San Antonio’s Day of the Dead celebration adds 2 new events
New events are coming to San Antonio’s Day of the Dead festivities this year, offering residents and tourists two unique ways to celebrate the annual holiday and honor loved ones who have passed. Día de los Muertos is a multi-day holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America honoring family and friends who…
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Seafood bars and kitchens heat up during Lenten season, especially on Fridays
Lenten season is turning up the heat in seafood kitchens and bar across San Antonio.
Hundreds gather for ‘bittersweet’ celebration of Hanukkah on the San Antonio River Walk
The event, hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning, commemorates the sixth day of Hanukkah, a festival lasting eight nights.
San Antonians celebrate Posadas Navideñas — the Christmas story
Las Posadas is a Christmas tradition that includes reenacting the journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter before the birth of Jesus.
How a shrinking congregation plans to transform its property into a ‘neighborhood plaza’
Roca de Refugio and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church officials are looking to use their resources in new ways to help the community they serve.
Military veteran slept on a downtown bench for years. San Antonians remember his faith and set up memorial fund.
Until he got sick, Paul Holmes declined shelter from all those who offered, but he provided wit and wisdom for anyone who would listen.
Interfaith leaders encourage compassion in wake of polarizing election
Interfaith leaders asked San Antonians to “build bridges of understanding rather than erect walls of intolerance.”
San Antonio church leaders train with Harvard to serve as mental health counselors
The 12-month EMPOWER training program in San Antonio is designed to help churches aid the community amid a shortage of mental health workers.
Newly constructed memorial honors 53 migrants who died in South San Antonio
San Antonians will honor the lives of 53 migrants who died in 2022 with a permanent memorial on the city’s South Side.
San Antonio archbishop marks 150th church milestone during Holy Week
The Archdiocese of San Antonio will mark its 150th anniversary with multiple events in each local parish and an assembly.
Ramadan finds greater recognition in America’s public schools
Commentary: Amaarah DeCuir offers insights into how public schools can move toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month.
‘Pseudo parish’ under scrutiny as archbishop bans Hill Country facility’s use as retreat center
San Antonio’s archbishop says the owners of Sanctus Ranch in Pipe Creek are misrepresenting the spiritual activities there as Catholic.
Hot meals, sleeping in pews: Westside church’s cold snap response shows need for ‘resiliency network’
The success of El Templo’s temporary shelter demonstrates how city and community leaders hope to make this kind of response more commonplace.
