Month: December 2021
Catholic Charities hosts eighth annual St. Nicholas Ball
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio gathered friends safely for an in-person event, the Eighth Annual St. Nicholas Ball, at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa December 4.
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CTSA receives Lone Star Emmy for broadcast excellence
Catholic Television of San Antonio (CTSA) was recognized as among the best broadcast entities in Texas as it received a Lone Star Emmy Award on November 20.
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Final adult confirmation Mass of 2021 held at Church of the Holy Spirit
More than 85 adults received the sacrament of confirmation at a liturgy at the Church of the Holy Spirit on December 3 in which Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette was the celebrant
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Archbishop celebrates Mass, lights Christmas tree at St. PJ’s
An Advent liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, on December 6 at St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, referred to as St. PJ’s, and while there the archbishop also took part in the lighting of the Christmas tree on campus
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Offering smiles and dignity to the community
Catholic Charities of the archdiocese partnered with Redeemer Presbyterian Church to distribute Boxes of Blessings to families for Christmas at a food distribution event at Guadalupe Community Center on December 4
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Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
December 20, 2021
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In a new television interview aired on Sunday, Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult life circumstances, including a mother of four children who was a victim of domestic violence.
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Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
December 19, 2021
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A good way to get out of a cycle of self-pity or a negative mood is to help others, following the example of the Virgin Mary, who went to help her pregnant cousin Elizabeth, Pope Francis said on Sunday.
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New documentary chronicles life of Catholic scientist Jerome Lejeune, heroic Down syndrome advocate
December 18, 2021
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A documentary produced by a French filmmaker about Venerable Jerome Lejeune, a Catholic doctor and scientist who left a legacy of caring for people with Down syndrome, is set to air this January on EWTN.
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Four things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
December 17, 2021
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“There is only one thing that really makes us age, grow old interiorly: not age, but sin,” Pope Francis said in 2017, during a speech about the Virgin Mary.
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St. Januarius’ blood fails to liquify at start of December anniversary
December 16, 2021
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The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, remained solid on Thursday morning, so far failing to liquefy in December for the second consecutive year.
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