Organizations

Advocacy and Assistance

►ACTS MISSIONS
The ACTS Apostolate enables Catholic parish communities to utilize ACTS Retreats as an evangelization tool that inspires intentional Christ-centered discipleship.
Executive Director: Deborah Alaniz Estrada
Email: [email protected]
7711 Madonna, San Antonio, TX 78216
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 342-1077
Website: actsmissions.org

►ARCHCONFRATERNITY OF THE BROWN SCAPULAR
Promotes and spreads devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Thérèse, the Little Flower of Jesus, professing dedication to them under their protection and pleading for their intercessions.
President: Maria Medina
824 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 735-9126
Website: www.carmelitefriarsocd.org/blog/brownscapular

►ARCHDIOCESAN OF SAN ANTONIO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PARENT TEACHERS CLUBS FEDERATION (PTC FEDERATION)
The Federation of Catholic Parent-Teacher Clubs is a consultative organization with representatives appointed from parents and school employees, with the approval of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
President: Anita Sustaita; E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: (210) 262-7491

►ARCHCONFRATERNITY OF ST. PHILOMENA
Devotees of the virgin and martyr meet three times a year to attend Holy Mass and pray the Litany of St. Philomena. The celebrations mark her birthday, the discovery of her tomb, and feast day. All events take place at Church of the Holy Spirit, which features her statue on parish grounds.
Contact: Julie Reyna
8134 Blanco Rd., San Antonio,Texas 78216
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 843-4243
Website: www.philomena.us

►ARCHDIOCESAN UNION OF HOLY NAME SOCIETIES
Promotes the honor and glory of our Divine God and the personal sanctification of its members by acts of love and devotion to the most Holy Name of Jesus.
President: José Sanchez
13820 Quesenberry Rd., Von Ormy, TX 78073
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 822-8775

►ARCHSA LAY VOCATION PROMOTERS
They encourage all vocations in the church. Concentrating on the ordained priesthood and consecrated religious life, they work with the archdiocesan Vocations Office to help establish and support vocation committees at the parish level.
Contact: Ana Bojorquez
E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: (210) 735-0553

►BEGINNING EXPERIENCE OF SAN ANTONIO
A diocesan ministry for divorced, separated and widowed individuals of all denominations. Combined weekends for men and women at Our Lady of Czestochowa.
President: Barbara A.
P.O. Box 691371, San Antonio, TX 78269
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 724-9269
Website: sanantoniobe.org

►BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF BOERNE – ST. SCHOLASTICA MONASTERY
The Omega Retreat Center, The Health and Wholeness Center, and the Sisters’ Attic Thrift Store is a mission offering opportunities to various people to experience Benedictine spirituality and hospitality.
Executive Director: Sr. Bernadine Reyes, OSB
216 W. Highland Dr., Boerne, TX 78006
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 816-8504
Website: boernebenedictines.org

►BEJAR CARAVAN NO. 56, INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ALHAMBRA
Dedicated to assisting persons that are intellectually disabled. Special events include annual celebration Feast of St. Anthony, Zoo trip and picnic. We raise funds to benefit the quality of life for God’s special people.
Director/Grand Commander: Juan Solis
328 Towne Vue Dr., San Antonio, TX 78213
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 860-9596
Website: bejar56.org

►BEYOND CANA®
Contact: Jo Anne and David Dimitriou
13316 IXL Dr., San Antonio, TX 78253
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 618-6672
Website: beyondcana.org

►BLACK CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE
Promotes the development of Black Catholic leadership, evangelization, family life, racial/social justice, vocations and acculturation in catechetics and worship. The ministry is located at Holy Redeemer Church, the only African American parish in the archdiocese. The BCA has the responsibility to ensure that the African American Catholic community is a viable and visible part of the archdiocese.
Archdiocesan Liaison: Carol F. White
1819 Nevada St., San Antonio, TX 78203
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 532-5358

►CATHOLIC CENTER FOR CHARISMATIC RENEWAL
Pope Francis describes Charismatic Renewal as a “current of grace of the Holy Spirit” for the renewal of the Church. We support prayer groups with conferences, training, renewal days, and offer parish and youth programs, focusing on the Holy Spirit.
Director: Rev. Robert E. Hogan, BBD
1707 S. Flores St., San Antonio, Texas 78204
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 226-7545
Website: http://cccrsa.net

►CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (BOYS) ARCHDIOCESAN CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (SCOUTS BSA)
Director: Isaac Garcia
217 Nandina Ct., Cibolo, TX 78108
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 659-1145
Website: sites.google.com/site/cathcommsa

►CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING (GIRLS)
Affiliated with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) and the National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, this organization provides workshops, retreats, and camps for girls to earn national and archdiocesan Catholic religious recognitions. Since 1955, this organization has coordinated the annual archdiocesan Girl Scout Sunday Mass.
Director: Laura H. Surovic
1235 Vista Del Rio, San Antonio, TX 78216
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 764-1840
Website: www.satxccos.com

►CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFICE
Answering the call to faithful Catholic stewardship and service, the Catholic Community Foundation offers professionally managed philanthropic opportunities to Archdiocese of San Antonio parishes, schools, cemeteries, agencies, and individuals. CCF is an autonomous Pious Foundation overseeing endowment funds, donor advised funds, designated funds and investment agency funds serving organizations within the Archdiocese. All are invested following the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines.
CEO & President: Alison Cochrane
111 Barilla Place, San Antonio, TX 78209
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 732-2157
Website: www.ccftx.org

►CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Strive to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. The members of the Texas State Court love Christ and his church, and are dedicated to leading others to Christ and to his service through the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
National Office: 10 West, 71st Street, New York, NY 10023
National Regent: Emily Guilherme
Phone: (212) 877-3041; Phone: (712) 348-1218
TEXAS STATE REGENT 2021-2023 TERM – CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS TEXAS COURTS
State Regent: Rebecca Brown Phone: (979) 248-0993 E-mail: [email protected]

• Boerne: Court St. Peter the Apostle #2690–District 42
• Bulverde: Court St. Joseph’s of Honey Creek 2260–District 42
• Converse: Court Our Lady of Peace #2489–District 61
• Del Rio: Court St. Joan of Arc #1224–District 58
• Devine: Court Our Lady of Divine Providence #2547–District 58
• Elmendorf: Court Mary, Queen of Angels #2673–District 13
• Falls City: Court St. Genevieve #917–District 13
• Floresville: Court Mary Queen of Peace #2497–District 13
• Fredericksburg: Court John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1907–District 42
• La Vernia: Court St. Ann Mother of Mary #2649–District 13
• New Braunfels: Court Rev. Mr. Herbert Scholler 2085–District 61
• Poth: Court Anna Poth 1178–District 13
• San Antonio: Court Bishop Odin #1758 – District 40
• San Antonio: Court Prince of the Apostles #1787–District 40
• San Antonio: Court St. Francis of Assisi #1887–District 58
• San Antonio: Court St. Matthew #2241 –District 18
• San Antonio: Court Daughters of Our Lady of Fatima #2596–District 18
• San Antonio: Court Our Lady of Knock #2652–District 40
• San Antonio: Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity 2661–District 62
• San Antonio: Court Our Lady of the SEAS #2662–District 42
• San Antonio: Court St. Helena of the Cross 2679–District 62
• San Antonio: Court St. Dominic of the Rosary 2682–District 62
• San Antonio: Court St. Thomas More #2683–District 18
• San Antonio: Court St. Brigid of Kildare #2783–District 62
• Schertz: Court Protector of Families #2621–District 61
• Seguin: Court Our Lady of Angels #2505 –District 61

►CATHOLIC FRATERNITY FUND
The Catholic Fraternity Fund manages Catholic Investments Funds for Catholic parishes, schools, ministries and organizations within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Investment Funds deliver competitive returns with Catholic Socially Responsible Investing guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
CEO & President: Alison Cochrane
111 Barilla Place, San Antonio, TX 78209
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 732-2157
Website: www.catholicfund.us

►CATHOLIC LAWYERS’ GUILD OF SAN ANTONIO
An organization of Catholic legal professional including lawyers, judges, academics, and legal assistants with a mission to sponsor spiritual, social, educational, and charitable events to unite the richness of our faith and our profession.
President: David Mayorga Website: catholiclawyersguild.org

►CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES OF THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE
CRS is building a movement to end global poverty. As people of faith, we are called to create a more just and peaceful world for all. Catholic Relief Services Chapters and Clubs are communities of people transforming the world. As part of a movement across the United States, thousands are taking meaningful action through CRS campaigns to eradicate global poverty and injustice.
Regional Director: Marcos Martinez
228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Email: [email protected]

►CATHOLIC VOLUNTEER NETWORK
A non-profit organization that connects full-time volunteers with Christian member programs to help women and men to use their gifts in service to the church and the world.
Director: Yonce Shelton
6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 820, Takoma Park, MD 20912
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (301) 270-0900 / Toll-Free: (800) 543-5046 / Fax: (301) 270-0901
Website: catholicvolunteernetwork.org

►COURAGE APOSTOLATE
Men and women who experience same-sex attractions; committed to helping one another to live chaste lives marked by prayer, fellowship and mutual support; apostolate for parents, friends and family members of loved ones with same-sex attractions; offers supportive, confidential environment to share feelings, experiences, information and guidance.
Director: Rev. Richard M. Samour
7701 Somerset Rd., San Antonio, TX 78211
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 996-1371
Website: couragesatx.org

►CATHOLIC WORKER HOUSE
Drop-in center for seniors (>50 yrs) who are homeless/hungry and need a safe haven. Open weekdays 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.. Breakfast 8 a.m.-10 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m. CWH provides breakfast, lunch, hygiene supplies, and free services (mail, laundry, phone, charging stations, Wi-Fi)
Director: Chris Plauche
626 Nolan St., San Antonio, TX 78202
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 224-7736
Website: sa-catholicworker.org

►CURSILLOS OF CHRISTIANITY
The Cursillo Movement is a method to enable the baptized to know the Good News that God loves them, and the conviction to live and share what is fundamental for being Christian: the love of God in Christ; which engenders a person to BE a Christian in the world.
Administrator: Martin Martinez
P.O. Box 5152, San Antonio, TX 78201
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 492-8788
Website: cursillosa.org

►DIVINE MERCY CENACLES
A small group of Catholic people who meet weekly for song, prayer and adoration as well as discussion on Scripture, the catechism, and writings of St. Maria Faustina. The private revelations given to Sr. Faustina are excellent for spiritual growth, and give a deeper understanding of our merciful Lord.
Oblate Grotto, 5712 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 Phone: (210) 341-1366

►EQUESTRIAN ORDER OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE OF JERUSALEM
Papal Order whose mission is to support the Christians in the Holy Land. Founded in 1066 and modernized in 1847 and revitalized again in 1962.
Contact: David and Janet Pollock
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (210) 827-2554

►FEDERATION OF GUADALUPANOS
To promote a devotion of Our Lady of Guadalupe throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio and establish a Society of Guadalupanos in every parish of the archdiocese. We welcome the opportunity to assist in establishing new societies or help restart a society.
President: Elvira Cantu Arrieta
P.O. Box 831475, San Antonio, TX 78283
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 387-2625
Website: guadalupanosfederationsa.org

►GIBBONS LITERARY CLUB
Founded in 1911, the Catholic group of women has been in continuance since that time. Membership is 70 active Catholic women members. The club is named for Cardinal James Gibbons, the second North American cardinal.
President: Paula Piper
318 Oak Glen, San Antonio, TX 78232 E-mail: [email protected]

►GUADALUPE RADIO NETWORK
Protect the sanctity of life from conception until natural death; carry out the mission of evangelization as called for by baptism; help build strong holy families and promote holy vocations.
Vice-President: Richard R. Reyna
3522 Paesanos Parkway, Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78231
Phone: (210) 579-9844
Website: GRNonline.com

►KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS® BISHOP THOMAS J. FLANAGAN CHAPTER
Promote well-being of the Order within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The Chapter serves as a network representing the Knights of Columbus and provides meaningful activities that bring 100 Councils and Assemblies together both spiritually and socially.
Chapter President: Russell L. Williams
8338 Slippery Rock, San Antonio, Texas 78251 Phone: (210) 887-9228
E-mail: [email protected]

►KNIGHTS OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
The Pontifical Order of Knights of St. Gregory the Great (Papal Knights) are appointed by the Holy Father through the archbishop known as Household of the Pope.
Chaplain: Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Boulette, DD

►KNIGHTS OF ST. PETER CLAVER
The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. is the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the United States; founded Nov. 7, 1909 in Mobile, Alabama as an organization to allow men of color membership in a Catholic fraternal society.
Director: Gary K. Simons
4707 Emden Hollow, San Antonio, TX 78247
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 378-4921

►LAS HERMANAS USA
An organization of Hispanic/Latina women of faith. Promotes activities to educate and develop leadership skills directed toward justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.
Director: Vacant
945 W. Huisache, San Antonio, TX 78201 Phone: (210) 268-4376

►LAY MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY
The Lay Missionaries of Charity were founded by Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They take the same four vows as the Sisters of Charity; live the spiritual life of Blessed Teresa who served through her Sisters, the poorest of the poor.

►MARIAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO
A Catholic evangelization ministry since 1991, leading people to Jesus through Mary, Queen of Peace via monthly “River of Light” Newsletter, Peace Masses, rosary-making, (210) 225-MARY message/prayer line, pilgrimages to Medjugorje, and national Marian conferences.
Co-Directors: Michele Maxwell and Therese Palacios
P.O. Box 831001, San Antonio, TX 78283
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 225-6279
Website: mariancenterofsa.com

►MARYKNOLL MISSION EDUCATION CATHOLIC FOREIGN MISSION SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
Formation services and resources to help nurture your identity as missionary disciples and help parishes develop a culture of mission. Workshop and retreat leadership. A quarterly guide for catechists and teachers grounded in global solidarity, called DiscoverYourNeighbor. Immersion trips. Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers draw on their 100 plus years of accompanying the poor around the world. Se habla español.
Contact: Deacon Leonel Yoque
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (213) 757-9676
Website: www.maryknoll.us

►MERCED HOUSING TEXAS
Merced Housing Texas creates and strengthens healthy communities by providing quality, affordable housing with supportive services for low-income individuals, families, and older adults.
President: Kristin L. Davila
120 W. Mistletoe Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 281-0234
Website: mercedhousingtexas.org

►MISSIONARY OBLATES OF MARY IMMACULATE (OBLATE VOCATION OFFICE)
An international apostolic religious congregation of priests and brothers dedicated to proclaiming Jesus Christ to the poor and the abandoned.
Contact: Rev. John McFadden, OMI
5712 Blanco Rd., Bldg. 42, San Antonio, TX 78216
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 340-0036
Website: omiusa.org

►MISSION HERITAGE PARTNERS
Serving as docents, funding bilingual audio tours, sponsoring bus trips to the Missions for students. Works in cooperation with the National Park Service, the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the State of Texas.
Executive Director: Rosebud Coffey
6539 San José Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 922-3218
Website: missionheritagepartners.org

►MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO CATÓLICO USA
Es un ministerio en español de laicos asesorados por sacerdotes, diáconos y religiosas que unen a familias hispanas. El MFCC-USA ofrece reuniones de equipos con estudios de temas que promueven diálogo entre esposos e hijos, oración familiar y acción apostólica. Tiene servicio de encuentros conyugales, actividades días de campo, posadas, retiros de crecimiento y promueve para que las parejas tomen su sacramento Matrimonial ante la iglesia.
Contacto: Rodrigo and Emilia Hernandez, Delegados Regionales, Región Texas 7
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (210) 723-3354
Website: www.mfccusa.net

►NEX MINISTRIES
To make disciples of all nations through pastoral technology seamlessly unifying technology and evangelization into the life of the Church. Focused on giving parish leaders the tools to manage the spiritual growth of their leaders.
Director: José Luis Romero
222 E. Cevallos St., San Antonio, TX 78204
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 389-0835
Website: peperomero.org

►OBLATE MISSIONARY SOCIETY INC.
Builds respectful, collaborative relationships with benefactors in order to nurture faith and to provide spiritual and financial support for the ministries of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate of the United States Province.
Executive Director: Rev. David Uribe, OMI
323 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78265 Phone: (210) 736-1685 / Fax: (210) 736-1314
Website: oblatemissions.org

►OLD SPANISH MISSIONS OF SAN ANTONIO (LAS MISIONES)
The Old Spanish Missions of San Antonio are a chain of five Spanish Colonial era compounds. They are located in a southern line from the center of downtown San Antonio to the southern edge of the city. They were established in the 18th century as an outreach of the Spanish government and the Catholic Church. The Franciscan Fathers founded each mission to evangelize the indigenous natives, teach them skills to help them adapt to Spanish ways, and minister to their needs. The four missions are Concepción, San José, San Juan, and Espada. They function as active Catholic parish churches. They are operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio under the name of Las Misiones. This is an umbrella non-profit organization that provides for their maintenance, preservation, and restoration of only the church buildings themselves. The Archbishop of San Antonio appoints the Director of Las Misiones, who is responsible for the maintenance and restoration of the mission churches.
Director: Hon. Rebecca Simmons
Phone: (210) 734-1668 E-mail: [email protected]

►PILGRIM CENTER OF HOPE
We are staff, volunteers, intercessors, and benefactors; answering Christ’s call to be missionaries of hope! Three pillars describe this Apostolate/Evangelization Outreach: Offering Weekly series on Catholic Radio. Including broadcast, print, digital media, monthly column in Today’s Catholic newspaper and weekly blog connecting our pilgrimage of daily life with the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. Ministry of Conferences: Annual Catholic Women’s, Men’s & Seniors’ Conferences, fostering an appreciation for the personal dignity of women and men, encouraging them to know and love God.
Co-Founders & Directors: Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox
7680 Joe Newton, San Antonio, TX 78251
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 521-3377
Web: pilgrimcenterofhope.org

►POLISH HERITAGE CENTER
The mission of the Polish Heritage Center is to retain for posterity, and keep vibrant and relevant, the history, values, beliefs, customs and tranditions of the Polish settlers and their descendant at this first and oldest permanent Polish settlement in America, and to inspire, engage, and educate our visitors.
Executive Director: Angelica Docog
13909 N. FM 81, Panna Maria, TX 78144
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 310-8612
Website: polishheritagecentertx.org

►RETROUVAILLE OF SAN ANTONIO
Retrouvaille (Pronunciation: Retro-Vi, long i); is a highly successful Christian peer ministry that helps couples in troubled marriages restore their love for one another. Although Retrouvaille starts with an intensive initial weekend held at a local hotel, it is not a retreat. It is an 8-week long program that provides a formal regimen that keeps couples focused on their relationships; enables them to break old habits, institute new ones and permanently change their attitudes. Once the formal program is over, couples are able to avail themselves of the continuing support group that meets monthly.
Coordinators: Robert and Christine Armstrong
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (830) 612-2035
Website: helpourmarriage.com

►SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY LAW CENTER
The center offers a sliding fee scale for serving clients in family law matters, probate and simple wills, juvenile and children’s issues. No walk-ins. Clients must call first to provide intake information, relevant to the legal matter.
Managing Attorney: Br. William Dooling, CSC
201 Gladiola Ln., San Antonio, TX 78213
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 823-9333 / Fax: (210) 734-4410

►SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY, INC. (SAMMINISTRIES)
SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services. SAMMinistries provides volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve.
Department Head: Nikisha J. Baker
1919 NW Loop 410, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78213
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 340-0302
Website: samm.org

►SAN ANTONIO COALITION FOR LIFE
Under God’s guidance we strive, with the help and support of the Greater San Antonio Christian community, to end abortion in San Antonio while connecting those who are post abortive to healing and reconciliation services. We are a resource for those who choose life, offering loving and truthful alternatives to abortion. We stand peacefully and prayerfully in front of abortion clinics, offering sidewalk counselors to those in crisis pregnancies, and witnessing in the public squre to the injustice of abortion.
7272 Wurzbach Rd. #105, San Antonio, TX 78240
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 668-1993
Website: sacfl.org

►SAN JOSE FRATERNITY, OFS
A group of Catholic men and women living in the world who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Secular Franciscans were founded by St. Francis of Assisi over 800 years ago and were originally called the Third Order of St. Francis. It is open to Catholic not bound by religious vows to another religious order. There are two Secular Fraternities in San Antonio. The monthly meetings on the third Sunday of each month are open to visitors. The education sessions for those in formation begin at 1 p.m. each meeting day. During the month of June each year the meeting day is changed to the 2nd Sunday of the month due to Father’s Day occurring on the 3rd Sunday.
Director: Paul Gonzalez, OFS, minister
E-mail: [email protected] Website: lostrescompaneros.org

►ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI FRATERNITY OF SAN ANTONIO
The St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity is part of the Secular Franciscan Order-Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis. We are the Third Order of the Franciscans. The OFS is open to the faithful of every single state of life. The Laity (men and women); the secular clergy (deacons, priest, bishops), who desire to live the Gospels of our Lord Jesus Christ in their fullest as our founder, St. Francis of Assisi.
Director: Stan Whitener, OFS, minister
1104 Kentucky Ave., San Antonio, TX 78201
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 827-5309
Website: www.sfoasa.com

►ST. MONICA’S GUILD
Established in 1930, St. Monica’s Guild is a Catholic women’s spiritual, social and charitable organization.
President: Ann Goetz
15703 Thrush Gate Lane, San Antonio, TX 78258 Phone: (210) 452-3444

►SCHOENSTATT MOVEMENT OF SAN ANTONIO
Mount Schoenstatt is a Marian Movement and Shrine set in the beautiful scenic hills of Helotes, Texas. Schoenstatt offers a place for personal prayer and two Masses on the first and third Sunday of each month at 3:30 pm. We also have a Mass on the 18th of each month at noon. Our location offers a facility for daily retreats and rental options. Schoenstatt is run by volunteers under the direction and guidance of Schoenstatt Fathers and Sisters.
Coordinator: Rev. Hugo Tagle
17071 Low Rd., Helotes, TX 78023
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 695-1400
Website: mountschoenstatt.org

►SCOTS SENIOR CITIZENS OF TEXAS
The organization is for people 55 years or older. They accept all denominations. Membership is $10 per year. They meet about every other month at the parish hall at St. Matthew. They have a catered meal with a DJ for dancing and price will vary according to what is served.
St. Matthew Church, 10703 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78233
Phone: (210) 340-5449
Website: stmatts.org/seniorcenter

►SERVANTS OF JESUS AND MARY
Founded 11 years ago by a few groups of people under the Archdiocese of San Antonio, who felt the need to proclaim the messages of Our Lady of Fatima and the real presence of our Lord, and the Blessed Sacrament.
Contact: Milagros Abellera
5734 Quail Canyon, San Antonio, TX 78249 Phone: (210) 852-8537

►SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT COALITION (SRIC)
SRIC is a religiously sponsored organization which facilitates members working to balance their economic policies and practices with their faith and social concerns. As faith-based investors and shareholders, members build a more sustainable world by seeking justice through actions.
Director: Anna Falkenburg, Ph.D.
285 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 344-6778
Website: sric-south.org

►THE ALEXANDER HOUSE
Dedicated to marriage, family education, and enrichment by creating programs, resources and services to educate God’s plan for marriage.
Founders & Directors: Greg and Julie Alexander
P.O. Box 592 107, San Antonio, 78259
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 858-6195
Website: thealexanderhouse.org

►THE HELPING HAND OF HOPE
President: Gregory B. Torres
145 Greenlawn, San Antonio, TX 78201
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 735-7430

►VOLUNTEERS IN DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION & SOLIDARITY (VIDES)
VIDES+USA provides service opportunities that emphasize respect of the person, striving for social justice, and incorporating Christian spirituality into everyday living. We accompany those we serve to create for themselves a better quality of life in the U.S. and Worldwide.
Director: Sr. Sydney Moss, FMA
6019 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78237
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 603-9792
Website: www.vides.us

►VILLA MARIA RESIDENCE RELIGIOUS MARY IMMACULATE
Welcomes young women, ages 18-30, of good moral behavior; live in a family setting receiving a solid Christian foundation.
Superior: Sr. Maria de Jesus Lozano Palomina, RMI
719 Augusta St, San Antonio, TX 78215
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 223-8163
Website: villamariaresidence.org

►VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE RADIO 1380AM
“Cambiano Vidas, Saluandos Almas.” Radio Catolica en Español. Conoce más de tu fe, asiste a nuestros Congresos y Eventos.
President: Gloria Coronado
222 W. Cevallos, San Antonio, TX 78204
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 388-3009
Website: www.VGR1380.com

►VISITATION HOUSE MINISTRIES
Offers a two-year housing and education program for single mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness. All the mothers have the opportunity to further their education while the children are in school or day care. The program provides a save space, stability, and the chance to transform their future. Visitation House also offers an outreach education program for women seeking to earn a GED. Classes are offered in Spanish and English.
Executive Director: Andrea Hofstetter
945 W. Huisache, San Antonio, TX 78201
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 735-6910
Website: visitationhouseministries.org

►WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
Help people throughout the archdiocese learn, live and spread the message of Our Lady of
Fatima in communion with the church and in concert with the New Evangelization.
National Coordinator: Deacon Robert F. Ellis
P.O. Box 976, Washington, NJ 07882-0976
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (920) 371-1931
Website: BlueArmy.com

RETREAT CENTERS

►CORDI-MARIAN RETREAT CENTERS
Director of Spiritual Retreat: Sr. Matilda Jaime
Holy Ground Retreat Center, 11624 FM 471, San Antonio, TX 78253
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 798-8220 x28
Website: www.cordi-marian.org

►DEER CREEK CAMP
Not just a summer camp, it is a place for Youth Retreats, Confirmation, and ACTS retreats. School outdoor education and teaming retreats can be accommodated as well. Come and experience this beautiful Hill Country facility.
Director: Jim Behling
494 Elm Creek Rd., Box 200, Medina, TX 78055
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 589-7123
Web: deercreekcamp.com

►EAGLE’S WINGS RETREAT CENTER
To enrich the lives of Catholic and other Christian youth, and their families by providing a Christ-centered environment with retreats in a natural setting. We are nestled in the heart of the Central Texas Hill Country.
2805 Ranch Rd. 2341, Burnet, TX 78611
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (512) 715-0017
Website: ewrc.org

►HEALTH & WHOLENESS CENTER
Addressing the needs of the body, mind and spirit, through social activities and the popular water aerobics program in a year-round heated pool. This program is for people over the age of 50.
Director: Sr. Bernadine Reyes, OSB
316 W. Highland St., Boerne, TX 78006
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 816-8470
Website: benedictineministries.com/healthandwholenesscenter

►MOYE RETREAT CENTER
The Moye Retreat Center is a spiritual center for nearly 3,000 people a year to gather on retreat for the purpose of renewing their faith in Jesus Christ and becoming closer to our Provident God.
Coordinator: Donna Bippert
600 London St., Castroville, TX 78009
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 931-2233
Website: moyecenter.org

►OBLATE RENEWAL CENTER
A spiritual and visual oasis for individuals or groups of up to 120. The facilities include three conference rooms, breakout rooms, library and 52 private rooms for over night stays.
5700 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 349-4173 x503
Website: ost.edu/orc

►OMEGA RETREAT CENTER
We welcome people from all walks of life as they come away for a while to seek God. We strive to share our Benedictine values, especially hospitality. Our beautiful Hill Country serves to enhance a sense of quiet and reflection.
316 W. Highland St., Boerne, TX 78006
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 816-8470
Website: boernebenedictines.org

►ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER (A MINISTRY OF THE MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF ST. ANTHONY)
A welcoming and prayerful environment drawing people to experience the Love and Mercy of God. Located near the Quarry Market and adjacent to St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church. Available for men, women, teens and individual retreats.
Director: Sr. Mary Ann Domagalski, MSSA
100 Peter Baque Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 824-4553 / Fax: (210) 824-4554

►ST. PETER UPON THE WATER (A CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION AND FORMATION)
Open to all persons seeking spiritual direction. Offers a three-year formation program for spiritual directors, as well as ongoing formation for formed spiritual directors, and retreats for men and women.
Director: Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Boulette
234 Indian Creek Rd., Ingram, TX 78025
P.O. Box 509, Ingram, TX 78025
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 367-5959
Website: stpeteruponthewater.org

►TECABOCA: A MARIANIST CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
The Marianist Retreat Center and Camp serves schools, churches, and other organizations up to 110 people. Summer camps for boys and girls ages seven to 16 and families. Retreats for men, women, young adults and families. One private retreat house for one or two people, September-May.
Executive Director: Jose Matos
5045 Junction Hwy., Mountain Home, TX 78058
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (830) 866-3425
Website: tecaboca.com

►WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (ENGLISH), SAN ANTONIO
Worldwide Marriage encounter is the largest pro-marriage movement in the world and promotes a weekend experience for couples who want to make their good marriage even better.
Leaders: Scott and Joan Troutman
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (210) 865-2939
Website: mesanantonio.org

RETIREMENT CENTERS (NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING)

►CASA DE PADRES THE SAN ANTONIO ARCHDIOCESAN RETIREMENT CENTER FOR PRIESTS
Casa de Padres is an independent living retirement center for all archdiocesan and incardinated priests who have served the archdiocese for a period of 15 years or more. Residents must be in good mental and physical health and able to live independently. Individuals living here are listed under the “Priests” section of this directory.
Director: Tara Castro
8520 Cross Mountain Trail #100, San Antonio, TX 78255
E-mail: [email protected]

►OBLATE MADONNA RESIDENCE
A retirement community for priests and brothers of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It has a capacity of 24 outdoor rooms for independent living and 10 indoor rooms for assisted living. All residents are Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Religious Superior: Rev. Charles Banks, OMI
5722 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216 Phone: (210) 341-2350 / Fax: (210) 340-3732

►PADUA PLACE (A MINISTRY OF THE MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF ST. ANTHONY)
Padua Place is a retirement community of priests (Diocesan and Religious) and deacons who receive care based upon their individual needs. The MSSA Sisters, staff, family, friends and Friends of Padua provide support, love and care.
Director: Mary Jane Quintero
80 Peter Baque Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 826-7721 / Fax: (210) 826-7791

►THE VILLAGE AT INCARNATE WORD
Offering independent retirement and assisted living, memory care, extended nursing home care, and in-home services.
Community Relations Director: Alma Cosme
4707 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 829-7561
Website: iwretire.org

DEPARTMENT OF PASTORAL MINISTRIES

►CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM) is an archdiocesan ministry that serves all impacted by crime in the community. It offers Catholic worship, prayer and catechetical programs for the adult and youth offenders in the federal and state prisons, county jails and juvenile centers within the Archdiocese. There are 35 facilities with over 10,000 Catholic men, women and youth incarcerated. The ministry provides support to families, victims and all impacted by crime in the community. It also assists those returning to the community and their families with basic needs and spiritual direction.
Director: Deacon Adrian Cepeda
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (432) 889-3858

►MISSION AWARENESS PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Mission Awareness is dedicated to inspiring the people of the Archdiocese to participate in their baptismal calling to be Missionary Disciples. The Pontifical Mission Societies supports 1,150 mission dioceses around the world. The funds collected support communities that are in need of churches, hospitals, schools, shelter and the basic necessities.
Coordinator: Rebecca Villarreal E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (210) 734-5138