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San Antonio archbishop gives thanks in first video posted after hospitalization
Read full article: San Antonio archbishop gives thanks in first video posted after hospitalizationAfter a two-day hospital stay, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller thanked the public for the prayers in a social media video shared Friday.
No charges filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse in Converse, Honey Creek
Read full article: No charges filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse in Converse, Honey CreekNo criminal charges have been filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse against minors.
Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegations
Read full article: Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegationsA priest has been removed from St. Monica’s Church in Converse following allegations of sexual abuse of a child, according to San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller.
Passion Play returns to downtown San Antonio on Good Friday after 2-year hiatus
Read full article: Passion Play returns to downtown San Antonio on Good Friday after 2-year hiatusThousands of spectators are expected to line the streets of downtown San Antonio on Good Friday to witness the annual Passion Play, a dramatic recreation of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Archdiocese of San Antonio urges congregants to get COVID-19 vaccine, won’t give exemptions
Read full article: Archdiocese of San Antonio urges congregants to get COVID-19 vaccine, won’t give exemptionsThe Archdiocese of San Antonio will not grant religious exemption letters to congregants who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the archbishop.
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No crosses on foreheads; Ash Wednesday to look different for San Antonio Catholics this year
Read full article: No crosses on foreheads; Ash Wednesday to look different for San Antonio Catholics this yearSAN ANTONIO – The distribution of ashes will be different this Ash Wednesday in San Antonio Archdiocese churches due to COVID-19. Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller is directing all parishes in the archdiocese to follow the new guidelines this year, as per Pope Francis. Sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s heads, rather than marking foreheads with ashes, is the customary practice at the Vatican and in Italy. Due to the pandemic, parishioners are asked to check with their churches for a schedule of services, as it may be different from previous years. Ash Wednesday will be marked on Feb. 17 and is the start of the Lenten season that leads to Easter Sunday.
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San Antonio archbishop says he expects Pope Francis will ‘clarify comments’ on same-sex unions
Read full article: San Antonio archbishop says he expects Pope Francis will ‘clarify comments’ on same-sex unionsSAN ANTONIO – Some San Antonio Catholics, including the archbishop, are weighing in on Pope Francis' remarks on homosexuality and same-sex civil unions. Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unionsRon Bayes, a Catholic, told KSAT he agrees with the pope’s statement. “However, according to the word of God, that is not acceptable.”During the documentary interview, Pope Francis also discussed same-sex civil unions. “That way, they are legally covered.”San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller issued the following statement:"I have not seen the documentary film “Francesco,” which premiered October 21 in Rome. "According to news reports I have read, Pope Francis spoke briefly in the film regarding civil unions.