician: Without a relationship with God 'there's no way you can handle something like this'
The head of the Knights of Columbus in Uvalde, Texas, works at a local funeral home that's been inundated with... Read more
San Antonio archbishop: The Garcias 'witnessed to the love that comes from God'
In his homily for the Wednesday funeral Mass commemorating the lives of Uvalde shooting victim Irma Garcia and her husband... Read more
Eleven funerals to take place at Uvalde's Catholic church in coming weeks
Eleven of the Uvalde shooting victims were parishioners at the city’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and their funerals will be... Read more
Uvalde shooting victim's last video: When we die we will be with Christ
Christ died for us and when we die we will be with him, was the last message left on her... Read more
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
San Antonio Catholic Charities accepting donations to aid those affected by Texas shooting
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio is offering financial, legal, and counseling services to people affected by the May 24... Read more
Catholic community ministers to Texas shooting victims: 'God's love will prevail'
The local Catholic community is ministering to the victims of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The Archbishop... Read more
Pope Francis prays for consolation for injured and bereaved in Texas shooting
A telegram sent to the Archbishop of San Antonio on Wednesday conveyed Pope Francis' deep sadness over the deaths of... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My heart is broken’ over Texas elementary school shooting
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Texas elementary school shooting: US Catholic bishops lament ‘epidemic of evil and violence’
The USCCB urged citizens to ‘implore our elected officials to help us take action.’ Read more
19 children and 2 adults killed in Texas shooting at elementary school
A gunman killed 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, about 90 miles west of... Read more
