My Dear Brother Priest,

Grace and peace be with you!

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the diocese of San Antonio and journey toward the Jubilee Year 2025, I want to express my gratitude for all that you do for the people of God in the Archdiocese. Your priestly ministry shines as a radiant light of hope to all those you encounter through the sacraments, formation, evangelization, and outreach to the forgotten and marginalized.

The upcoming Jubilee Year gives me tremendous joy and excitement to celebrate the mercy of God in ways that will indeed create a transformative spiritual renewal and conversion not only for myself, but for all my brother priests, and the entire people of God who have been entrusted to our pastoral care.

I echo the desire of our Holy Father who stated in his letter for the Jubilee, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire.”

It is in this spirit that I write to personally thank you for accepting this occasion to celebrate the Jubilee in a unique way. I believe our united efforts during this historic time will produce fruits that will last for the next 25 years and beyond.

May our Lady of Guadalupe, the Star of the New Evangelization, guide us to her son Jesus so that together we may continue Walking United in Christ as good and faithful Pilgrims of Hope.

Yours in Christ,