Today’s Catholic

Today’s Catholic, established in 1892, is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Providing the Catholic perspective on daily life, Today’s Catholic offers parish news, commentary, faith perspectives on Scripture and Catholic social teaching, and insights from Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, and others. Catholic doctrines and teachings are presented clearly while the concerns of the Catholic laity are addressed.

Mission Statement

Today’s Catholic enhances unity and understanding among people in the Archdiocese; promotes the educational and Catechetical mission of the local and Universal Church; provides spiritual guidance on post-Vatican II directives; gives insight into Scripture passages and their application in today’s society; fosters understanding and appreciation of the multifaceted aspects of liturgy; challenges readers to adopt Christ-like ways of approaching social and moral issues; supports school, parish and diocesan activities and programs; focus attention on timely and pertinent topics affecting the lives of families, children, young adults, teenagers, and senior citizens and encourages unity within the state and national Catholic press.

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Issue Highlights

Issue Highlights

Marking the birth of Christ with mission traditions

Today's Catholic December 6, 2024

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, at St. Francis Nursing Home

Issue Highlights

Live each day as a song of thanksgiving to God

Today's Catholic December 6, 2024

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, at St. Mark the Evangelist Church

Issue Highlights

Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to coming of Jesus this Advent

Today's Catholic December 6, 2024

Personalities and Perspectives

First Mass celebrated in restored Notre Dame Cathedral

December 23, 2024

The archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, on Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated the first Mass during which the altar of the restored cathedral was consecrated following the fire that ravaged the church in April 2019.

Outspoken Calgary Bishop Emeritus Frederick Henry dies at 81

December 22, 2024

Known for his boldness in taking a stance on controversial issues, Bishop Emeritus Frederick Bernard Henry, who led the Diocese of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from 1998 to 2017, died on Dec. 3 at Calgary’s Rockyview General Hospital. He was 81.

Report states 80 priests murdered in Mexico

December 21, 2024

The Catholic Multimedia Center (CCM, by its Spanish acronym), an organization that tracks violence against members of the Church in Mexico, released a report Dec. 9 documenting that since 1990 some 80 Catholic priests have been murdered in the country.

Special Sections

Today’s Catholic produces several special sections throughout the year that reach not only our subscribers but readership beyond. This engaging content serves both advertisers and readers. This material features Catholic schools, Respect Life Month, the Black Catholic Apostolate, Lumen Gentium Award recipients, the Archbishop’s Appeal, College Guide, St. Patrick’s Day, Catholic Charities, Fiesta, Easter, OVASE, Outstanding Catholic Leaders/Educators, Mother’s Day, Financial Planning, Deacons, Summer Fun Guide, Male Jubilarians, Female Jubilarians, Back-to-School, Father’s Day, High School Graduates, Catechetical Sunday, High School Football, Grandparent’s Day, Holiday Traditions, Retreat Guide, Joy of Giving, Christmas Magazine, Religious Vocations, Magazine, World Mission Sunday, and others!

Football Magazine 2024
The Lord’s Call – Vocations Office Magazine
Black Catholic Apostolate 2020
College Guide 2020

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History

August 28, 1874: The Holy See created the Diocese of San Antonio out of a portion of the western part of the Diocese of Galveston. When Bishop Anthony Dominic Pellicer, first bishop of the Diocese of San Antonio, arrived in San Antonio at the end of 1874 he found a quiet little city of less than 13,000 people, predominately Spanish-speaking, with four parishes, San Fernando Cathedral, already 136 years old, had been rebuilt only a few years previously.

1875: Bishop Pellicer reports diocese numbers 30,000 Catholics served by 33 missionaries and one native-born priest, 41 churches, seven chapels, 44 missions, 18 schools, one seminary, one college, and one orphanage.

1885: New chancery built on Dwyer.

1926: San Antonio becomes an archdiocese and Archbishop Arthur Jerome Drossaerts becomes the first archbishop.

1941: Installation of Archbishop Robert E. Lucey becomes the city’s second archbishop. Also, San José Mission becomes a National Historic Site.

1942: “Alamo Register” becomes an official archdiocese newspaper.

1956: Bishop Stephen A. Leven consecrated auxiliary bishop.

1957: “Alamo Register” and pioneer “Southern Messenger” merge to become “Alamo Messenger.”

1972: Former “Alamo Messenger” becomes Today’s Catholic.