The U.S. bishops issue a call to action to defend religious liberty and urged laity to work to protect Religious Freedom.

The U.S Bishops outline their position in a new document, “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom.”, developed by the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

In the document the bishops proclaim:

What we ask is nothing more than that our God-given right to religious liberty be respected. We ask nothing less than that the Constitution and laws of the United States, which recognize that right, be respected.

As bishops we seek to bring the light of the Gospel to our public life, but the work of politics is properly that of committed and courageous lay Catholics. We exhort them to be both engaged and articulate in insisting that as Catholics and as Americans we do not have to choose between the two. There is an urgent need for the lay faithful, in cooperation with Christians, Jews, and others, to impress upon our elected representatives the importance of continued protection of religious liberty in a free society.

Read the Complete Document, “Our First, Most cherished Freedom”

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3 Men To Be Ordained to the Priesthood, May 19 at San Fernando Cathedral

GLORIA CORONADO NAMED AS LUMEN CHRISTI FINALIST - SUPPORT HER IN ROUND TWO OF VOTING (May 7– May 25)

Gloria's service in the Archdiocese of San Antonio has been fruitful for igniting lasting transformational change within the community. As a lay woman, she represents the vast majority of the Church and exemplifies a model of the laity and their role to be the light of Christ in the world.

Due to your tremendous support, she is moving on to round two of voting. Participate in the online voting and learn more about Gloria by visiting Catholic Extension’s website at www.catholicextension.org/gloria-coronado or visit their Facebook page, to show your support and vote for Gloria. You can get more details by calling the Grants Office at 210-734-1991.

Facebook Online voting*: one vote per person only and please note that
online voting is not the sole determinate for selecting the
Lumen Christi Award recipient.

*For those not on Facebook, an online-poll will be available the last week of
voting on www.catholicextension.org.

2012 San Antonio Catholic Homeschooling Conference

May 18-19, 2012
(Friday night & all day Saturday)
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2012 Archdiocese of San Antonio
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For the Record

3/9/2012 Lumen Gentium Awards
3/8/2012 Roman Missal: View videos & resources
2/16/2012 Good Shepherd Catholic Academy to open
2/2/2012 Response to HHS Mandate
Archbishop’s Letter (English) (Espanol)
View Archbishop’s Message (English) (Spanish)
Learn more from on this issue: USCCB Website
12/12/2011 Hispanic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter to Immigrants
( English) (Español)
11/6/2011 Closing Prayer for “40 Days for Life”
8/19/2011 Rededication of Mission San Jose slide show
7/28/2011 Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller remembers Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Pietro Sambi
6/2011 Pallium Pilgrimage Blog
6/29/2011 Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller receives Pallium. (View Slide Show)
6/15/2011 Archbishop ordains 18 men to serve as deacons in the archdiocese.
6/13/2011 Cardinal and Archbishop petition Governor for Humberto Leal
6/12/2011 Interfaith speaks out about “Corpus Christi” play
5/01/2011 Special John Paul II web page
4/22/2011 San Fernando Passion Play 2011
4/19/2011 Chrism Mass Slide Show
3/11/2011 Homily and Reflection Funeral Edwin Vigil
2/27/2011 Official Statement re. lawsuit concerning Rev. Theo Clerx.
1/21/2011 Archdiocese settles lawsuit. Video: Official Statements
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12/20/2010 HEB Feast of Sharing (Click to View Slide Show)
12/20/2010 Audited Financials for the Archdiocese of San Antonio Pastoral Center for year ended June 30, 2010
11/22/2010 Vespers & Holy Hour in Main Plaza
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To Protect

The Archdiocese of San Antonio remains committed to do all that it can to prevent abuse, and has established an Office of Victim Assistance and Save Environment. There are a number of policies available, including:

Pentecost Vigil

Future in Faith



Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller has begun a strategic planning process for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. It is intended to help define and articulate the archdiocese’s purpose, values, vision, and priorities.

Learn more about the process and print a special prayer.

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5/19/2012
Level 1 - Foundations in Catechesis

St. Peter the Apostle Parish 202 W. Kronkosky Street
Boerne, TX

5/19/2012
Level 1 - (SPANISH) Foundations in Catechesis

St. Vincent de Paul 4222 SW. Loop 410
San Antonio, TX

5/19/2012
Level 1 - Catholic Identity

St. Benedict 4535 Lord Road
San Antonio, TX

5/19/2012
Level 1 - (SPANISH) Foundations in Catechesis

Our Lady of Guadalupe 13715 Riggs RD
Helotes, TX

5/21/2012
Archdiocesan Listening Session

Oblate School of Theology Whitley Theological Center 285 Oblate Drive
San Antonio, TX

Audited Financial Report
2011

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