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Tag: The Missions

Mission San José facade before renovation. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Conservation Society.

Care of Old Spanish Missions a Citywide Calling

Robert Rivard by Robert Rivard October 19, 2014October 7, 2016

The iconic Rose Window was bathed in a soft white light, a beacon in the shadows of the centuries-old Mission San José. Nearby, hundreds of people who have dedicated themselves to the restoration and protection of the Old Spanish Missions gathered under an open-air tent to celebrate another milestone. It was only fitting, then, that […]

Mission San José with newly restored frontispiece. Photo by Carol Baass Sowa/Today's Catholic.

San Antonio Missions Get New Zoning Protections

Robert Rivard by Robert Rivard October 3, 2014January 31, 2020
Small windows allow two beams of light to illuminate the Virgin Mary's face and altar floor at 6:30 p.m. every Aug. 15 for the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at Mission Concepción. Photo courtesy of Fr. David Garcia.

Solar Illumination at Mission Concepción

Robert Rivard by Robert Rivard August 12, 2014October 7, 2016
Historic picture of the Marquee Mural on the Mission Drive-In. Image courtesy of the City of San Antonio.

Rebirth of the Mission (Drive-In Theatre) Marquee Plaza

Avatar by Brooke Ramos June 6, 2014January 31, 2020
Restored carvings on Mission San José’s frontispiece include St. Joseph, cherub and St. Francis of Assisi. Photo by Carol Baass Sowa/Today's Catholic.

San José Restoration Award is Eighth for Old Spanish Missions

Avatar by Carol Baass Sowa February 22, 2014October 7, 2016

Amid Drumbeats and Hissing Rattles, Generations Perform ‘La Danza de Matachines’ at Mission Concepción

Robert Rivard by Robert Rivard December 8, 2013October 7, 2016
Mission Conceción's facade. The bright, colorful patterns have worn off during 300 years of weather and wind erosion. Photo by Iris Dimmick.

600 ‘Matachines’ to Dance Sunday Morning at Mission Concepción

Robert Rivard by Robert Rivard December 7, 2013October 7, 2016
Kayakers on the Mission Reach. Photo by Cooksterz Littlefield.

Worldwide Photowalk Represented on San Antonio’s Mission Reach

Avatar by Cooksterz Littlefield October 6, 2013January 31, 2020
The Rose Window at Mission San José. Photo by Iris Dimmick.

The Missions: Our Southside Spiritual and Cultural Anchors

Avatar by Fr. David Garcia August 14, 2013October 7, 2016

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