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Rev. Louis Zbinden, who opened his San Antonio home and church to the homeless, dies at 84
The Rev. Louis Zbinden led the First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio for more than 30 years and helped establish several organizations that helped thousands of homeless people.
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Archbishop Takes to the Skies to Announce Return of Daily Mass
San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller announced that churches can open their doors on Tuesday, May 19, for daily services.
Archbishop at Streaming Easter Mass: Roll Away the Stone From Your Own Tomb
In his Easter message on Sunday, delivered to empty pews and a handful of priests and deacons, García-Siller called on Christians to renew their faith.
Crowd Gathers for San Antonio Church’s Revival-Style Services
Though many churches are canceling worship services to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, one San Antonio church is holding its weekly events outdoors.
Streaming the Story of the Exodus: Passover Begins Online in Empty Synagogue
The Congregation Agudas Achim led the first Seder of Passover on Wednesday evening at a synagogue empty of worshippers, who instead watched online.
Coronavirus Put Limits on San Antonio’s Easter, Passover Observances
San Antonio’s Catholic churches and Jewish synagogues institute social distancing rules for upcoming Holy Week and Passover celebrations.
San Antonio Pastor Max Lucado Recasts Christmas Story as Immigration Allegory
Oak Hills Church pastor and author Max Lucado doesn’t want to preach about politics – immigration is a spiritual and moral issue, he said.
Businessman Bill Greehey Promotes ‘Servant Leadership’ Through $1M Gift to St. Mary’s
Bill Greehey has donated $1 million to the St. Mary’s University school of business.
New Alamo City Street Choir Lets Homeless Raise Voices in Song While Aiding Damaged Church
The new Alamo City Street Choir will perform in a Dec. 8 “Shelter in a Song” fundraiser at Travis Park Church.
Incarnate Word Nun Gets Bountiful Gift from Irish Government on Her 100th Birthday
On her 100th birthday, Sister Mary Eustace Farrell received a visit from Ireland’s consul general, a personal letter from the president, and about $2,800.
Last Chance Ministries Serves Up Thanksgiving Meal on the West Side
Last Chance Ministries hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for San Antonio residents Saturday with the goal of bringing community and gratitude to the West Side.
Interfaith San Antonio Alliance, Mayor Sign Proclamation to Address Affordable Housing
Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined more than a dozen religious leaders Friday in signing a proclamation to reaffirm the Interfaith San Antonio Alliance’s mission to improve the availability of affordable housing.
St. Paul United Methodist Church Fundraising for Restoration of 80-Year-Old Organ
St. Paul United Methodist Church celebrated its pipe organ’s 80th birthday this year. Now the church is trying to raise $80,000 to give the instrument new life.
